Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2416926/open_sms) With the prospect of a second Trump administration looming, Native Americans face an urgent need to mobilize and assert their political voice. In this episode, we’re joined by Gwen Carr, a seasoned Democratic political strategist, to discuss the critical work tribal nations and Native communities […]
In this episode of Native Bidaské, Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online, sits down with Robert Maxim, a tribal citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and a fellow at Brookings, to unpack the recently released Brookings Report on Indian Boarding Schools. Published on Thursday, November 21, 2024, the report […]
In this powerful episode of Native Bidaské, Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online, sits down with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), the first Native American to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet. Together, they explore her historic journey, transformative leadership, and vision for the future of […]
In this powerful episode of Native Bidaské, Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online, sits down with Sharon Vogel of the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition and veteran advocate Dean Dauphinais to discuss expanding homeownership opportunities for Native American veterans. Hear about recent legislative changes to the VA’s Native American […]
Join Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online, as he sits down with John Echohawk, Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund, for a powerful discussion marking the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act which falls on Saturday, January 4, 2025. This landmark Act, signed […]
Don’t miss this special episode of Native Bidaské! Join Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online, as he interviews Dr. Aaron Payment, a tribal council member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe with decades of leadership in tribal and national roles. The discussion centers on the 50th anniversary of the […]
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2416926/open_sms) OJ Semans Sr. (Sicangu Oyate) joins the show to discuss how President Biden can act to reverse the Medal of Honor awards for the U.S. Cavalry that killed hundreds of Lakota people at Wounded Knee in 1890. This episode highlights the efforts to have the […]
Join Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online, as he sits down with Sarah Eagle Heart (Oglála Lakota). The winter season is when Native communities traditionally come together to share stories and pass down their cultural heritage. This week, we have a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of […]
In this powerful episode of Native Bidaské, Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online, sits down with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), the first Native American to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet. Together, they explore her historic journey, transformative leadership, and vision for the future of […]
Join Levi Rickert, Editor, and Elyse Wild, Senior Health Reporter, of Native News Online for a crucial discussion on the devastating toll of the opioid epidemic in tribal nations. This insightful interview, featuring special guest Philomena Kebec, will address myths surrounding genetic predisposition and the critical need for culturally centered […]
