Native Opinion an American Indian Perspective
455 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsNative Opinion is a unique Indigenous culture education Radio show & podcast from an American Indian perspective on current affairs. The Hosts of this show are Michael Kickingbear, an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot tribal nation of Connecticut and David GreyOwl, of the Echoda Eastern Band of Cherokee nation of Alabama. Together they present Indigenous views on American history, politics, the environment, and culture. This show is open to all people, and its main focus is to provide education and insight about all things Native American. Sensitive subjects are explored such as American immigration policy, The United States political system. racism in America, plus a whole lot more. Subscribe to the show and receive it each week on your favorite mobile device!
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Episodes
Episode 429 "Love For Lahaina"
October 17, 2023 04:36 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIn this episode of Native Opinion, we do a deep dive into the fires which eliminated the town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii. From the loss of life, to greedy venture capitalists looking to acquire more land from the Kanaka Hawaiian people who have already lost so much. We also look at the politics involved, and try to bring a perspective that was never shared by Main Stream news media outlets who only sought to elevate Kanaka loss and assess blame. *WARNING* This is a very emotional episode. T...
Episode 428 “Protecting Our Children’s Indigenous Identity…”
July 05, 2023 00:47 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBIn this Episode: The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, or “NAGPRA” Provides for the ownership or control of Native American cultural items (human remains and objects) excavated or discovered on Federal or tribal lands back to Federally recognized tribes. Among several aspects of the act, it directs Federal agencies and museums with possession or control over holdings or collections of Native American human remains and funerary objects to inventory them, identify their ...
Episode 427 "Didn't We Already Know That?"
May 13, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBFirst, there was an acknowledgement by the Catholic Church about sins it committed against Indigenous people dating back to the 13th century. Then, in July of 2022, a mere Two Thousand, Thirty Four years since the church blessed and approved the genocide of Indigenous people to colonize North American continent and beyond, Pope Francis, who represents the entire Catholic church, issued an apology (sort of) to first nations indigenous peoples on Canadian soil. Now, in 2023, the Church Pre...
Episode 426 "Indian Country or One America?"
March 31, 2023 16:52 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe question of whether Indian Country and the United States should be viewed as separate entities or as one unified country has been a topic of debate for decades. Given the history of colonization, genocide, and ongoing oppression faced by Indigenous peoples in the United States, tribes have argued that they should be recognized as true sovereign nations, separate and distinct from the U.S. On the other hand, some argue that the idea of a "united" America is paramount and that recognizing...
Episode 423 “A False Perceived Threat.”
March 07, 2023 15:46 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAre Non-Natives still that afraid of Native people? Non-Native people still do all they can to destroy Native cultures and ways of life.
Episode: 425 "Depravity."
February 11, 2023 15:30 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB"A corrupt act or practice."
Episode 424 "Whose Water is it Anyway?"
February 10, 2023 02:20 - 18 minutes - 25 MBThe theft is appaling.
Episode 422 "Are They Really Afraid?"
January 27, 2023 05:12 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB"We have seen bans on education and bans on the truth before. It never ends well."
WEDNESDAY EDITION Episode 421 "Hate Fueled Misery."
January 04, 2023 15:30 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB"The misery inflicted on people of color because of hatred has to end. Tribes in the West are trapped, locked in during a deadly storm because of no infrastructure, (roads), problems created by hatred. People dumped on streets during the coldest Christmas night in DC history, because of hate. Accountability has to take place."
EPISODE 420 "It's Anybody's Guess"
January 01, 2023 15:30 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MB"As we approach 2023 it is anybody’s guess how this nation ends up. With the midterms out of the way, the Republican Party already has their new version of Trump in Representative-Elect Santos. He ran his entire campaign on a lie, and of course, there are right wing voters who are embracing him, and to be fair, some who want him gone."
Episode 419 “Have yourself a Merry NATIVE Christmas.”
December 25, 2022 01:29 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThis podcast is sponsored by The Mohegan Trading Post, selling Native American fine art, apparel, indigenous based foods, and craft supplies. Episode Description: Another "Christmas" holiday is here. How do you celebrate? How do Native People Celebrate? In this episode, we explore this question just a bit... Also, Climate change is contributing to severe droughts in the lower 48 states, but Glacial thaws in the state of Alaska has created large swaths of land once covered in ice and sn...
Wed Edition Episode 418 "Are You Kidding Me??
December 14, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBThe lie about equality and equal rights is just that. They are just that, lies. When laws have to be created to create “equal rights and protections”, then there was never any intent to provide “equal rights and protections” for everyone without it being forced.
episode 417 "A National Day of Mourning"
November 25, 2022 06:19 - 1 hour - 67 MBAmericans celebrate a holiday they call Thanksgiving. It is a time where they share food and time with families, watch commercialized parades on TV, and then (some) finish their day by watching a professional football game. For indigenous people whose traditional territories are encroached upon each and every day, "Thanksgiving" is actually a day of Mourning. In this episode of Native Opinion, we take our listeners to the National Day of Mourning event hosted by the United American Indians...
Episode 415 "Political Rats Are Running"
November 19, 2022 18:15 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIt has always been said that rats will desert a sinking ship. Well, the nation is getting a good look at who the rats are and what ship is sinking. Native people have always been dragged on board sinking ships by the rats with no lifelines for Native people when things go wrong. Now, we are refusing to allow ourselves to be subjected.
WED EDITION EPISODE "Is There A Difference?"
November 17, 2022 02:54 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB"The question that begs to be asked is. Why?"
BONUS EPISODE: "Native Opinion Friday Night. What Will They Think of Next!!!?"
October 29, 2022 01:25 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB"Desperation will give way to crazy antics. The Republican party is full of antics and will pull out all the stops to see which version of crazy will top the next. What will they think of next!!!?"
Episode: 414 “Is There Really a Direction?”
October 28, 2022 02:49 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIs the climate agenda all talk and not enough action? With storms becoming more intense and people suffering from the ravages, is there really a direction? We look at some of the tragic effects of hurricane Ian, Fiona, and Maria with critical thought surrounding how the United States is reacting to Climate Change.
EPISODE 413 "It was Taken for Granted and Then There was None."
October 13, 2022 01:56 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB"For decades, water was viewed as an infinite resource. Native people knew better, and water was a living relative we respected and cared for."
Episode 412 "Will the Old Myth Ever Die?"
September 20, 2022 05:16 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBThere has been an old belief among many voters for decades, generations, that old white men know what’s best for the nation and are the best choices to keep them in public office as lawmakers. That old myth could not be more wrong, and the myth needs to die.
Episode 411 "Get The 411"
September 06, 2022 18:13 - 2 hours - 111 MBEveryday, there is so much information out there available for those who want to find it, but how much of that information is really reliable?
Episode 410: “Is it Too Late to Save the Planet?”
August 22, 2022 13:07 - 2 hours - 136 MBThe destruction of flora and fauna because of the lack of concern for the planet cannot be calculated at this point. Because of the quest for as much money that can be made at the expense of Mother Earth, many indigenous peoples are experiencing the damages first-hand. Threats to livelihoods and homes have left many asking the question; is it too late to save the planet?
Episode 409 "When Will It Stop?"
August 18, 2022 16:42 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBAll it takes is one match to destroy an entire forest. We are that forest, and the ideologies of those who want us gone are the match.
Episode: 408 “In God We Trust”
August 04, 2022 23:49 - 2 hours - 113 MBWARNING! THIS EPISODE IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR SMALL CHILDREN! In this episode of Native Opinion, we provide our deconstruction of Pope Francis visit to Cree territory in Canada, and the apology he provided to the victims of residential schools under the direction of the Catholic Church and the Canadian federal government. Was his apology enough? How was it received? Does Indian country accept it? We provide our perspectives. Also, what is the United States PACT Act? Why did 41 republicans ...
Episode 407 "The Fight Has Just Begun."
July 13, 2022 12:15 - 2 hours - 117 MBTo kick people when they are at their lowest is a form of abuse that will not go unchallenged. To hoodwink a populace with damaging, flagrant deeds, will not go unanswered.
Episode 406 "Water... the under valued, unappreciated precious resource."
June 27, 2022 04:20 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBClimate Change causes droughts, with lake levels at an all-time low. In the United States, water is called a "resource," no different than some other capitalistic commodity. In this episode, we look at the challenges water faces, and what the effects of climate change are doing to it. We also discuss the misunderstood term "sustainability." We ask a specific question: "Does the United States really care about water?"
Episode 405 "Will They or Won't They?"
June 22, 2022 02:27 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBNavigating the political atmosphere at the national level right now with so many important issues that need to be addressed. In this episode, we focus on two. Saving lives and saving democracy. Both require levels of leadership that are questionable if it actually exists in Washington DC. The need for severe change is real, with decisions that require real consequences. We need people to have the courage to make the right solid decisions. But will they, or won't they?
Episode: 404 “They Will Try to get Rid of Us any Way They Can.”
June 08, 2022 02:47 - 2 hours - 137 MBThe attempts, the successes, the lies, and the coverups. We are still here despite their attempts. In our main segment, we have a very serious discussion about gun violence in the United States. Who has failed the children and teachers who are the innocent victims? Who Is responsible? The Gun Manufacturers? Or the politicians who fail to implement meaningful, responsible, and restrictive gun legislation? Our answers may surprise you.
Episode 403 "We Have Answers and Solutions Gained Through Experience."
May 25, 2022 16:17 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAmerica calls it a "Natural Resource”, but water is more than that. Much more. Yet the need and desire of state and federal governments to control access is often a detriment to indigenous People. Is this episode we examine some of these problems. We look at how the effects of man-made climate change is depleting available water, and why water rights arguments from political opponents are challenging some tribes.
Episode: 402 “What Does it all Mean? It’s Anybody’s Guess.”
May 16, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBIt is still all about the numbers. The push to stop legal abortion is all about preserving and securing a hold on the ideology of white supremacy. If one was to drill down and see what the push has been in the past it is all about preserving white majorities.
Episode 401 “Now What?”
May 12, 2022 03:51 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThere has always been a pervasive greed and hatred toward Natives and other peoples of color in this country. The desire to not be inclusive is a part of the everyday behaviors of State and local governments. When it comes to the overall inequality people of color face in this country, the phrase; ”Let them eat grass.” comes to mind.
Native Opinion Episode: 400! “And What a journey it Has Been!”
May 04, 2022 01:53 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThe more things change the more they stay the same. We have witnessed many changes in Indian Country since our show’s beginning. What a journey it has been!
Episode: 399 “They Just Can’t Help Themselves for Some Reason.”
April 25, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWhy do many non-Natives feel we need oversight or mentoring? What is the matter with them? They just can’t help themselves.
EPISODE: 398 "The Biggest Lies Always Sell."
April 16, 2022 02:05 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB"Again, big oil is trying to conflate food prices with ethanol production. The biggest lies always sell."
Episode: 397: We Were Managing and being "Good Land Stewards” Long Before the Europeans Came.
April 12, 2022 11:46 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThings were fine with the environment in this country, and water “management” was not a problem until the arrival of the colonizers. In this episode, we take a look at a long-standing and recently overturned federal rule which was used to limit tribal sovereignty.
EPISODE 396 "Plenty of Help for Other Countries in Crisis. What About Help Here?"
April 08, 2022 01:54 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB"The US is quick to provide aid to other countries in crisis. Natives and other people of color face crisis' every day with little to no assistance from this government."
Episode: 395 “Our Traditions are an Important Part of Native Life.”
April 04, 2022 03:46 - 1 hour - 102 MBTradition comes in many forms. For our indigenous communities, one way they are preserved are through our food systems. In this episode of our show, we present two examples of how tribes are using traditional food systems for the continuance of traditional ways. In our "Racism in America" segment, we focus on a hotel in South Dakota who refuses to allow Native folks to rent rooms, resulting in a federal law suit. Hosts: Michael Kickingbear (Mashantucket Pequot) David Greyowl (Ech...
EPISODE: 394 "Climate Change is Real."
March 31, 2022 04:24 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB"All we hear about climate change is what we all hear on the news. But who those changes affect are rarely if ever talked about."
Episode 393 "Has America Reached Its Lowest of Lows?"
March 28, 2022 03:43 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIt really feels like the desire of some folks to embarrass themselves and the country as a whole has finally reached the pinnacle of Lowes. In this episode, we run another story about the Port Neeches Grove High school in Texas, and their continued disgusting behavior of appropriating Native American culture through their athletics sports program, this time their cheerleader squad performing at Walt Disney World. Also in this episode... a discussion of the national embarrassment known as the...
Episode: 392 “What Would the Country be like With Equal Opportunity and Treatment?”
March 23, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBTITLE DESCRIPTION: We can only dream and continue to fight.
EPIDODE: 391 "Here we go Again!"
March 18, 2022 02:25 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBThey still don’t understand or don’t want to understand.
Episode 390 “The Fear of Losing an Ideology is Strong.”
March 13, 2022 16:36 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe theory of the census count favoring and skewing the census numbers to favor non- melaninated people has been proven by the census bureaus’ own confession.
EPISODE: 389 "They are Not Interested in Equal Protection Grounds."
March 10, 2022 04:57 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB"Why?"
EPISODE: 389 "They INSIST on challening Indigenous Child Protections"
March 10, 2022 04:57 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB"Why?"
Episode: 388 “Out of Spite Dirty Deeds are Born.”
March 07, 2022 03:46 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn relation to Native cultures non-Natives have no interest in the preservation of our cultures. There are many non-Natives who will more times than not do everything possible to either destroy our cultures or stand in the way of our pursuits of our cultures. At this stage of the game, it is no longer a guess as to why this happens. The actions speak loudly for themselves.
Episode 388 Final
March 07, 2022 03:46 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn relation to Native cultures non-Natives have no interest in the preservation of our cultures. There are many non-Natives who will more times than not do everything possible to either destroy our cultures or stand in the way of our pursuits of our cultures. At this stage of the game, it is no longer a guess as to why this happens. The actions speak loudly for themselves.
EPISODE 387 "When Will the Greed End?"
March 03, 2022 02:42 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB"The high prices of goods had already affected Native peoples adversely. Now even higher prices will make it even more difficult for many Native families who are already struggling."
Episode 386 “WTF is the Matter with People?”
February 27, 2022 19:11 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIn This Episode: 1). Academics, artists, and allies have signed a petition to stop the infamous Theodore Roosevelt statue from being relocated from a storage facility to the ancestral homeland of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) people in North Dakota. 2). Nooksack Tribal leaders say UN’s call for the U.S. to stop evictions of dis-enrolled citizens is filled with ‘misinformation’ Plus listener feedback.
Episode 385 "A Rebirth of Sorts."
February 26, 2022 02:10 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBThe return of Bison to the American plains is significant for many reasons.
EPISODE 384 "That Noise on Paper we Spoke of?"
February 18, 2022 00:47 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB"Why do non-Natives have to think about whether or not to give tribes and nations the rights to govern themselves?"
Episode 383 “When Realization Sets in Action is Taken.”
February 14, 2022 05:33 - 2 hours - 126 MBRealization is a real eye-opener and a motivator. When we as Native people realize outside forces will usually lie with their false promises of help and assistance, Native people will take action to move ahead and work around the obstacles. DISCLAIMER: This week's episode of Native Opinion will not be this episode will containing explicit language. Please consider using headphones when listening. Thank You.