Native America Calling Podcast
1) Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – A new tax law change means hundreds of millions of dollars more per year for tribes
A recent decision by the U.S. Treasury Department is a major win for tribes. For the first time, tribes are on the same level as states when it comes to determining how tribal services are taxed. Advo...Show More
2) Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – String of new affordable housing options offer hope for struggling urban Native Americans
Organizers in Chicago just broke ground on a 45-unit affordable housing project specifically for Native Americans that is scheduled to open this year. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians just cu...Show More
3) Monday, January 12, 2026 – Native Americans caught up in federal crackdown in Minneapolis
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are accused of forcefully dragging a Native American man from car and detaining him during the increasing tensions in Minneapolis, Minn. More than 2,00...Show More
4) Friday, January 9, 2026 – Where do Native Americans fit in with America’s Semiquincentennial celebration?
The celebrations of the country’s independence are not the same for Native Americans. As a year of events, re-enactments, seminars, and commemorative coin creation gets under way to mark 250 years sin...Show More
5) Thursday, January 8, 2026 — New post office rule is among potential hurdles for Native voters
The U.S. Postal Service just implemented a seemingly minor rule that is worrying Native American voting rights advocates. They and others say it is among a number of changes that add to the barriers N...Show More
6) Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Remembering Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Harvey Pratt
Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne) is remembered as an effective congressional leader who passionately advocated for Native American issues. He served in both the U.S. House of Representative...Show More
7) Tuesday, January 6, 2026 — The Pleiades star cluster ushers in winter story season
Anishinaabe call the cluster of seven stars in the winter sky Bugonagiizhig, or “Hole in the Sky”. Navajos say it is Dilyéhé, or “Sparkling.” And Senecas say it is the Seven Dancers. On conventional W...Show More
8) Monday, January 5, 2026 — Native in the Spotlight: Elaine Miles
Elaine Miles (Cayuse and Nez Perce) didn’t seek out her breakout role as the humorously deadpan Lingít office manager Marilyn Whirlwind in the hit TV show, “Northern Exposure“, but after s...Show More
9) Friday, January 2, 2025 – Gearing yourself up for 2026
Whether you view the New Year as a good time for a hard reboot or just a few tweaks here and there, a few words of encouragement can’t hurt. A lot of people see January as the time to launch a new exe...Show More
10) Thursday, January 1, 2026 – Innovative archive tells the story of Indigenous slavery
A team of researchers are actively sifting through archival documents, artifacts, even artwork to expand the story of Indigenous slavery. The Native Bound Unbound project includes interactive maps, di...Show More
Thursday, January 1, 2026 – Innovative archive tells the story of Indigenous slavery
59:00 | Dec 31st, 2025