Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsTribal Research Specialist: The Podcast tackle real issues related to research by Tribal people in their communities. The show is hosted by Dr. Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) and Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke). Dr. Pete is from the Flathead Indian Reservation in Arlee, Montana. He completed a M.S. in Geology and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Montana. Brien resides in Hardin, MT and the Crow Indian Reservation. He completed his M.A. in Anthropology at the University of Montana. The show includes discussions on matters important in Indian Country, including reclaiming research traditions, highlighting Tribal values and bringing to the forefront issue and current state of affairs in Tribal communities. We aim to uncover the meaning of research methodological approaches that are currently operating in Tribal lifeways with implication for Tribal communities and avenues for knowledge production.
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#53 - A Smudge Too Far: Perils of Pretendigenous Smudging
March 08, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBPolice encounters. 0:24 Colonialism, language, and smudging. 4:48 Smudging practice and techniques. 11:25 The origin and usage of the word "smudge" in Native American contexts. 16:58 Smudging practices and Timing. 23:08 Smudging practices and cultural context. 30:53 Cultural knowledge and tradition invention. 38:27 Smudging and its significance. 43:13 Smudging and gang fights. 49:51 Indigenous representation and responsibility. 56:57 Music, dance, and smudging. 1:03:38 Cultural identity and ...
#52 - Authenticity Under Surveillance: A Native’s Guide to Being Yourself…Everywhere!
February 18, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBArchive music and recording techniques. 0:00 Native American music styles and cultural influences. 5:37 Tribal engagement and cultural resource management. 13:59 Tribal consultation and engagement in BLM meetings. 20:16 Identity and cultural expression. 28:12 Identity and spirituality. 33:02 Cultural preservation and learning. 37:50 Indigenous identity and research methods. 45:44 Positionality and self-location in indigenous contexts. 50:37 Indigenous methodology and privilege. 54:3...
#51 - Anti-Un-De-Colonial Indigenization Potluck: A cornucopia of gripes and thoughts
December 19, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBTraditions Unveiled: Navigating the True Meaning of Thanksgiving. 0:00 Feast or Fiesta: Exploring Food Choices Beyond Thanksgiving. 6:21 Reclaiming Histories: Indigenous Research Challenges and Opportunities. 12:52 From Podcasts to Papers: Academic Writing Adventures. 20:29 Success, Legitimacy, and Indigenous Research Methodologies. 28:41 Ownership and Equality: Indigenous Knowledge and Research Perspectives. 35:28 Unmasking Misconceptions: Tribal Culture, Animals, and Academia. 43:12 Publis...
#50 - Drama at Club NCAI: Native Identity Scuffles for Federal Scraps - Guest: Salisha Old Bull
November 24, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBNative American identity and organization. 0:00 Federal recognition for Native American tribes. 7:07 Native American identity and federal recognition. 19:25 Tribal recognition and federal government responsibilities. 21:58 Tribal recognition and identity. 27:21 Cultural identity and authenticity. 34:22 Native American policy and advocacy. 42:26 Tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation. 47:19 Guest: Salisha OldBull (Salish/Crow) Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné...
#49 - Nakoa HeavyRunner Unplugged: The Life and Times of a Round Dance Alchemist
November 17, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBPain, suffering, and aging. 0:00 Changes in powwow music and culture. 9:43 The evolution of music and its impact on artists. 16:07 Music evolution and nostalgia. 17:52 Round dance music and production. 26:56 Music recording techniques and cringe-worthy old songs. 35:17 Audio engineering and preserving cultural heritage. 39:30 Preserving cultural heritage through storytelling. 45:00 Singing and Songwriting Challenge. 51:04 Music and emotions. 1:01:04 Music recording and release strategies. 1:...
#48 - Drums, Dreams and Cultural Schemes: A Beatdown on Indigenous Conferences.
November 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBTraditional songs and their cultural significance. 0:04 Indigenous singing and morality. 22:28 Indigenous land acknowledgments and cultural appropriation. 34:43 Conference planning and land acknowledgments. 41:45 Incorporating traditional ceremonies into a conference. 55:45 Indigenous Research Methodologies and Identity. 1:12:21 Organizing a conference for indigenous researchers. 1:18:52 Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) Podcast Website: tribalresearchspecialist....
#47 - Highbrowing Indigenous Cinema: What do Natives want... realism or escapism? Guest: Salisha Old Bull
September 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIntro: Too much sodium? 0:00 The best Predator movie ever made. 18:15 You’re not active listening 22:48 Eagle feathers and fake feathers. 35:43 Not so good Ten Indigenous Movies List. 49:24 TRS Top 5 Indigenous Movies List. 1:08:08 Cinema should be an escape from the past. 1:36:47 Movie Quotes Thunderheart (1992) - Busted arm Dances With Wolves (1990) - Why don't he write Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009) - Arogog's funeral The Big Lebowski (1998) - Donny's Ashes Dances W...
#47 - Highbrowing Indigenous Cinema: What do Natives want... realism or escapism?
September 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIntro: Too much sodium? 0:00 The best Predator movie ever made. 18:15 You’re not active listening 22:48 Eagle feathers and fake feathers. 35:43 Not so good Ten Indigenous Movies List. 49:24 TRS Top 5 Indigenous Movies List. 1:08:08 Cinema should be an escape from the past. 1:36:47 Movie Quotes Thunderheart (1992) - Busted arm Dances With Wolves (1990) - Why don't he write Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009) - Arogog's funeral The Big Lebowski (1998) - Donny's Ashes Dances W...
#46 - Inside Indian Country: A Discussion on Kool-Aid, Pork Chops and Indian Law - Guest: Bryan Dupuis
August 10, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBTypical life. 2:25 Bryan’s law degree and how he got started. 10:55 I'm glad people are listening. 18:30 Dirty Belly. 19:55 What is the legal definition of heritage? 27:59 The Revolutionary War and the royal proclamation. 34:45 Wabash Land Company and the Rebellion. 38:56 Proclivity and the revolutionary war. 41:20 Race Judicata and the legal system. 46:36 Have you ever seen white people eat pork chops? 52:39 Shake and bake and shake and bake. 54:56 Orange Kool Aid. 56:07 Sovereignty is abou...
#45 - Tribal Pride and Prejudice: Understanding superficial practice and actual practice.
July 23, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBMy uncle shot a real big buck. 0:00 The Public Enemy tape. 2:31 The best old dance recording I've ever heard. 14:39 Weasel skins and porcupine quills. 17:59 The problem with romanticism about the past. 24:36 Practitioners knowledge vs non practitioners knowledge. 32:04 Practice vs. Ideology. 39:16 Dealing with the fear of not being enough. 45:48 The importance of not being critical of indigenous studies. 50:18 When does it become our responsibility to tell people to be respectful? 1:07:56 Pu...
#44 - Indian Basketball, Fancy Dancing and Indigenous Citation with Guest Walter RunsAbove
June 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBCan you hear me now? 0:00 Goose from the stronghold. 0:55 Old school rock and roll. 7:33 Chicken Dance song. 10:56 The beginning of fancy dancing. 15:05 Fancy dance competitions and trophies. 20:08 The flare from the rocker. 26:39 Cool names and nicknames. 32:14 Ruffling your rocker. 40:03 The power that comes from the floor. 46:06 Nighttime is just dancing. 50:41 Getting into the top four. 56:30 How important is the origin of something? 1:04:15 The knife and the bandaid. 1:11:06 Singing and...
#43 - An Intervention for Aaron: A discussion on inconvenient truths, criticism and uniformity
April 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn this season 3 kickoff episode we welcome back Aaron with an investigation into some of our past discussions.Since his absence in the past four months we have had a chance to review past episode to find opportunities to dive deeper into unresolved matters. Specifically we reintroduce the idea that criticism in Indian Country should not stray into dogmatism. This launches us into further discussions into whether tribal understanding can hold multiple truths. An interesting divergence is mad...
#42 Tribal Boomer Exodus: Indigenous Gen X on Reframing Identity and Governance in the Void with Guest Pat Matt
January 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBIn this episode, Qʷlm tl Stltla (Patrick Matt Jr., Qlispé) joins the discussion on the phenomenon of the older generation of tribal leadership retiring and how the next generation will fill the void with new ideas about identity and governance. Discussed are issues related the short longevity of the newly adopted governance structure of tribal nations. Since 1934 the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have governed from an imposed model in the form of a formalized constitution. The mis...
#41 - "Hang Around the Conference Indians": Re-imagining a modern structure for discussing Tribal research
November 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBIn this episode we discuss opinions in Native inspired conferences. Conferences have been integrated in as a mode of convening and disseminating knowledge across Tribal Nations. They have become the mainstay for meeting and sharing some cultural pursuits and identities. We briefly discuss ideas that we have about conferences in general and touch on some pathways to reinventing a way to meet and discuss in a fashion that is less reflective of academic institutions. As always, thank you for...
#41 - "Hang Around the Conference Indians": Re-imagining a modern structure for discussing Tribal research
November 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBIn this episode we discuss opinions in Native inspired conferences. Conferences have been integrated in as a mode of convening and disseminating knowledge across Tribal Nations. They have become the mainstay for meeting and sharing some cultural pursuits and identities. We briefly discuss ideas that we have about conferences in general and touch on some pathways to reinventing a way to meet and discuss in a fashion that is less reflective of academic institutions. As always, thank you for...
#40 - "Thoughts and Prayer": Untangling vague and specific modes of supplication
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn this episode we discuss an important component of Native reality. Prayer is a unique endeavor in Tribal life that continues to thread through nearly all processes that are deemed important. We discuss some of the recent stereotypes and romantic expressions while reflection on our own experiences and understanding of the process of wish-making. As always, thank you for listening! Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) Episode Sponsor: Wyld Gallery - Austin Texas ...
#39 The Saga of White Josh: A "how to" guide to living White on the Rez
September 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBIn this episode we have chat with guest Joshua Rosenau. Josh has been living on the Reservation for a number of years and shares his insight as a Non-Native outsider. His experience in connecting with Natives and some cultural pursuits are highlighted as advice for other non-Natives seeking to understand the Native experience. As a non-Native, Josh overviews some mistakes and the lessons learned from these experiences. As always, thank you for listening! Guest: Joshua Rosenau Hosts: Aaro...
#38 - That One White Guy on the Rez: Original Style Singing and Sovereignty
August 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBIn this episode we take some time to jump around in our thoughts about a number important topic. We start the discussion by introducing the topic and issues of outsiders living in and around Indian County while enjoining in some of our cultural practicers. This brief discussion leads us in to an in depth conversation about original style powwow singing. In this discussion we take the time to provide some auditory examples of singing styes through a few different eras while pointing our nuanc...
#37 - Reconciling Past and Present Realities: Issues with written text about “Indian Things”
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this episode we revisit some unfinished business from a previous discussion. Specifically, We dive deeper in the complications found when Native thoughts and philosophies are committed to written text, especially in legal and academic scholarship. Some primary issues are knowing that we may not fully understand the construct that are being writing about. Additionally, some traditions and customs are better left out of written form in order to preserve their evolutionary nature. The cauti...
#36 - The Problem with Repatriation and Tribal Death Norms: The evolution of Indigenous epistemologies
March 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBDeath is one of the final cultural expression in any society. The discussion of death and mourning can be a sensitive topic. The TRS team discuss current and modern beliefs related to human remains in relation to repatriation of objects from museums. This is contrasted with the what we understand about the beliefs of our ancestor. Importantly, where and how did current beliefs diverge from past traditions? Or, have they even diverged? The discussion centers on some protocols that may have ev...
#36 - The Problem with Repatriation and Tribal Death Norms: The evolution of Indigenous epistemologies
March 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBDeath is one of the final cultural expression in any society. The discussion of death and mourning can be a sensitive topic. The TRS team discuss current and modern beliefs related to human remains in relation to repatriation of objects from museums. This is contrasted with the what we understand about the beliefs of our ancestor. Importantly, where and how did current beliefs diverge from past traditions? Or, have they even diverged? The discussion centers on some protocols that may have ev...
#35 - Do We Still Need Each Other?: Shifting norms of responsibility and ownership
February 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this episode, the TRS team discusses many topics centering on emerging social structure in Native families. In Part I, the conversation emerges from a discussion on family names while shifting to the phenomenon of the "keeper". Importantly, the issue of cultural responsibilities resting on the knowledge of a single individuals creates potentially problematic issues with cultural transmission. In addition, superstitious are touched on as a source of ambiguity in relation to cultural unders...
#34 - “10% Cree Fee”: The influence of Nêhiyawak singing across Indian Country with Guest Aaron Tootoosis
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIn this episode, the TRS team chats with Aaron Tootoosis (Nêhiyawak) from the Poundmaker Indian Reserve in Treaty 6 Territory. University and traditionally educated, he shares his expertise on current Indigenous issues through speaking engagements throughout Saskatchewan and through his involvement with boards and committees. His ceremonial grounding guides him in how he communicates and builds relationships with people. A father of three, he makes is home on the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nati...
#33 - You're on Dog Land! Secret knowledge in Indian County
December 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBIn this episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss what some may view as "secret knowledge" in Tribal Communities. In the episodes we are joined by returning guest Salisha Old Bull to provide further insight on this phenomenon. The episode span a gamut of ideas and angles where the idea of ownership of knowledge manifest. In particular, in Indigenous art, where images and designs are often transferred, borrows and appropriated under many traditional and nefarious means. Als...
#32 - Welcome Back! Where have we been and whats next? Listen in and find out.
December 09, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWe took a small break but we are back to discuss more important issues and accomplishment from Indian Country. We had a chance to resent and are ready to jump back in to elaborate on old topics and bring forth new and challenging discussions. In this episode we provide an overview of some previously discussed topics centered around the idea quoted from previous guest and noted artist Ben Pease "frenzied culturalism". We also talk about new emerging topics and put forth a challenge to Indig...
#31 - Inside Indian Country: A Discussion on Personhood for Rivers- Guest: Bryan Dupuis
July 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss the ever-expanding phenomenon of applying "personhood" or legal human rights to river. In the "Inside Indian Country" episodes we invited a guests living and thriving in Indian Country from a range of professions and educational levels to discuss their views and opinion. Our guest, Bryan Dupuis is an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. He is a non-traditional second-year law student at the Alexa...
#30 - "This one time at the Vine Deloria Symposium" - A conversation with a Lumbee Scholar - Dr. Ryan Emanuel
April 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this episode, the TRS team have an interesting conversation with Lumbee scholar Dr. Ryan Emanuel. The episode starts with an classic war dance song by the Fort Kipp Singers recorded around late 1960's or early 1970's. The Fort Kipp Singers from Montana are still considered one of the great singing groups among the Northern Plains. During the time period, Their singing style and songs made them in demand at pow-wows and celebrations in the Northern Plains States and Canada. The influe...
#29 - Debrief on A Discussion on Land Acknowledgments
February 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn this episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team debrief on the previous episodes discussion on the ever-expanding phenomenon of land acknowledgements. The episode starts with an war dance song recorded on July 9th, 1950 in Arlee, MT and being taught to a group by Joseph Weaselhead, a Blackfeet, who was living on the Flathead Reservation. While singing with the group he wanted to sing a certain Blackfeet song. This is an early example of the ability that singers posses to learn n...
#28 - Inside Indian Country: A Discussion on Land Acknowledgments - Guest: Annie Ost & Salisha Old Bull
February 23, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss the ever-expanding phenomenon of land acknowledgements. The episode starts with an Owl Dance Song from an unidentified reel in the TRS private collection. The song is discussed as possibly influenced from popular mainstream music. Additionally, in this episode we invited guests living and thriving in Indian Country from a range of professions and educational levels to discuss their views in land acknowledgements. Return gue...
#27 PT 2 - Native Journalism: Divergent, Professional, Unique & Censored - Guest: Lori Edmo & Dalton Walker
February 13, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn the second half of this two part series on Native Journalism, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss some important details related to the purpose and intent of media in Indian Country. The episode starts with an Owl or Round Dance Song from an unidentified reel in the TRS private collection. Again, the search for the songs origin and importantly, the sharing of these tracks provides a backdrop to some of the main tenets related to journalism and the search for fact and truth. ...
#26 PT 1 - Native Journalism: Divergent, Professional, Unique & Censored - Guest: Luella Brien
February 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIn this new episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss some important details related to journalism in Indian country. The episode starts with an old Salish Owl Dance Song from an unidentified reel in the Alan Merriam collection. The search for the singers and origin of the song are an important component. As with many aspects of Tribal histories, much has been undocumented or remains unidentified. The quest for knowledge of these tracks leads us into discussing the main tene...
#25 - Leadership and Virtue: Carryover from the past
January 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn this new episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss some important details related to traditional leadership in Indian country. The episode starts with an old Salish War Dance Song from sang by Paul Finley in 1950. The Salish name for the war dance is “Swenš ” and this was same name as that given to the Salish war dance that predated the more recent "Grass Dance". Paul Antoine noted that around 1873 a party of Salish that he was with, was on its way to the Plains where th...
#25 - Leadership and Virtue: Carryover from the past
January 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn this new episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss some important details related to traditional leadership in Indian country. The episode starts with an old Salish War Dance Song from sang by Paul Finley in 1950. The Salish name for the war dance is “Swenš ” and this was same name as that given to the Salish war dance that predated the more recent "Grass Dance". Paul Antoine noted that around 1873 a party of Salish that he was with, was on its way to the Plains where th...
#24 - Moving past "Indian 101", Frenzied Culturalism & Cultural Profiteering - Guest: Ben Pease
December 11, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn this new episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team talk with Ben Pease (Apsáalooke/Tsétsêhéstâhese), renowned artist from Lodge Grass, MT. The episode starts with a song from the TRC archives. The song is sung by Pat Kennedy (1925-2004), well-known singer throughout the United States and Canada, spiritual healer and traditionalist. Many of his songs are still sang today. Ben Pease grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation town of Lodge Grass, MT, and graduated High School at Har...
#23 - New Show, Same Content, IRB's, Ethnography and 90's Powwow Songs! Welcome Back Loyal Listeners!
December 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIn this new episode, the newly formed enterprise, Tribal Research Specialist (TRS), provides a brief introduction to our services and vision. As usually, the episode starts with a song. In this case, the song comes from a private reel-to-reel collection. The song was unmarked and unattributed to the artists. The TRS discusses the possible origin of the song and asks listeners to provide what they may know. The episode continues with a discussion concerning issues surrounding the encroachm...
#22 - Tribal People Doing Tribal Research: Native perspective on complications and mismatches in Tribal academics - Guest: Salisha Oldbull
October 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn the episode, the IRC team speaks with Salisha OldBull (Salish/Apsáalooke). She is a Student Success Coordinator at the University of Montana (UM). She's currently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at UM. She's a former Native American Studies Instructor, with a BA in NAS, BA in Psychology, Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies and Masters of Public Administration. She enjoys focusing on placed-based theory educational knowledge. Her goal in art is to continue to explore place-based val...
#22 - Tribal People Doing Tribal Research: Native perspective on complications and mismatches in Tribal academics - Guest: Salisha Oldbull
October 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn the episode, the IRC team speaks with Salisha OldBull (Salish/Apsáalooke). She is a Student Success Coordinator at the University of Montana (UM). She's currently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at UM. She's a former Native American Studies Instructor, with a BA in NAS, BA in Psychology, Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies and Masters of Public Administration. She enjoys focusing on placed-based theory educational knowledge. Her goal in art is to continue to explore place-based val...
#21 PT 2 - Language Resurgence: A conversation with The Language Conservancy
September 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIn this episode, the IRC team is joined again by Bob Rugh and Wil Meya from the Language Conservancy (https://languageconservancy.org). The Language Conservancy was founded in 2005 by a concerned group of indigenous educators and language activists in reaction to the severe decline of indigenous language speakers in the United States. Working closely with partner organizations, they have utilized best practice methods, resources, and models to create world-class indigenous language-learning...
#20 PT 1 - Language Resurgence: A conversation with The Language Conservancy
September 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this episode, the IRC team is joined by Bob Rugh and Wil Meyafrom the Language Conservancy (https://languageconservancy.org/). The Language Conservancy was founded in 2005 by a concerned group of indigenous educators and language activists in reaction to the severe decline of indigenous language speakers in the United States. Working closely with partner organizations, they have utilized best practice methods, resources, and models to create world-class indigenous language-learning mater...
#20 PT 1 - Language Resurgence: A conversation with The Language Conservancy
September 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this episode, the IRC team is joined by Bob Rugh and Wil Meyafrom the Language Conservancy (https://languageconservancy.org/). The Language Conservancy was founded in 2005 by a concerned group of indigenous educators and language activists in reaction to the severe decline of indigenous language speakers in the United States. Working closely with partner organizations, they have utilized best practice methods, resources, and models to create world-class indigenous language-learning mater...
#19 - Highlights: Ep 5. PT1 & Ep. 6 PT2 - Rites vs Being Right: Acquiring and Using Indigenous Knowledge from Songs
September 12, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this bonus episode, listen to highlights from the IRC teams discussion from Episode 5 and Episode 6. In Episode 5 the team discusses the acquisition and use of knowledge from the medium of traditional songs. An Apsáalooke song from Crazy Sister-In-Law provides physical documentation of success and authority. Songs such as these commonly called "Honor Songs" are used in times of celebration. The descendants of Crazy Sister-In-Law also have to right to use this song when accomplishments ha...
#18 - Highlights: Ep 3. - Indian Romantic or Romanticism? & Ep 4. - Metaphors and Circles? What Do Indians Really Think!
September 04, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this bonus episode, listen to highlight from the IRC teams discussions from Episode 3 and Episode 4. In Episode 3 the team discusses positive stereotyping and romanticism of Indigenous worldviews. The introduction of EuroAmerican instrument, in this case, a harmonica played by Jerome Vanderburg, facilitated the notion of composition of songs into the lifeway of Indigenous people. The fact that Indigenous people are adaptable and our cultural expressions are not static is a factor in comba...
#17 - Indigenous Scholars: Communicating For and To Our Tribal Communities - Guest: JoRee LaFrance
August 28, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn the episode, the IRC team speaks with JoRee LaFrance (Apsáalooke). She is a PhD student in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. She comes from the Crow Reservation located in southeastern Montana. Her Apsáalooke name is Iichiinmaaáatchilash (Fortunate with Horses) and she comes from the Greasy Mouth clan and is a child of Ties in the Bundle clan. She uses the intersection of her background in earth sciences and Native American studies to focus on water qua...
#16 - Indigenous Scholars: Making Our Education Work for Tribal Communities - Guest: Lydia Jennings
August 22, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn the episode, the IRC team speaks with Lydia Jennings (Pascua Yaqui and Huichol). Lydia is doctoral candidate in the Department of Environmental Sciences, with a minor in American Indian Policy at the University of Arizona (UA). Her research interests are in environmental remediation, Indigenous science, mining policy, and environmental data ownership by tribal nations. Lydia’s dissertation research focuses on the identification and characterization of microbial indicators as tools to ev...
#15 - Achieving Success: Advice from Indigenous Professors in Academia - Guests: WILLOW AGEP Alliance Fellows
August 13, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn the episode, the IRC team speaks with The WILLOW AGEP Alliance Fellows. The Willow AGEP Alliance brings together three institutions - University of Montana, Salish Kootenai College, and Sitting Bull College. The WILLOW AGEP Alliance includes interconnected components focusing on retention and support for NAF-STEM via a mentoring program, grant preparation, and management program, and institutional support program. The development of a model to increase the success of NAF-STEM will provid...
#14 - PT 2 Song Knowledge: Retention and use of songs in Tribal communities - Guest: John Stiffarm & Mike Lafromboise
August 06, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn part 2 of this series of episodes, the IRC team is also joined by a special guest, John Stiffarm (A̓a̓niiih), and returning guest Mike Lafromboise (Piikani). John is from the Fort Belknap Reservation and has served as a teacher since 2007 of the A̓a̓niiih (Gros Ventre) language in kindergarten through 12th grade. His passion for culture and language revitalization has followed John into all aspects of his life as he continues to promote an Indigenous life through his work in education. Mi...
PT 1 Song Knowledge: Retention and use of songs in Tribal communities - Guest: John Stiffarm
July 31, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this episode, the IRC team is also joined by a special guest, John Stiffarm (A̓a̓niiih). John is from the Fort Belknap Reservation and has served as a teacher since 2007 of the A̓a̓niiih (Gros Ventre) language in kindergarten through 12th grade. His passion for culture and language revitalization has followed John into all aspects of his life as he continues to promote an Indigenous life through his work in education. The IRC team discusses the knowledge of songs both contemporarily and ...
#13 - PT 1 Song Knowledge: Retention and use of songs in Tribal communities - Guest: John Stiffarm
July 31, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this episode, the IRC team is also joined by a special guest, John Stiffarm (A̓a̓niiih). John is from the Fort Belknap Reservation and has served as a teacher since 2007 of the A̓a̓niiih (Gros Ventre) language in kindergarten through 12th grade. His passion for culture and language revitalization has followed John into all aspects of his life as he continues to promote an Indigenous life through his work in education. The IRC team discusses the knowledge of songs both contemporarily and ...
Good Times: Temporal Dimensions of Indigenous Thought
July 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIn this episode, the IRC team discusses the concept of time in relation to indigenous thought and life. The episode starts with a song by Madeline Charley (Salish) that is generally labeled a Life Song. Recorded in Arlee in 1950, this song is loosely translated as, "expresses a joy or living." In the middle or the song Madeline is translated saying "This is in my heart and I travel all over; my spirit, my life and living." The IRC Team used this song as a catalyst to discuss how time is util...
#12 - Good Times: Temporal Dimensions of Indigenous Thought
July 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIn this episode, the IRC team discusses the concept of time in relation to indigenous thought and life. The episode starts with a song by Madeline Charley (Salish) that is generally labeled a Life Song. Recorded in Arlee in 1950, this song is loosely translated as, "expresses a joy or living." In the middle or the song Madeline is translated saying "This is in my heart and I travel all over; my spirit, my life and living." The IRC Team used this song as a catalyst to discuss how time is util...