Native Opinion is a unique Indigenous culture education Radio show & podcast from an American Indian perspective on current affairs. The Hosts of this show are Michael Kickingbear, an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot tribal nation of Connecticut and David GreyOwl, of the Echoda Eastern Band of Cherokee nation of Alabama. Together they present Indigenous views on American history, politics, the environment, and culture. This show is open to all people, and its main focus is to provi ...
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Wishing everyone a happy new year! Looking forward to sharing news, stories, Political analysis, interviews, and more from Indian Country in 2025! Please be safe! -The Native Opinion Team http://www.nativeopinion.comΑπό τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode 436_Final
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We take a closer look at President Biden's recent apology for the historical atrocities committed through Indian boarding schools, analyzing the substance of his remarks versus the expectations for actionable measures. We debate whether an apology alone suffices or if it requires a commitment to reparative actions, such as increased funding for men…
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Episode 435 "They Still Don't Know Us"
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The 2024 political election, and season is fast coming to an end. We wish it would also be an end to the chaos. Given the lead up to this presidential, as well as Senate and Congressional races, what issues are being debated by any of these candidates relevant to America’s Indigenous County? From the perspective of the hosts of this show not much. …
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Episode 434 “What do They Want in Return?”
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Episode 433 "What's Behind Door Number 1?"
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In thos episode of Native Opinion: * Biden/Trump Debate Coverage... What the ?!?!?!? * Judge Orders Rail Operator to Pay $400 Million to Tribe for Trespassing * House Subcommittee Considers Bills to Expand Tribal Land Trust Authority * Israel's Netanyahu blames Biden for withholding weapons. US officials say that's not the whole story * Oklahoma's …
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Ep 432 "It's About Time"
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Episode Description: It is rare in America to see a wealthy, white male convicted of a Felony crime. But that rarity disappeared recently for Donald Trump. Jurors convicted Trump on 34 counts of falsification of business records in the first degree, which is a felony in New York. Trump was a resident of New York most of his life, and generated weal…
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Episode 431 "“The Youth Can Lead the Way”
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Episode 431: “The Youth Can Lead the Way” Our Native youth can lead the way if we show them how, give them the tools to do so, and then get out of the way.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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The Genocide Of Palestine Is All To Familiar…
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Ever since Hamas attacked Israel, United States Federal Government has sworn to Support Israel’s stance of “it’s right to defend itself by continuing to fund them. But the killing of over 20,000 Palestinians of all ages and genders makes us believe this is genocide. Indigenous people of Turtle Island know all too well what genocide is. We have been…
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Episode 429 "Love For Lahaina"
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In this episode of Native Opinion, we do a deep dive into the fires which eliminated the town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii. From the loss of life, to greedy venture capitalists looking to acquire more land from the Kanaka Hawaiian people who have already lost so much. We also look at the politics involved, and try to bring a perspective that was nev…
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Episode 428 “Protecting Our Children’s Indigenous Identity…”
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In this Episode: The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, or “NAGPRA” Provides for the ownership or control of Native American cultural items (human remains and objects) excavated or discovered on Federal or tribal lands back to Federally recognized tribes. Among several aspects of the act, it directs Federal agencies and museums…
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Episode 427 "Didn't We Already Know That?"
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First, there was an acknowledgement by the Catholic Church about sins it committed against Indigenous people dating back to the 13th century. Then, in July of 2022, a mere Two Thousand, Thirty Four years since the church blessed and approved the genocide of Indigenous people to colonize North American continent and beyond, Pope Francis, who represe…
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Episode 426 "Indian Country or One America?"
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The question of whether Indian Country and the United States should be viewed as separate entities or as one unified country has been a topic of debate for decades. Given the history of colonization, genocide, and ongoing oppression faced by Indigenous peoples in the United States, tribes have argued that they should be recognized as true sovereign…
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Are Non-Natives still that afraid of Native people? Non-Native people still do all they can to destroy Native cultures and ways of life.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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"A corrupt act or practice."Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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The theft is appaling.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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"We have seen bans on education and bans on the truth before. It never ends well."Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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"The misery inflicted on people of color because of hatred has to end. Tribes in the West are trapped, locked in during a deadly storm because of no infrastructure, (roads), problems created by hatred. People dumped on streets during the coldest Christmas night in DC history, because of hate. Accountability has to take place."…
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"As we approach 2023 it is anybody’s guess how this nation ends up. With the midterms out of the way, the Republican Party already has their new version of Trump in Representative-Elect Santos. He ran his entire campaign on a lie, and of course, there are right wing voters who are embracing him, and to be fair, some who want him gone."…
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This podcast is sponsored by The Mohegan Trading Post, selling Native American fine art, apparel, indigenous based foods, and craft supplies. Episode Description: Another "Christmas" holiday is here. How do you celebrate? How do Native People Celebrate? In this episode, we explore this question just a bit... Also, Climate change is contributing to …
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The lie about equality and equal rights is just that. They are just that, lies. When laws have to be created to create “equal rights and protections”, then there was never any intent to provide “equal rights and protections” for everyone without it being forced.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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episode 417 "A National Day of Mourning"
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Americans celebrate a holiday they call Thanksgiving. It is a time where they share food and time with families, watch commercialized parades on TV, and then (some) finish their day by watching a professional football game. For indigenous people whose traditional territories are encroached upon each and every day, "Thanksgiving" is actually a day o…
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Episode 415 "Political Rats Are Running"
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It has always been said that rats will desert a sinking ship. Well, the nation is getting a good look at who the rats are and what ship is sinking. Native people have always been dragged on board sinking ships by the rats with no lifelines for Native people when things go wrong. Now, we are refusing to allow ourselves to be subjected.…
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"The question that begs to be asked is. Why?"Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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"Desperation will give way to crazy antics. The Republican party is full of antics and will pull out all the stops to see which version of crazy will top the next. What will they think of next!!!?"Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Is the climate agenda all talk and not enough action? With storms becoming more intense and people suffering from the ravages, is there really a direction? We look at some of the tragic effects of hurricane Ian, Fiona, and Maria with critical thought surrounding how the United States is reacting to Climate Change.…
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"For decades, water was viewed as an infinite resource. Native people knew better, and water was a living relative we respected and cared for."Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode 412 "Will the Old Myth Ever Die?"
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There has been an old belief among many voters for decades, generations, that old white men know what’s best for the nation and are the best choices to keep them in public office as lawmakers. That old myth could not be more wrong, and the myth needs to die.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode 411 "Get The 411"
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Everyday, there is so much information out there available for those who want to find it, but how much of that information is really reliable?Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode 410: “Is it Too Late to Save the Planet?”
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The destruction of flora and fauna because of the lack of concern for the planet cannot be calculated at this point. Because of the quest for as much money that can be made at the expense of Mother Earth, many indigenous peoples are experiencing the damages first-hand. Threats to livelihoods and homes have left many asking the question; is it too l…
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Episode 409 "When Will It Stop?"
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All it takes is one match to destroy an entire forest. We are that forest, and the ideologies of those who want us gone are the match.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode: 408 “In God We Trust”
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WARNING! THIS EPISODE IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR SMALL CHILDREN! In this episode of Native Opinion, we provide our deconstruction of Pope Francis visit to Cree territory in Canada, and the apology he provided to the victims of residential schools under the direction of the Catholic Church and the Canadian federal government. Was his apology enough? Ho…
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Episode 407 "The Fight Has Just Begun."
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To kick people when they are at their lowest is a form of abuse that will not go unchallenged. To hoodwink a populace with damaging, flagrant deeds, will not go unanswered.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode 406 "Water... the under valued, unappreciated precious resource."
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Climate Change causes droughts, with lake levels at an all-time low. In the United States, water is called a "resource," no different than some other capitalistic commodity. In this episode, we look at the challenges water faces, and what the effects of climate change are doing to it. We also discuss the misunderstood term "sustainability." We ask …
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Episode 405 "Will They or Won't They?"
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Navigating the political atmosphere at the national level right now with so many important issues that need to be addressed. In this episode, we focus on two. Saving lives and saving democracy. Both require levels of leadership that are questionable if it actually exists in Washington DC. The need for severe change is real, with decisions that requ…
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Episode: 404 “They Will Try to get Rid of Us any Way They Can.”
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The attempts, the successes, the lies, and the coverups. We are still here despite their attempts. In our main segment, we have a very serious discussion about gun violence in the United States. Who has failed the children and teachers who are the innocent victims? Who Is responsible? The Gun Manufacturers? Or the politicians who fail to implement …
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Episode 403 "We Have Answers and Solutions Gained Through Experience."
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America calls it a "Natural Resource”, but water is more than that. Much more. Yet the need and desire of state and federal governments to control access is often a detriment to indigenous People. Is this episode we examine some of these problems. We look at how the effects of man-made climate change is depleting available water, and why water righ…
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Episode: 402 “What Does it all Mean? It’s Anybody’s Guess.”
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It is still all about the numbers. The push to stop legal abortion is all about preserving and securing a hold on the ideology of white supremacy. If one was to drill down and see what the push has been in the past it is all about preserving white majorities.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode 401 “Now What?”
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There has always been a pervasive greed and hatred toward Natives and other peoples of color in this country. The desire to not be inclusive is a part of the everyday behaviors of State and local governments. When it comes to the overall inequality people of color face in this country, the phrase; ”Let them eat grass.” comes to mind.…
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Native Opinion Episode: 400! “And What a journey it Has Been!”
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The more things change the more they stay the same. We have witnessed many changes in Indian Country since our show’s beginning. What a journey it has been!Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode: 399 “They Just Can’t Help Themselves for Some Reason.”
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Why do many non-Natives feel we need oversight or mentoring? What is the matter with them? They just can’t help themselves.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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"Again, big oil is trying to conflate food prices with ethanol production. The biggest lies always sell."Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode: 397: We Were Managing and being "Good Land Stewards” Long Before the Europeans Came.
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Things were fine with the environment in this country, and water “management” was not a problem until the arrival of the colonizers. In this episode, we take a look at a long-standing and recently overturned federal rule which was used to limit tribal sovereignty.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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"The US is quick to provide aid to other countries in crisis. Natives and other people of color face crisis' every day with little to no assistance from this government."Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode: 395 “Our Traditions are an Important Part of Native Life.”
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Tradition comes in many forms. For our indigenous communities, one way they are preserved are through our food systems. In this episode of our show, we present two examples of how tribes are using traditional food systems for the continuance of traditional ways. In our "Racism in America" segment, we focus on a hotel in South Dakota who refuses to …
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"All we hear about climate change is what we all hear on the news. But who those changes affect are rarely if ever talked about."Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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Episode 393 "Has America Reached Its Lowest of Lows?"
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It really feels like the desire of some folks to embarrass themselves and the country as a whole has finally reached the pinnacle of Lowes. In this episode, we run another story about the Port Neeches Grove High school in Texas, and their continued disgusting behavior of appropriating Native American culture through their athletics sports program, …
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Episode: 392 “What Would the Country be like With Equal Opportunity and Treatment?”
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TITLE DESCRIPTION: We can only dream and continue to fight.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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They still don’t understand or don’t want to understand.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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The theory of the census count favoring and skewing the census numbers to favor non- melaninated people has been proven by the census bureaus’ own confession.Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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"Why?"Από τον Native Opinion Incorporated
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