Latest Indian country today Podcast Episodes

We Have Medicine for Each Other

IllumiNative On-Air - July 30, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes
In this week’s episode, we focus on continuing our focus on anti-racism and the alliances that Black and Indigenous people can make during these momentous times. Up first, Jana Schmieding interviews Black Pamunkey writer, producer, and performer, Azie Dungey, to discuss how Black liberation and ...

The Zombie Pipeline

IllumiNative On-Air - July 02, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes
In this episode, series producer Monica Braine (Assiniboine/Lakota) talks with the editor of Indian Country Today, Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock), about the recent developments surrounding the reckonings on controversial statues, and the struggles to keep up with inconsistent Covid-19 public gu...

A Call to Action

IllumiNative On-Air - June 09, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes
George Floyd’s murder has spurred a call for justice across the country. IlllumiNative stands with the Black Lives Matter movement to change the institutions of power that drive systemic racism. In this episode series producer Monica Braine (Assiniboine/Lakota), talks with the editor of Indian C...

An Island of Safety in a Sea of Uncertainty

IllumiNative On-Air - May 23, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes
In this week’s episode we interview Shandiin Herrera to discuss Covid-19 fundraising efforts and voting advocacy. We also check in with the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe and the growing standoff between the South Dakota governor, Kristi Noem, and the tribe over road checkpoints. The week’s big news...

Covid-19 - 2020 Elections and Indian Country

IllumiNative On-Air - May 16, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes
The 2020 presidential election is in just over five months. It’s not yet clear how COVID-19 will impact the election. But that’s not preventing Native folks from putting their names on the ballot.  Today we’re bringing you conversations with two Native women who are running for office. We also c...

Mauna Kea Update

IllumiNative On-Air - May 08, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes
In this week’s episode, IllumiNative highlights the latest efforts to protect a sacred mountain, Mauna Kea. Protesters recently left the mountain after a long demonstration against building yet another telescope. We also share highlights from one of the panels featured recently during  IllumiNat...

Transitioning in the Age of COVID-19

IllumiNative On-Air - May 01, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes
Our second episode brings you stories from across the country and unpacks issues related to COVID-19 and Indian Country. IllumiNative Executive Director Crystal Echo Hawk speaks again with Indian Country Today Editor, Mark Trahant, about the importance of data collection and reporting. We’ll als...

Ep. 001

IllumiNative On-Air - April 23, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes
Episode Description: IllumiNative’s inaugural podcast episode brings you stories from across America and unpacks issues related to Covid-19 and Indian Country – from the CARES Act and how it impacts tribes, to interviews with those on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. Host and IllumiNa...

Inaugural Episode

IllumiNative On-Air - April 23, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes
IllumiNative’s inaugural podcast episode brings you stories from across America and unpacks issues related to Covid-19 and Indian Country – from the CARES Act and how it impacts tribes, to interviews with those on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. Host and IllumiNative Executive Direct...