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Inspiring stories from indigenous peoples

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day Up first The newsletter recognizes the work of NPR member stations to elevate Indigenous voices. Member stations of the NPR network are independently owned and operated locally. They set their own schedules and base their reporting on the needs and interests of their communities, many of which have large indigenous populations.

Lily Hope, a master weaver from Lingita, uses the popular Labubu dolls to raise awareness of Chilkat and Crowtail braiding. She has dedicated her life to reviving this craft. To date, Hope has helped hundreds of Alaska Natives establish their own weaving practices. (by using Ku)

For her senior thesis, Natalie Zenk researched a Native American statue. it has been in the Cornell College art collection for over a century. But her project quickly changed when she discovered it origin was from the Etowah Indian Moundsburial site in Mississippi, Georgia, hundreds of miles from the college site in Iowa. (by using Iowa Public Radio)

One hundred and seventy years ago, the US Army destroyed a Lakota village. near Lewellen, Nebraska, and soldiers took dozens of Lakota belongings. The historic property was later donated to the Smithsonian Institution. After serious negotiations, these items were now returned to the descendants of the tribe. (by using Nebraska Public Media)

Andre StrongBearHart Gaines-Roberson Jr. is a Nipmuc cultural leader who teaches traditional Indigenous arts. and advocates for Indigenous communities to have access to and manage conservation lands. His efforts had drew attention to the decrease in supplies Atlantic white cedar trees in Nipmuc. These cedar seedlings are needed to build the traditional dwellings of the Eastern Forest tribes. (by using VBUR)

President Trump's Recent Pentagon DEI Directive led to the erasure of the legacy of some Native American war heroes from the records of military history. Although some previously deleted photos and stories have been restored, this A three-part series by KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio explores the impact of the administration's actions on the families and descendants of Arizona celebrities Ira Hayes, Laurie Piestewa and Navajo Code Talkers.

Do you have five minutes to spare? Our living lands is a weekly radio program that examines how climate change is affecting the health, culture and environment of Indigenous peoples. It is led by a group of three indigenous people in collaboration with Mountain West News Bureau, Koanic Broadcasting Corporation And Native public media.

Hearings in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day

Common land: Goes deep into historythe science and politics behind the creation of one specific piece of protected common land.

• 🎧 Show producer Matt Podolsky attempts to hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mother Candy. The two face extreme weather, illness and injury during a 2,200-mile journey from Georgia to Maine. On the way Podolsky shares stories of wonderful peoplethe intriguing history and contemporary challenges facing the Appalachian Trail—all as the iconic trail celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Evergreen: Listen to this audio portrait of the Pacific Northwest, featuring stories of people, places, communities and cultures that make up the region.

• 🎧 The Sensing Sasquatch exhibit at the Central Oregon High Desert Museum is interactive and multi-dimensional. and includes larger installations. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the artworks through touch and smell. The exhibit features Native American interpretations of the creature known as Sasquatch, Sasquatch, or “the big guy.” In this episode hear from three artists — Charlene Moody, Frank Buffalo Hyde and Philip Cash Cash, who curated the exhibition.

Curious city: This WBEZ podcast answers questions from listeners about Chicagoland area. Involving the public in the narrative makes journalism more transparent and connected.

Code switch: The podcast explores how race affects every part of society – from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes us all part of the conversation because we are all part of the story.

• 🎧 In this episode, local journalist Rebecca Nagle discusses her book., By the fire we carry: the struggle of generations for justice in our native land. The book alternates history of the displacement of indigenous people in the United States and a Supreme Court decision correcting some of his sins.

Through line: Every episode goes beyond the headlines to answer the question: “How did we get here?” Sound and stories bring the story to life and put you at the center of the action. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, hosts Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei take you directly to the moments that shaped our world.

• 🎧 The word “reservation” implies that land is “reserved” specifically for Native Americans. But most reservation lands are not actually owned by tribes. Instead, it's a mix of private farmland, federal forests, summer camps and even resorts. This is evident in the Leech Lake Ojibwe Tribe of northern Minnesota. The tribe owns only a small portion of the land on its reservation. But northwest of Leech Lake is Red Lake, one of the few reservations in the country where the tribe owns all of its land. This episode journeys through Leach Lake and Red Lake to tell a story about two tribal peoplesthe moments of choice that led them down different paths, and what the future looks like from where they are now.

The Internet says it's true: Forgotten history, bizarre stories and facts that seem too strange to be true: host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising they've learned recently, and he'll get to the bottom of it. Each episode ends with a game show-style quiz featuring a celebrity guest.

• 🎧 In 1957, an amazing discovery was made.: Viking penny dating from 11th century Norway. The find itself was rare, but not unheard of. What made him so remarkable? Penny was found on the eastern shore of Maine in the USA. about the incredible story of the founder.

This newsletter has been edited Suzanne Nuyen.