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Hoporenkv Native American Podcast

162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Wisdom is the next step in gaining knowledge. And with that, the Native Learning Center has created the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast. Hoporenkv (Hopo-thlee-in-ka) is the Creek word for “wisdom”. Hoporenkv Native American Podcast is the audio podcast from the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center to provide short and focused information on various Tribal housing and community development topics and subject matter related to Tribal housing and NAHASDA in shorter formats than our typical weekly webinars. Make sure to visit the NLC website to learn more about the upcoming Hoporenkv Native American Podcast.

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Meet Native American Bank: Creating Economic Independence, Development, and Sustainability

July 03, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Release Date: 07.03.2024 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “Meet Native American Bank: Creating Economic Independence, Development, and Sustainability” Special Guest: Veronica Lane (Navajo) Vice President, Marketing Director Native American Bank, N.A Episode Description: Join us as we sit down with Veronica Lane, Member of the Navajo Nation and Vice President and Marketing Director of Native American Bank, N.A. Veronica shares the serendipitous story of how she went from w...

Seminole Adults on Climate Change

June 20, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “In Honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day: Seminole Adults on Climate Change” Special Guests: Krystle Bowers (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Wilson Bowers (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Courtney Osceola (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Episode Description: This episode features a powerful conversation between three adult members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Our guests will share their unique perspectives on how a warming planet is impacting ...

Get Your Hands Dirty: Dig into Gardening for National Gardening Week

June 05, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “Get Your Hands Dirty: Dig into Gardening for National Gardening Week” Special Guest: Krystle Bowers (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Climate Resiliency Policy Coordinator Environmental Protection Office Seminole Tribe of Florida Episode Description: Join us as we celebrate National Gardening Week with a Native American perspective! We'll show you how to cultivate a thriving garden while honoring the land that sustains us all. We sit down with ...

Made By Justine O: A Seminole Woman's Small Business Journey

May 29, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Release Date: 05.29.2024 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: In honor of National Small Business Month- “Made By Justine O: A Seminole Woman's Small Business Journey” Special Guest: Justine Osceola (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Owner: Made By Justine O Episode Description: This week on the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast, we're thrilled to chat with Justine Osceola, a powerhouse entrepreneur and proud member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Justine isn't just any business owner; she's...

She Breaks Barriers: Indigenous Women in the Business of Tech, Defense, and Logistics

May 22, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Release Date: 05.22.2024 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: In honor of National Small Business Month- “She Breaks Barriers: Indigenous Women in the Business of Tech, Defense, and Logistics” Special Guests: Louisa Brown, CEO (Enrolled member of the Comanche Nation) Natuv, Inc. Board Chair of Directors Natuv Way Foundation Sonya Nevaquaya (Comanche/Choctaw/Chickasaw) Tribal Liaison Representative Natuv, Inc. Episode Description: On this week’s episode, we sit down for...

Healing Our Circles: Mental Health First Aid for Indigenous Youth

May 08, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month- “Healing Our Circles: Mental Health First Aid for Indigenous Youth” Special Guest: Cortney Yarholar, LMSW (Mvskoke Creek, Sac & Fox, Otoe, Pawnee) CEO of Evergreen Training & Development, LLC Episode Description: Our ancestors spoke of balance and connection to the spirit world for overall well-being. But today's youth face unique challenges that can disrupt that harmony. In this episode of the Hopore...

In Honor of International Financial Independence Awareness Day: Building a Strong Financial Future for Your Family and Tribal Community

April 25, 2024 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Release Date: 04.25.2024 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “In Honor of International Financial Independence Awareness Day: Building a Strong Financial Future for Your Family and Tribal Community” Special Guest: Chantay Moore, MBA (Navajo / African American) Director Native American Financial Literacy Services Investment Advisor Representative Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. This episode, we're joined by certified financial educator, Chantay Moore, who brings 15 ye...

A Day in the Life of a Resident Services Department

January 17, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Release Date: 01.17.2024 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “A Day in the Life of a Resident Services Department” Special Guests: • Christine De Los Santos, Resident Services Manager Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority • Montana Wise, Resident Services Specialist Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority • Maddi Ferranti, Resident Services Specialist Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority Episode Description: Come sit with us and hear the heart and soul of housing....

An Update on the Exciting Things Happening with the Youth Police Initiative

January 03, 2024 19:40 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Release Date: 01.03.2024 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “An Update on the Exciting Things Happening with the Youth Police Initiative” Special Guests: Jay Paris Director of Prevention & Early Prevention Programs North American Family Institute Special Projects Youth Police Initiative Julie Barrot De Brito Director of Operations Youth Police Initiative Episode Description: Tune in for an update on the future of community policing with the Youth Police Initiative! ...

Priority Telecommunication Services for Indian Country: How CISA Emphasizes Protecting Your Communities

December 20, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Release Date: 12.20.2023 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “Priority Telecommunication Services for Indian Country: How CISA Emphasizes Protecting Your Communities” Special Guests: • Larry Clutts, Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative (PAR) for the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Emergency Communications, for FEMA Regions 6 and 8 • Cathy Orcutt, Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representative (PAR) for the Department of Homeland Security, Cybe...

How to Avoid Scams and Stay Safe Online

December 06, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “How to Avoid Scams and Stay Safe Online” Guest Speaker: Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education Specialist Division of Consumer and Business Education Federal Trade Commission Episode Description: We hear about various online scams going around, but we don’t often look into the dangers of them until the scamming happens to us or someone we know. In today's episode, we delve into a critical issue affecting Native American communities: the rise of online sca...

Young Native Leaders on Climate Change

November 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “Young Native Leaders on Climate Change” Guests: Seminole Tribe of Florida H.E.R.O.: Krystle Bowers (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Cody Motlow (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Featuring: Billie Cypress (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Durante Blais-Billie (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Helesi Two Shoes (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Episode Description: In this compelling episode of the Hoporenkv podcast, we join a group of young Native American women from the Semino...

Hoporenkv on the Holidays: A Merry Holiday Season Public Safety Announcement

November 20, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Guest Speaker: William Latchford, President  Native Peacekeeper Consulting Group Co-Director FSU College of Criminology & Criminal Justice Native American Crime and Justice Research & Policy Institute  Episode Description: Since we are moving full steam ahead into the Holiday Season, we sat down with William Latchford, President of the Native Peacekeeper Consulting Group and newly appointed Co-Director of the FSU College of Criminology and Criminal Justice Native American Crime and J...

A Development to Solve Chicago's Native Housing Problem

November 08, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Link(s) to Include with Episode: https://visionaryventuresnfp.com/ https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/affordable-housing-native-americans-irving-park/ https://chicagoyimby.com/2023/08/affordable-development-proposed-for-2907-w-irving-park-road-in-irving-park.html https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/12/10/irving-park-will-be-home-to-the-citys-first-affordable-housing-for-native-americans/   Speaker Bio: Has over 30 years of experience in management, training, administration and develop...

Hoporenkv on Halloween: A Holiday Public Safety Announcement

October 31, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Guest Speaker: William Latchford, President Native Peacekeeper Consulting Group  Co-Director  FSU College of Criminology & Criminal Justice Native American Crime and Justice Research & Policy Institute   William R. Latchford President Native Peacekeeper Consulting Group, LLC. A Native Woman-Owned Public Safety Consulting Firm Retired Executive Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police for the Seminole Tribe of Florida Co-Director of Florida State University College of Criminology ...

HeritageOne: A Solution for Financing Homes in Indian Country

October 25, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Episode Description: Listen in this week to the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast as our hosts learn about a new home financing program that was developed by Freddie Mac specifically for Native Americans: HeritageOne. Catherine Houlihan, Manager of Single-Family Specialized Loan Products at Freddie Mac, connects with Ouista Atkins and Brooke Warrington, the Training and Development Coordinator and Specialist respectively, of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center to answer q...

A Conversation About Native Well-Being

October 10, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

In honor of World Mental Health Day, the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast is putting out a special episode featuring Priest Martinez, Chair and Co-Founder of Mending Indigenous Spirits as well as Empowerment and Supportive Services Manager of Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority. Priest joins Ouista Atkins and Brooke Warrington, the Training and Development Coordinator and Specialist respectively, of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center, in what unfolds as a profound c...

Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: "You Can be a Climate H.E.R.O., Too!”

September 27, 2023 21:05 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Join us this week as we connect with Jill Horwitz, Krystle Young Bowers, and Cody Motlow of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Heritage and Environmental Resources Office (aka H.E.R.O.). These ladies have a passion for protecting the environment that leaps right off the recording! Better yet, they share their wisdom with our hosts on how all of us living in Indian Country can hone our day-to-day practices to be more geared towards climate resiliency. Grab your headphones and buckle up because t...

How To Avoid Scams and Stay Safe

September 13, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Links: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams https://ReportFraud.ftc.gov https://www.IdentityTheft.gov/ https://www.ftc.gov/data    

Pushing the (Housing) Envelope with The Pascua Yaqui Tribe

August 30, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Guest Speaker: Rolando Jaimez (Pascua Yaqui) Deputy Director of Housing Pascua Yaqui Tribe Division  Episode Description: Are you currently planning or plan to further develop the housing for your Tribe in Indian Country? Rolando Jaimez (Pascua Yaqui), Deputy Director of Housing Pascua Yaqui Tribe, sits down with Ouista Atkins and Brooke Warrington, Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center’s Training and Development Coordinator and Training and Development Specialist, to talk hous...

Coming Full Circle: From Construction Program Specialist to Tribal Housing Grants Analyst

August 16, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Get inspired with us today as Moriah McGill takes our hosts “full circle” with her career path in Tribal Housing! Ouista Atkins and Brooke Warrington, Training and Development Coordinator and Specialist respectively, of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center are joined by Moriah McGill, Grants Analyst of the Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority. Moriah gets deep with our hosts as she shares the story of how her career in Indian Housing developed from her early days as Rec...

Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Energy Project Case Study

August 02, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Join Ouista Atkins and Brooke Warrington, Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center’s Training and Development Coordinator and Training and Development Specialist, as they sit down with the STOF’s own Tribal Community Planning & Development Assistant Director, Harvey Rambarath. Harvey gets into detail on the forming of the Renewable Energy Committee, use of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), his experience with finding optimal locations for solar panels on different project sit...

Dream Big, Do Bigger

June 21, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Do you find yourself dreaming of a better future for yourself, but you aren’t sure how to get there? Do you have goals, but you aren’t clear on how to achieve them? Do you wish you had the expertise to create a plan for turning your dreams into a reality? For answers to these questions and more, join us for today’s episode of the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast, “Dream Big, Do Bigger,” where we are joined by Michele Meza, two-time international bestselling Author, Speaker, Certified Mindset...

A Day in the Life of a Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Coordinator

June 14, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Learn about the role of a Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Coordinator in today’s episode featuring Nikia Huitt, a ROSS Coordinator working with the Chico Rancheria Housing Corporation in Northern California. Nikia joins our Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Native Learning Center, Ouista Atkins, to discuss the goals of the ROSS program along with the services and resources that are provided through Nikia’s role. She will share how Tribes...

How to Create Generational Wealth For You and Your Family

May 31, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

- Do you want to know more about how to create generational wealth for you and your family? In today’s episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center, and Michele Meza, Two time international bestselling author speaker Certified Mindset Coach, Marketing Strategist, and CEO Luksi Coaching & Consulting, LLC, as we discuss the most requested questions during Michele’s webinar How to Create Generational Wealth For Y...

Wills and Trust 101: Planning For The Future

May 24, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Do you want to know more about wills and trusts to help better plan for your future? In today’s episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center, and Michele Meza, Two time international bestselling author speaker Certified Mindset Coach, Marketing Strategist, and CEO Luksi Coaching & Consulting, LLC, as we discuss the most requested questions during Michele’s webinar Wills and Trust 101: Planning For The Future. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Job Scams and other Bogus Business Opportunities

May 17, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

ftc.gov/JobScams  https://www.IdentityTheft.gov/ https://www.ftc.gov/data

Digital Inclusion Efforts in Native Communities

May 10, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

How can Native American communities includes access to reliable, affordable internet in Indian Country? In today’s episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center, Davida Delmar, Digital Inclusion Manager for AMERIND Critical Infrastructure, as we discuss bridging the “Digital Divide” in Indian Country which includes access to reliable, affordable internet. Also, we’ll discuss how essential it is for Native Ameri...

Cybersecurity for Small Business and How to Avoid Scams

May 03, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

Speaker: Lesley Fair, Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, Federal Trade Commission

New Resources to Help Native American Communities Spot and Avoid Scams

April 12, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

New Resources to Help Native American Communities Spot and Avoid Scams

Tribes Oral Health Program

April 05, 2023 16:05 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Tribes Oral Health Program

Federal Trade Commission Top Scams of 2022

March 22, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

What are scammers up to these days? Every day, people just like you tell the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) what they’ve spotted, and maybe even lost money to. Then, every year, the FTC rolls up all those millions of reports about fraud, scams, and bad business practices to tell the story: What are scammers up to these days? In today’s episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center, and Maria Mayo, Associate Di...

What's the buzz in Sustainability in Indian Country

March 15, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

How does the concept of sustainability really effect Native American communities and benefit Tribal communities? In today’s episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center, and Tahda Ahtone, Esq. Founder/President of JackRabbit Development LLC, as we discuss how the develop sustainable projects from economics and feasibility studies to building and housing design can affect those in Native American and indigenou...

Starting a Boys and Girls Club of America with Federal Funds

March 08, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Did you know that the Boys and Girls Club of America was started with Federal Funds? In today’s episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center with Carla Knapp, National Vice President, Native Services, BGCA and Jacquie Van Huss, Director of Strategic Growth, Native Services, BGCA, as we discuss topics such as HUD CDBG Memorandum Boys and Girls Club eligibility for CDBG Funding; Eligible youth activities for re...

CISA Tribal Emergency Communications Program

March 01, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Did you know the Tribal Emergency Communications Partnership’s Program (TECP) supports the emergency information domain within tribes and advocates for equal access to emergency communications programs and services? In today’s episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center and Tribal Emergency Communications Partnership’s Program (TECP) Managers Jessica Kaputa and Laura Goudreau, as we discuss how the TECP prov...

Youth and Police Initiative

February 22, 2023 18:20 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

How does a strong Native youth and police relationships benefit Tribal communities? In today’s episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center, Dave Smith, Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) National Director and Julie Barrot De Brito, YPI Director of Operations, as we discuss how the Youth and Police Initiative builds trust and breakdown stereotypes between youth and police. Also, we’ll discuss outcomes and how ...

What To Know About Payday Loans, Cash Advances, Car Title Loans, And Managing Debt

January 12, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Want more knowledge about payday loans, cash advances, car title loans, and managing debt? In today’s episode join Ouista Atkins the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center as well as Lisa Rothfarb- Attorney in the Division of Financial Practices for the Federal Trade Commission to prevent the innocence from encountering fraud. On this episode Lisa Rothfarb discuss issues the FTC sees in our area regarding scammers tactics that can take...

Indigenous Impact: The Power of Indigenous Business

January 11, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Indigenous Impact:  The Power of Indigenous Business

Birds Eye Overview Of Paying For Assessment, Cleanup & Redevelopment

December 14, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Birds Eye Overview Of Paying For Assessment, Cleanup & Redevelopment

What’s On Second: Site Characterization II

December 07, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

What’s On Second: Site Characterization II 

Site Characterization

December 05, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Site Characterization

Brownfields Planning For Community Resilience

November 30, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Brownfields Planning For Community Resilience

Site Identification and Inventory

November 28, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Site Identification and Inventory

How To Spot, Avoid, And Report Phone Scams

November 23, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Join Ouista Atkins the Training and Development Coordinator from the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center as well as have Rosario Mendez, Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Kira Krown, Consumer Education Specialist, Division of Consumer and Business Education, Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this podcast episode, you will learn about Rosario and Kira’s expertise on how people lose a lot of money to phone scams, sometime...

How To Spot And Avoid Bogus Money Making Opportunities

November 16, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

How To Spot And Avoid Bogus Money Making Opportunities

Scammers Target Everyone. Learn How To Spot Their Tactics And Avoid Their Traps

November 09, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Scammers Target Everyone. Learn How To Spot Their Tactics And Avoid Their Traps

Data and Planning within Brownfields Part 2

September 21, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Data and Planning within Brownfields 

Intro to Data within Brownfields

September 07, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Intro to Data within Brownfields

Coffee Tea NLC August 2022

September 01, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Coffee Tea NLC August 2022

Brownfields Programs in Tribal Communities

August 17, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Brownfields Programs in Tribal Communities