On todays episode Zach and Matt interview Calli Rusche Nicholson the Director of Indian Eduction for Billings Public schools in Billings Montana. We discuss such topics as Indian Education for all as well as all the wonderful things Calli and the Billings Public Schools are up to. As always we ask that you like add and subscribe to the podcast wherever you may be listening from. Each like follow and notification helps us grow! We appreciate you for tuning in.
On this weeks episode we cover another tribal nation. This time we focus in on the Quinault Indian Nation. A Pacific Costal Tribe in the Northwest Corner of the state of Washington. They are a salmon culture and refer to themselves as the people of the cedar tree. We hope you continue your educational journey with Quinault by watching more videos and looking at their tribal website. As always we ask that you please please please like this video. Share it with your friends and please subscribe to our channel as those little things you can do help us immensely. https://linktr.ee/anativepodcast
In this weeks episode Matt and Zach talk about Native American Art from a 100 level as this is a very very diverse category. From beading to pottery to rock art we talk about native american art and culture. As always we ask that you please like this episode and subscribe to our channels.
Today Matt and Zach inteview one of Matts Collegues from Oregon State University. Asia Brown, Asia has recently graduated with her Masters of Public Health and is currently working with her tribe the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. In the interview we discuss some of the important topics Asia has cover as well as catch up with an old friend. Asia is doing important work in Indian Country and we hope that you enjoy listening to her story and help support her along her professional journey. As always we ask that you please like subscribe and follow the podcast as it helps us grow and expand. We appreciate each and everyone of you. https://linktr.ee/anativepodcasts
In this weeks episode Matt and Zach dive into The Yurok Treaty. You will quickly learn that there n fact is no treaty the Yurok signed. You may ask why we choose to talk about them this week. Well we wanted to showcase the fact that not every tribe signed treaties and that thew land was very much indeed stolen from the Yurok due to things like manifest destiny. We talk about how the Gold Rush and loggers in northern California affected many of the decisions that led the Yurok to where they are at today. As always we ask that you please like subscribe and add our podcast to whereevere you may be listening. Heck even a good job comment helps our algorithms that much more!. Every click matter and helps us grow our podcast.
In this weeks episode we head back into our Tribal Nation Seires we highlight the Mescalero Apache Tribe in New Mexico. We dive into their History, Culture, what makes them unique as a people. We also look at who they are today and current tourism and economic ventures. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe wherever you may be listening to this podcast. We really do appreciate it as it helps us grow. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe as it does help us grow and we want that!
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Hello all and welcome to this weeks episode of A Native Podcast. Today Matt and Zach look back at all the episodes they have published in the last two years. They also recap some of their favorite episodes and much much more. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe wherever you may be listening to this podcast. We really do appreciate it as it helps us grow.
Today we talk about the American Buffalo or Bison and its key role on the American Prairie for the Native American people. We briefly tell some stories about how the bison relates to our cultures as well as how it was referred to as the Walmart of the great plains. The bison provided everything from the shelter to the every day tools our ancestors needed. The relationship between our cultures and this animal is a must for survival. As always we ask that you please share this podcast with someone you may know. Pleas give us a share and follow where necessary and please keep making the world a great place to be in. https://linktr.ee/anativepodcasts
Today we interview Tj and Frances Altekruse. Matt. and Zach met TJ and Frances at the made in Montana Tradeshow earlier this year. We talked about about all the wonderful things this power couple is accomplishing in Indian Country. We learned that Tj is a non native working with tribal economical development and Frances is an enrolled Northern Cheyenne working with Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health. On this episode we discuss everything from Bigfoot beliefs to disenrollment. We hope you enjoy the interview of this power couple. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe to our show wherever you may be streaming it. It truly does help us grow and develop. We hope to bring you more interview like this feturing everyday people doing good things in Indian Country!
On this episode of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, we highlight the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. We talk about the History, culture, and what distinguishes the Eastern Band from the Oklahoma Cherokee Nation. We also talk what makes the Cherokee unique, highlighting their success in tourism as well as being one of the largest Tribal Nations East of the Mississippi River! As always we ask that you please like an subscribe as it does help us grow and we want that!
On this weeks episode we interview Conner Kankelborg a memeber of the Manitoba Metis Federation and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. We talk about his enrollment in the Manitoba Metis Federation. We even talk about Conners Podcast "Of All My Relatives" (https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJkX8OC1VPqUtYZzmlzut?si=1b097cbe4d8445da) It is a wonderful interview that we hope you enjoy. As always pleas like subcribe and thumbs up this podcast. On Spotify, Itunes, YouTube or wherever you subscribe to us at to make sure you are staying tuned into all the latest content!
On this weeks episode we interview Conner Kankelborg a memeber of the Manitoba Metis Federation and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. We talk about his enrollment in the Manitoba Metis Federation. We even talk about Conners Podcast "Of All My Relatives" (https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJkX8OC1VPqUtYZzmlzut?si=1b097cbe4d8445da) It is a wonderful interview that we hope you enjoy. As always pleas like subcribe and thumbs up this podcast. On Spotify, Itunes, YouTube or wherever you subscribe to us at to make sure you are staying tuned into all the latest content!
On this weeks episode we interview one our our favorite people when it comes to Indian Country and all topics Native. We would like to introduce you to todays guest Reno Charette, Crow (Apsáalooke). In 2016 Zach and Renos paths crossed when Reno was a professor of Zachs at Montana State University Billings (MSUB). However, Reno has also held well respected positions such as serving as Governor Brian Schweitzers Coordinator for Indian Affairs, Director of American Indian Outreach for MSUB, and currently Serves as A Project Coordinator for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). Now these are not all of Renos accomplishments, she also proudly sits on many boards such as The Native American Coalition for the Billings Downtown Association. She has even earned awards such as Montana Indian Educator of the Year & Exceptional Women in Billings. We hope you enjoy this episode as we get to learn a little more about Reno. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe as it truly helps us grow. Every like, share and thumbs up give us the growth we want to see as we help achieve our goals.
On this weeks episode we talk all things St. Regis Mohawk. We look into the struggles of being a Native tribe that sites on an International Border. We also show some videos and explain a little bit more about what it is like to be in upstate New York. As always we ask like you like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you may be listeing in from. It really helps us out!
On this weeks episode we interview Mr. Paul Fragua. He is a fire keeper, runner, translator and interpreter. He is keeping the fires of Tribal sovereignty and self-determination burning through his life’s work in Native Nation building, and in giving voice to the voiceless and bringing visibility to the invisible. Paul specializes in strategic planning, master planning, resource development and technical assistance. He has over 40 years of Native community outreach, community planning and development experience. His professional work and volunteer involvement have provided him with expertise in public relations, communications and resource development. He is well respected for his skills and knowledge by private foundations, state and federal government agencies and by tribal nations and organizations. He is a professional registered architect (inactive) and a Tribal citizen of the Pueblo of Jemez. As always we thank you and please ask that you like, thumbs up, subscribe, follow and add us as these little things go a long way in helping us achieve our goals. Thank you and alway have a wonderful day"
In this episode of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach we talk Traditional Native American Sports and Games. With sports such as Lacrosse, stickball, horse racing, and Alaskan Native and even Hawaiian sporting and more. We learn about these leisure activities and dive into some Tribal History of these games and the purposes, whether social, ceremonial, or even gambling. We also talk about the different regions and share some videos to help explain the subjects. As always we thank you and please ask that you like, thumbs up, subscribe, follow and add us as these little things go a long way in helping us achieve our goals. Thank you and alway have a wonderful day
In this weeks episode we talk about modern day sports. Such as Baseball, Basketball and Football. Focusing on Native American Athletes and organizations that are beneficial to Indian Country. We talk about the Native Athletes in various sports in both college and the Professional Levels, the popularity of Native sports. We discuss Native Athletes such as Jacoby Ellsbury, Lindy Waters III, The Schimmel Sisters and many more! If you are looking for the Traditional Sports episode don't worry that will be episode 26 in which we talk about Lacrosse, Powwow and various other traditional games and sports. Sit back relax and learn some 101 Indian Country knowledge on Native American Athletes and Athletics now. As always we as the you lease like/ thumbs up the episode, subscribe to it, and share it where possible as that is what helps us grow and expand.
In this weeks episode we dive into the Yakama Nation (Yakima). Located in Washington State the Yakama are considered a Columbia plateau peoples. We talk about the tribes early treaty signed in 1855 as well as mention some of the tribal enterprises. The Yakama are a very large tribe and passionate about many things such as hunting. We even show you a video from Real Tree about Yakima Elk hunting. As always we thank you for your support and as that you please like subscribe add and share this podcast with your friends and family. Your support truly goes along way as we take this educational journey down our Tribes topic.
On this weeks episode we speak to someone close to use. Yes that is right Joanne Gray, Zachs grandmother joins us and we talk Indian Education. Now as a non native she gives us her perspective of working and living within Indian Country. As an educator she worked with various tribes, tribal organizations, and non natives working with Native American children both on and off tribal land. She dedicated 60+ years of work in many different regions including the Southwest, Northwest and Great Plains. Now retired we sit down with her and look back on these memories and hard work done in the good name of Native peoples. As always we as that you please like subscribe and add us to your podcast playlists as it helps us out when you share us and give us that thumbs up!
In this first ever episode of A Native Podcast with Matt Zach. We give you an introduction to who we are and where we come from. We not only explain our personal histories but our native educational histories as well. We plan on having this podcast out weekly to help educate those on all the topics within Indian Country. We plan on doing research to differnt tribes, organizations and tribal histories all with the plans of sharing that information here. We also like to remind everyone that this is a positive safe space and we do not have the time to deal with those who don't respect that, hate will not be tolerated. We also like to remind you that we do this completely free. We are not funded by grants or are we paid to talk about the topics we choose. Everything Matt and Zach do is to help better educate all who want to learn about Indian Country and the Native peoples that inhabit it. None of the interviews, guest, or content is paid for this is again all free and done in the free time that Matt and Zach have. We hope that you enjoy this podcast and come back for next weeks episode.
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