Life on the Margins: An Urban Native Experience

Crossroads of Resistance

Live from the Woodward Theater in Cincinnati, we are joined by Palestinian activists Noel Maghathe and Sammy Ali, for a discussion around the parallels between Native Indigenous and Palestinian existence and experiences.
 
Special thanks to Devin Dabney for music and post production. 

The World’s Only Pow Wow Punk Rock Band

In this episode we are joined by 1876, the world's only pow wow punk rock band, straight from Portland Oregon.  Forming in 2020, 1876 proudly represents both the Northern Cheyenne and Blackfeet nations, singing in both languages. With sounds that any pow wow goer would recognize, 1876 proudly expresses their unique perspective as urban Natives.
 
Special thanks to Devin Dabney for production and music.

Indigenous Motherhood

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Urban Native Collective's board president, Dawn Knickerbocker (Anishinaabe/White Earth), about Indigenous motherhood. We discuss our journeys as mothers, our collective responsibility, how colonialism has disrupted our understanding of motherhood, and so much more. 
 
Special thanks to G French Productions & Devin Dabney for music and production.

Environmentalism, Eco-Colonialism, and Food Sovereignty

Live from the Cincinnati Playhouse, Jae Merica, James Blanchard, and Olivia Nava join us for a conversation on Environmentalism, Eco-Colonialism, and Food Sovereignty.  During this discussion we chat about about the biggest impacts to our environment, the benefit of Indigenous value systems, and how are communities are stronger together.
In partnership with the Playhouse Perspectives Series.  Playhouse Perspectives is made possible thanks to a generous gift from Barbara and Roderick Barr. 
 
Special thanks to G French Production and Devin Dabney for music and production.

Native Identity

Live from the Cincinnati Playhouse, Jae Merica joins us for a conversation on Native identity. During this personal roundtable discussion, we talk about what it means to be Native and how we're building stronger communities together. We also talk about the many things that have impacted our Indigeneity, including our upbringing, blood quantum, proximity to whiteness, and much more.
 
In partnership with the Playhouse Perspectives Series.  Playhouse Perspectives is made possible thanks to a generous gift from Barbara and Roderick Barr.
 
Special thanks to G French Productions & Devin Dabney for music and production.

Laughter Is Medicine

Laughter is some of the best medicine, and in this episode we discuss Homer Shadowheart's career as a Native comedian and actor.  We talk about Native representation in the entertainment industry, cultural appropriation, and so much more. 
 
Special thanks to G French Productions & Devin Dabney for music and production.

Working In White Spaces As Marginalized Individuals.

Live from the Cincinnati Playhouse, Tala Ali and Sammy Ali Al-Sirhani join us for a conversation around working in White spaces as marginalized individuals. We discuss topics such as micro-aggressions, tokenism, and the struggles we face everyday in the workplace.
 
In partnership with the Playhouse Perspectives Series. Playhouse Perspectives is made possible thanks to a generous gift from Barbara and Roderick Barr.
 
Special thanks to G French Productions & Devin Dabney for music and production.