Split Decision - Audio Story By Chad Valdez
Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer currently residing in Denver, CO, and working as a bookseller. He holds a Master's degree in Fine Arts in Fiction with a minor in Native American studies from New Mexico State University where he was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. He has taught undergraduate courses in English and Creative Writing where he was able to share his love of Indigenous storytelling and understanding of epistemology. His writing has appeared in Windward Review, CBR.com among other outlets. This is Chads audio story called 'Split Decision'.
The Impact Of Covid - 19 On The Navajo Nation - A discussion with Janene Yazzie
In this program, Indigenous rights radio producer Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan,South Africa) speaks to Janene Yazzie (Navajo, USA) Sustainable Development Coordinator at International Indian Treaty Council, about the impact that COVID-19 has on the Navajo people.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris
Interviewee Janene Yazzie
Music
"Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission.
Professor Michael Yellowbird On Physical, Mental And Spiritual Health
Cultural Survivals Indigenous Rights Radio got in touch with Professor Michael Yellowbird via Skype in July 2020 after hearing about how indigenous peoples in Brazil and indeed other places in the world, are struggling to come to terms with the less obvious effects of COVID-19.
Interview Julian Kunnie on Food Sovereignty
Julian Kunnie connects food soverignty to the spiritual and reflects on how disconected we are today from where our food comes from.
Jovenes Indigenas y Suicidio
Jovenes Indigengas sufren disproporcionadamente de suicido. Aunque las razones del suicidio juvenil son complejas y difíciles de definir, la interferencia con las estructuras sociales y su destrucción han causado tensiones a lo largo de las subsiguientes generaciones y contribuyen notablemente a provocar actitudes suicidas. Escuchamos de lideres Indigenas contar sobre este problema como el tema oficial del session del Foro Permanente Para Cuestiones Indigenas, en el cede de Las Naciones Unidas, Nueva York, Abril 2015.
WCIP_Tewa 13. Heh-leh-ee-yun-ee-vee-we-neh-hah-wen-nah.
Every indigenous child has the right to enjoy his or her own culture, practice his or her religion, and use his or her language.
This series of 24 PSAs in the Native American language Tewa, is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. Translated from English, the PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourages action.