In this 11-minute video, I sit down with Miguel, a proud member of the Nahua people, who introduces himself and shares his rich cultural heritage. The Nahua language is the most common indigenous language spoken by native Mexican people, and Miguel provides an insightful look into this linguistic and cultural […]
In this 52-minute interview, I sit down with Mel Brooks, an elder in the Talowa Dee-ni’ Nation, born in Requa at the mouth of the Klamath River. Mel shares his personal experiences growing up in Indian boarding schools, institutions where the U.S. government forced assimilation on Native children, stripping away […]
In this hour-long episode of Drum Circle News, join me, Dylan Aubrey, and special guest Sal Melgoza as we delve into the profound challenges facing many Native people today. We explore the cultural disconnect experienced by those raised outside of their traditional heritage and the critical role of our elders […]
In this powerful 15-minute episode of Drum Circle News, Dylan Aubrey and Sean Milanovich, an elder from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, delve into the specific damage inflicted on the Cahuilla people by the Catholic Church and Father Serra. They explore the historical trauma and the enduring impact […]
In this impactful 15-minute episode of Drum Circle News, Dylan Aubrey sits down with Sean Milanovich, an elder from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, to discuss crucial issues surrounding decolonization and healing for Native families. Dylan asks Sean what advice he would give to Native families struggling with […]
In this informative 11-minute episode of Drum Circle News, Dylan Aubrey and Sean Milanovich dive into the complex topic of tribe enrollment requirements. They explore the racist history behind these stipulations and discuss the significant challenges faced by individuals trying to enroll in their respective tribes. Sean and Dylan analyze […]
In this compelling 9-minute episode of Drum Circle News, Dylan Aubrey interviews Antonio Carrasco about his father, Antonio Carrasco Sr., an esteemed indigenous rights activist whose impactful work is studied in Native Studies college courses. Antonio shares the incredible legacy of his father, detailing his relentless boots-on-the-ground activism that championed […]
In this powerful 8-minute episode of Drum Circle News, Dylan Aubrey and Antonio Carrasco dive into the complex history of Texas Mexican natives and the reasons why many identified as Mexican rather than Native American. They discuss the brutal massacres committed by the Texas Rangers against these communities and the […]
In this 55-minute interview, Dylan Aubrey sits down with Miguel Angel, a cultural and spiritual leader of the Nahua people. The Nahua are indigenous people of central Mexico, with a rich history and a language that has been spoken for over 1,500 years. Miguel, who holds a master’s degree in […]
In this 11-minute interview, I sit down with Miguel to discuss the 300-year process of colonizing what is now Mexico, which was once part of the Spanish Empire. Miguel explains how the Spanish, after colonizing Mexico, attempted to expand northward into Texas, where they faced strong resistance from the Comanche […]
