Native Opinion an American Indian Perspective

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 wealth dealing in real estate, among many other business ventures. Trump is an individual who conned many Americans into voting for him in 2016 to become America’s 45th President. In this episode of Native Opinion, we provide our opinion about the conviction, expressing that "It's about time."Also in this episode:We provide some perspective on definitions of the terms "Co-Management" and "Co-Stewardship" in Indian country. Usually attributed to land, we look at the positives and negatives to the application of these terms in partnerships with the United States federal government.Racism in America Segment:1.) A Federal Senator bars the appointment of America's first Native American Federal Judge 2.) A law suit waged by three men of color against American Airlines. You're not going to believe why they are suing!Ways to support our show:1) Share the show! Telling others about our show really helps us reach more people2.) Become a Native Opinion Member though Patron! Your monthly contributions really help us to keep producing episodes. (https://www.patreon.com/nativeopinion/membership)3.) Purchasing merchandise at the Mohegan Trading Post online retail store. A business owned by Co-host Michael Kickingbear (Mashantucket Pequot) and his wife Carol (Mohegan), check out http://www.mohegantradingpost.com Visit Native Opinion Online!http://www.nativeopinion.comVisit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content. https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

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 experiencing all forms of it for the past 300 years. In this episode of Native Opinion, we will draw sharp historic comparisons between the genocide that Israel is committing against Palestine and what the Indigenous Peoples of the North and Southern American Continents continue to endure. Resources: DECOLONIZE PALESTINE Indigenous peoples in PalestineVisit Native Opinion Online!http://www.nativeopinion.comVisit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content. https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

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 with possession or control over holdings or collections of Native American human remains and funerary objects to inventory them, identify their geographic and cultural affiliation, and notify the affected Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organization to begin the established process of returning them to tribes. Some institutions and states have been slow, even resistant to comply with this law. We look deeper into the responsibilities of institutions to comply with this law. Also… A landmark law case before the Supreme Court Of The United States (SCOTUS) handed down a major decision in favor of Native American tribes and parents by keeping in place a 40 year federal law known as the Indian Child Welfare Act. (or ICWA) We deconstruct this lawsuit and look into the reasons behind this very important case for Indian Country. And finally… American healthcare has become corporatized, and there have been some very serious consequences as a result of what has become risky business for patients and even medical providers across the country. We provide some examples of these changes and ask very important questions. Contact The show! E-mail: hosts@nativeopinion.comCall Us: 860-800-5595Visit Native Opinion Online!http://www.nativeopinion.comVisit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content. https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

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 nations, separate and distinct from the U.S.On the other hand, some argue that the idea of a "united" America is paramount and that recognizing that separate individual "Nations within a Nation" would be a threat to national unity and security. In this podcast, we will offer perspective on how the complex history and ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous peoples in the United States are largely ignored by elected politicians who (in some cases) come from within our tribal communities.Also...Recently, the Keep America Beautiful organization announced the release of all rights to its "Crying Indian" ad campaign made famous in the 1970s. We ask... why now?And...The first Native American to command a space mission has returned from a six month trip to the International Space Station. We welcome her, and the space X Dragon crew back to earth.The Native Opinion Podcast is Hosted by Michael Kickingbear (Mashantucket Pequot) and David Grey Owl (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.) Learn more about the hosts here.Research and Website resources from this episode:One America? (1st Segment)Markwayne Mullin Goes Nuclear On Labor Leader In Fiery Hearing On Unions (VIDEO)Can UPS drivers make 100k?Ups Feeder Driver Salary (According to Zip Recruiter)What Does a UPS Feeder Driver Do?'Class War' Erupts at Hearing as Union Leader and GOP Senator Exchange Verbal BlowsTEAMSTER OFFICER SALARY REPORT (2019)Interview With Mark-Wayne Mullin (VIDEO: The Oklahoma News Report)Carol Tome, CEO, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Total Compensation for Fiscal Year Ending in 2021: $27,620,893. (Source: AFLCIO)UPS CEO addresses dangerous heat inside trucks and contentious weekend deliveries as a driver strike threatens to upend millions of deliveriesMarkwayne Mullin to replace Jim Inhofe in U.S. Senate (VIDEO)Mullin's and Hern's net worth jump with sale of businessesNative News Today's Jason Salsman visits with US Congressman and Cherokee citizen Markwayne Mullin VIDEO (Produced by Mvskoke Media)Report: Markwayne Mullin earned $600,000-plus in outside income against House rulesKeep America Beautiful organization announced the release of all rights to its "Crying Indian"National Congress of American Indians Aquires Rights Retires “Crying Indian”National Congress of American Indians Press ReleaseExample of one of the "Crying Indian" ad spots. VIDEOWelcome home Commander Nicole Aunapu Mann, First Native American Woman in Space First Native American Woman in Space VIDEOFirst Native American woman to fly in space returns to Earth‘That was one heck of a ride,’ said NASA astronaut Nicole Mann after landing into the Gulf of MexicoVisit Native Opinion Online!http://www.nativeopinion.comVisit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content. https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

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"We have seen bans on education and bans on the truth before. It never ends well."Visit Native Opinion Online!http://www.nativeopinion.comVisit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content. https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

"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."Visit Native Opinion Online!http://www.nativeopinion.comVisit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content. https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

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.Visit Native Opinion Online!http://www.nativeopinion.comVisit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content. https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion