The potlatch ceremony traditionally centers on gift-giving. It remains an important tradition for coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest, Canada and Alaska. It's meant as a way to show generosity, promote cooperation, and strengthen social bonds. The practice survived a nearly century-long ban by the government of Canada trying to force assimilation of Indigenous people. We'll explore how potlatch has evolved over the years and how it fits in with modern culture. 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 10-11 am. 
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The Hoopa Tribal Council scheduled a special meeting for Monday October 16th at 10a.m. in the Hoopa Tribal Council Chambers. If you have any questions you can call 625-4211.

There are simple but meaningful ways to acknowledge the traditional Indigenous inhabitants of the land. A campaign by the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture aims to increase such acknowledgements by educational and cultural institutions the way they are in other countries such as Canada and Australia. They suggest adopting practices like publicly offering recognition and respect and fostering a broader public awareness of history. We'll hear about the campaign and the possibilities for healing it holds.  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 10-11 am. 
Join the conversation by calling 1-800-996-2848

The Diabetes Prevention Program hosts a DM 101 class to familarize newly diagnosed type II diabetic patients with all they need to know about nutrition, exercise, effects on the body and when to get exams and tests completed. This class is on Tuesday, October 17th from 12p.m. to 1:30p.m. at the Diabetes Center. If you have any questions, give them a call at 625-4261 ext. 262.

Zuni fetishes are carvings that represent animals and hold special ceremonial value. They are carved from a variety of materials including marble, pipestone and travertine. Fetishes have become a thriving part of the Native art market. We'll talk with a few Zuni carvers about the history and practice of creating fetishes. 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 10-11 am. 
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This time last year, tensions were at an all-time high at the anti-Dakota Access Pipeline camps near the Standing Rock reservation in North Dakota. Private security officials had turned guard dogs on protesters, police used water hoses on crowds as temperatures dropped, and protesters and police clashed almost daily. The effort to stop the pipeline construction ultimately failed. But many activists say the movement galvanized a new generation of organizers for environmental justice. A year after a crucial time at Standing Rock, we'll talk with people about their experiences and the lessons they learned in retrospect. What messages from Standing Rock stay with you?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 10-11 am. 
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The Hoopa Higher Education Program is honoring the Spring and Summer 2017 students. The awards are going to be given at the Hoopa Firehouse on Thursday, October 19th starting at 11:30a.m. If you would like more information you can call the program at 625-4821. 

The next Mid Klamath Watershed Council Third Thursday Café is October 19th . They have a salsa contest to help support their local youth travel to Chile as part of the Rios to Rivers project. To enter the contest, bring the salsa before 6 p.m. at the Panamnik Building in Orleans. The contest begins at 6 p.m. you must bring two pints for tasting. For more information on this event, give them a call at 627-3202.

Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota) is among the leading chefs breathing new life into Indigenous cuisine. Now he's celebrating the launch of his new cookbook, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen," filled with creative recipes using traditional ingredients and methods.  He's known for dishes like bison wild rice bowls and roasted duck with sage. He shows how cooking can be an act of reclaiming history and culture. We'll talk to him about his mission to educate people as well as feed them. 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 10-11 am. 
Join the conversation by calling 1-800-996-2848