Jul 16-20: Native America Calling schedule

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Monday, July 16, 2007 - Native in the Spotlight: Loriene Roy:
The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library organization in the world. Recently, Loriene Roy of the White Earth Ojibwe Reservation in Minnesota was elected as President of the ALA. This marks the first time that an American Indian will hold this prestigious position. But what kind of impact can this unprecedented move have on tribal library systems? Can a Native president of the "voice of America 's libraries" help to raise the literacy rates among Native people?

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - Mixing the Martial Arts:
For some Natives the art of self-defense from the Far East has created a fiery passion and a profession. As more Natives step into the ultimate fighting ring how much commitment does it take to make a mark on martial arts as a Native? What does it mean to Native communities to see a Native fighter take on the challenge of mixed martial arts fights? Guests include Waachiim Spirit Wolf, a Navajo and Yaqui Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and Stonehorse Lone Goeman, a Six Nations Martial Arts Trainer and World Class Muay Thai Champion.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - The Fire to Survive:
Every summer fires rage across America . While some fires may be set due to forces of nature , other fires are ignited by the hands of humans. Sometimes it is in the form of controlled burns and other times there have been instances where people were creating an opportunity to work. Despite the reason for starting fires , how are those in the path of the fire affected? Is there ever a good reason to purposefully set a fire? How do intentionally set fires play a role in Native tradition? Guests TBA.

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - The Myth of Tribal Casinos: According to the Native American Rights Fund , there is a growing belief in the U.S. that all Indians have struck it rich with the establishment of Indian casinos. Yet, unemployment among adult Indians is about three times the national average and Native Americans remain America 's poorest people. Of the more than 560 Indian nations, only 224 are involved in gaming. What are the misconceptions and myths that exist today about tribal casinos? How and why should Native people try to dispel them? Guests include NARF's Director of Development Don Ragona, who is Oglala and Mattinecock.

Friday, July 20, 2007 - Child Obesity:
Childhood obesity is a condition that has overwhelmed the health and health providers of many Native communities. Children are weighing in at alarmingly high rates in most tribal nations. Many health professionals have linked childhood obesity to diabetes and other health problems. How are Native communities battling this epidemic among youth? What are the long-range repercussions to youth who spend their childhood overweight? What are the social concerns that are linked to this condition? Guests TBA.

 

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