Native America Calling

KSFC 91.9, Monday-Friday, 10am-11am

Native America Calling is a live call-in program, linking public radio stations, the Internet and listeners together into a thought-provoking national conversation about issues specific to Native communities. The program engages guests and experts with callers throughout the United States, including the Spokane area. NAC is designed to improve the quality of life for Native Americans. The program is heard on 52 stations in the United States and in Canada by over 40,000 Native listeners each week.

Native America Calling is a production of Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC), a Native American/Alaska Native non-profit media center headquartered in Anchorage, AK. Native America Calling is on the web at www.nativeamericacalling.org.

Weekly Program Schedule

Friday, November 23, 2007
Leftover Turkey Leg Showdown: Have you ever wanted to be on a game show? Here's your chance! We will broadcast the World's First "Leftover Turkey Leg Showdown." Two Native families will face off to become the first ever champions. The two families will rack up points by guessing the most popular answers to survey questions straight from the Native community. The two on-air families will be asking all of their "long lost cousins" (you and anyone who calls our toll-free number) to call-in and take a turn on their behalf. Keeping them honest will be our buzz-in queen Teresa "Shi Girl' Choyguha of the Tohono O' odham Nation.

Monday, November 26, 2007
Sacredness of Tobacco: Tobacco, in its pure and natural form, is revered by tribal people and viewed as a sacred plant by indigenous peoples throughout the Americas. It is seen as a plant worthy of respect that carries special medicinal powers, and is used in healing ceremonies and to cure illness. It is used as an offering to the Creator to carry our prayers as well. What significance does tobacco have within your tribal customs and beliefs? Guests include Patrisia Gonzalez of the Nuhuatl tribe of Mexico.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 This program is tentatively scheduled
Native (and White Guy) in the Spotlight: The music and comedy duo of Bruce Williams & Terry Ree, often referred to as "The Indian and the White Guy," have sustained a career over 30 years packing casinos, clubs, and arenas with their ever-changing routine that, more times than not, steers away from the off-color Indian jokes that originally established the duo. By combining pop culture trends into a fast-paced, lively show, full of zings interspersed with songs, Williams and Ree prove they have what it takes to get an audience going. This winning combo has allowed Williams and Ree to entertain thousands, performing over 300 shows every year.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Book of the Month: Indian Trains: "Indian Trains" is about small town Indians, about community and family, about thieves, prostitutes, train stealers, drug dealers, loners, jerks, dreaming alcoholics, and the ones who did everything but all that. It is about an entirely new tribe: urban mixed-bloods of multiple tribes who are going to pow wows and Indian bars for cultural fulfillment. They are the majority of the Indian population the truly unsung peoples of America. Join us as we visit with author Erika Wurth of the Apache, Chickasaw and Cherokee tribes to talk about her new book of poetry.

Thursday, November 29, 2007
Challenges of Being Disabled: If you are a Native person with a disability you know that often the largest barriers in life are not your disability. Rather, they are things like access to health care and public services. People with disabilities have taken on the challenges head on and are taking their concerns directly to lawmakers. By sharing their stories, they are developing understanding and empathy. How are people with disabilities in your community overcoming barriers? Guests include Amerson "Bad Mobile" Dayea of the Navajo Nation, team captain of Wounded Warrior Sports.

Friday, November 30, 2007
Cultural Roots for Rehab: We all know that substance abuse has been attacking our Native cultures since the time of first contact. We also know, through statistics and first hand accounts, that our youth are at greater risk of being lost to substance abuse than the youth of any other racial or ethnic group. What if we could use the strengths of our native cultures to help our kids overcome the addictions and behaviors that can be so devastating? Some organizations are doing just that. Could this approach work in your community? Guests TBA.