Thursday, December 8, 2016 - Managing diabetes during the holidays
We tend to amp up the cakes, cookies and other tasty foods filled with sugar, salt and carbs during holiday seasons. That can get people with diabetes in trouble. It can cause unsafe spikes in blood sugar levels in the short term and lead to unhealthy weight gain in the long term. So are people with diabetes doomed to sacrifice during feast times? We'll see what some solutions are and get ideas for ways to enjoy celebratory meals without overindulging.
Native America Calling is a national call-in program that invites guests and listeners to join a dialogue about current events, music, arts, entertainment and culture.

The program is hosted by Tara Gatewood (Isleta Pueblo) and airs live each weekday from 1-2 pm Eastern.

Join the conversation by calling 1-800-996-2848.

Friday, December 9, 2016 - December Music Maker: DJ Shub
Electronic dance beats with a heavy house blend has taken off in the past decade. This month we connect you to one Indigenous musician that really knows how to wrangle the beats. Dan "DJ Shub" General of the Mohawk Nation just released his debut solo project titled "PowWowStep." Formerly of A Tribe Called Red, DJ Shub continues to bring the sound that many audiences have embraced as they step to the dancefloor. The award-winning music mixer is our December Music Maker.
Native America Calling is a national call-in program that invites guests and listeners to join a dialogue about current events, music, arts, entertainment and culture.

The program is hosted by Tara Gatewood (Isleta Pueblo) and airs live each weekday from 1-2 pm Eastern.

Join the conversation by calling 1-800-996-2848.

When tobacco smoke threatens non-smokers
Tobacco smoke contributes to 41,000 non-smoker deaths every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A handful of studies, including one by the Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, suggest even thirdhand smoke-chemicals and residue from tobacco smoke that settle on walls, clothes and furniture-might also cause harm, mostly for people in smokers' homes. Some tribes ban commercial tobacco smoking in certain areas. But is that enough to protect children and other nonsmokers?
Native America Calling is a national call-in program that invites guests and listeners to join a dialogue about current events, music, arts, entertainment and culture.

The program is hosted by Tara Gatewood (Isleta Pueblo) and airs live each weekday from 10:00 -11:00 AM

Join the conversation by calling 1-800-996-2848.

K’ima:w Medical Center and University of California, Davis Cancer Comprehensive Center will be having a Health Circle to complete and evaluate the TRIBAL’s Health Educational Program. This will be on Monday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. You will be asked to spend an hour and a half in a talking circle and complete a survey. If you are interested or want more information contact Christine Bird at (916) 734-1685