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Native America Calling

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Climate Change
Indigenous Rights
Tribal Sovereignty
Indigenous Peoples
Native American Rights
Native American Communities
Native American Education
Indigenous Music
Native American History
Mental Health
Affordable Housing
Salmon
Cultural Identity
Suicide Prevention
Artificial Intelligence
Alaska
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National Radio Day
National Park Service
Cultural Heritage

Interactive, daily program featuring Native and Indigenous voices, insights, and stories from across the U.S. and around the world.

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A racial discrimination lawsuit by a non-Native resident of Hawaii threatens to dismantle a Native Hawaiian land benefit established by Congress more than a century ago. The suit challenges the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921, a federal law res... more

Overall support for many key LGBTQ+ issues remains overwhelmingly high among Americans, but a new survey shows that support declining for the first time in years. Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey shows 69% of those surveyed favor same-sex ma... more

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A major housing and retail development proposal in Virginia threatens to pave over the birthplace of one of America’s most influential historical leader. Paramount Chief Powhatan is the notable late-1500s leader who united local tribes into what beca... more

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As the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66, some historians, scholars, and curators are offering a different perspective of the famed Mother Road. An exhibition just opened at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, Ok... more

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Recent Guests

CJ Bernal
Chef and owner of Dawn Butterfly Café, Taos Pueblo and Skwai First Nation
Dawn Butterfly Café / Taos Pueblo
Episode: Friday, May 29, 2026 — The Menu: Dawn Butterfly Café, camas restoration, and the Indigenous food pyramid
Jordan Mercier
Cultural education coordinator for the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
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Episode: Friday, May 29, 2026 — The Menu: Dawn Butterfly Café, camas restoration, and the Indigenous food pyramid
Shaun Griswold
Correspondent at High Country News and Native News Online
High Country News / Native News Online
Episode: Friday, May 29, 2026 — The Menu: Dawn Butterfly Café, camas restoration, and the Indigenous food pyramid
Sherman Funmaker
Ho-Chunk Bear Clan Elder; author of Bear Tracks, Memories of a Ho-Chunk Elder
Bear Tracks (Wisconsin Historical Society Press)
Episode: Thursday, May 28, 2026 — Exploring home, culture, and personal resolve with writers Joan Kane and Sherman Funmaker
Joan Navajuk Kane
Anupiak writer and chair of creative writing at Reed College
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Episode: Thursday, May 28, 2026 — Exploring home, culture, and personal resolve with writers Joan Kane and Sherman Funmaker
Charles Riley
Governor of Acoma Pueblo
Acoma Pueblo
Episode: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — Oil drilling vs cultural preservation at Chaco Canyon
Mario Atencio
American Indian Studies Ph.D. candidate, Dene
University of New Mexico
Episode: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — Oil drilling vs cultural preservation at Chaco Canyon
Emily Burgueno
Chairwoman of the Kumeyaay Digeuño Land Conservancy
Kumeyaay Digeuño Land Conservancy
Episode: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Border wall construction damaging sacred sites
David Martinez
Director of the Institute for Transborder Indigenous Nations at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Border wall construction damaging sacred sites

Hosts

Sean Spruce
Host of Native America Calling
Jill Freitas
National Native News anchor introducing segments; contributes to Native America Calling

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • Getting close to US native czlture

    Thank you for giving me interesting insights to native American culture! Couldnt be closer to me, here in Europe. The only thing irritating me is that there are no perspectives from non-US indigenious groups, not even f.e. with a subject as lithium harvesting which has its hugest spot world wide in Chile and Bolivia. Why is America so oftenly supposed to be synonymous to US?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ein längererspitzname
    Germany3 years ago
  • Excellent show

    I love this show! Such high quality content with great guests and hosts. Thought provoking and informative on important issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ana Thema
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent Source of Information

    As a White American, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn more about Native/Indigenous issues directly from the people themselves. This program format is welcoming and informative. Thank you for all the valuable content and straightforward journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XarifaBedford
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome & educational

    I listen to a few different Native podcasts, and this ranks right up there with “all my ancestors” - I love it! The flow is great, and the information provided is enlightening and helpful for my own education and conversations with others. Thank you very much for putting this together, my family looks forward to every new episode :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K. Vollmer
    United States5 years ago
  • It's Great!

    As a white, cisgendered woman in Ohio, I looked around for a Native American podcast to provide me with news and information about Native American people. When I found Native America Calling, I knew I found what I was looking for- it's a fabulous mix of everything you could want- politics, the news cycle, food, entertainment, etc. As it's a daily show and there are A LOT of back catologue to go through, I'm still really behind (March 2020) but I love it so far. I love that it's hosted by wome... more

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    5
    S. Ankenbauer
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience often praises the accessibility and depth of policy discussions without sacrificing community perspectives.
Listeners appreciate deep, respectful Native-focused journalism and a clear, informative format.
Guests bring strong expertise across law, governance, health, and environment.

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Talking Points

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Friday, May 29, 2026 — The Menu: Dawn Butterfly Café, camas restoration, and the Indigenous food pyramid
Q: What is camas harvesting like and why is it important for the community?
Camas harvesting is a patient, low-and-slow process with traditional tools; restoring camas fields and access helps revitalize food traditions, improve mental health through community activities, and reconnect people with the land.
Friday, May 29, 2026 — The Menu: Dawn Butterfly Café, camas restoration, and the Indigenous food pyramid
Q: How did the community approach building the café, and what makes it unique?
The building was constructed by Taos Pueblo community members using local labor, with a focus on keeping work within the tribe, learning skills, and ensuring cultural alignment and pride in the project.
Friday, May 29, 2026 — The Menu: Dawn Butterfly Café, camas restoration, and the Indigenous food pyramid
Q: When did you decide to expand Dawn Butterfly Café beyond the espresso bar?
I decided to expand after recognizing the opportunity to bring economic development back to the tribe, shape the business on our land, and invest in the community by creating a full-service restaurant that supports our people.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 — Exploring home, culture, and personal resolve with writers Joan Kane and Sherman Funmaker
Q: What drew you to publish your personal writings as Bear Tracks after so long as a form of therapy?
He explains that the writings accumulated over decades, and publishing became a way to preserve them for family and community, with support from institutions that funded his education.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 — Exploring home, culture, and personal resolve with writers Joan Kane and Sherman Funmaker
Q: Sherman, how did your upbringing influence your writing and your sense of Ho-Chunk identity?
His answer emphasizes family history, early life challenges, and the shaping role of parents and siblings in fostering storytelling, resilience, and cultural continuity.

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The program features Indigenous voices spanning governance, law, health, environment, education, culture, and policy, often weighing Native rights, sovereignty, and community resilience against federal and state actions. Episodes frequently center tribal leadership, legal perspectives, conservation debates, and cultural preservation, with real-world calls from listeners and stakeholders shaping the dialogue. A notable strength is the thoughtful integration of policy analysis with lived experience from Indigenous communities, guests, and journalists, offering both depth and accessibility for audiences seeking informed perspectives on Native issues across the U.S. and beyond.

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Recent guests on Native America Calling include:

1. CJ Bernal
2. Jordan Mercier
3. Shaun Griswold
4. Sherman Funmaker
5. Joan Navajuk Kane
6. Charles Riley
7. Mario Atencio
8. Emily Burgueno

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