Empowering the Peoples Vision through a Return to our Traditions

As Native people, we've encountered some difficult times in our collective history. Through those times, there have been people who have stood up to make a difference. Some of those people will be featured in this episode, as well as covering some topics that have been in the news.

Graywolf, Yoeme - Graywolf Blues Band hosts a benefit to provide propane to those who can't afford it on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

David Hill, Choctaw - Leonard Peltier Defense/Offense Committee, discusses strategies to bring attention to obtain Clemency for Peltier.

Brandon Ecoffey, Oglala - managing editor for Native Sun News and recently "Last Real Indians(.com)" published his article on teen suicide, an every day reality living on the Pine Ridge Reservation, challenging major Native organizations to evaluate their priorities.

These issues and others will be discussed that we will a follow-up show to continue. Tentative subjects: Cobell settlement, teen suicides in Indian Country, and environmental issues.

These things are very relevant to not only the Chahta people, but to Natives and people as a whole. Too often we are in reactionary mode, rather than being proactive. After covering these issues and more, let's see if we can develop a  unifying framework so that we can address these issues. Sound good? See you on Sunday!