Native Voices

Episode Four – The Soul of Subsistence, part two, from the Auntie’s Perspective:  Gathering Aunties perspective of subsistence, what it means for Indigenous people, with Guests who describe the knowledge and skill it takes to produce food, art and clothing drawn from nature, as well as the joy, sense of belonging, and feeling of plenty that comes with sharing food with extended family and communit...

Episode Three – The Soul of Subsistence, part one, from the Uncle’s perspective Description: Gathering an Uncles perspective of subsistence, what it means for Indigenous people, with songs and stories of ‘super-hunters’, seal-boys, and various food-specific subsistence activities in today’s climate as urban living becomes the norm. Guests: Roy Ashenfelter, Ossie Kairaiuak  Recording Date: Dec. 10,...

Episode Two –  Tribal Sovereignty in Alaska Description: Discussions of what tribes in Alaska are, how they govern, and how Alaska’s unique policies like the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) have shifted land sovereignty for Alaskan tribes. Host: Hannan Bissett Guests: Aaron Leggett, Harriet Brouillette Recording Date: Sept. 12, 2025  Themes: • Indigenous land stewardship (past/present/...

Episode One – The ABC’s of Native Organizations Description: Roles of Native Organizations like Native Corporations, Regional Corporations, and Tribes.  Guests: Nicole Borromeo, Michelle Demmert, & Gerad Godfrey Recording Date: August 15th, 2025 This Episode and project is supported by a grant from The CIRI Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views...