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A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 38: Interview Asia Brown Masters in Public Health & Communications Specialist Portland Area Indian Health BoardToday Matt and Zach inteview one of Matts Collegues from Oregon State University. Asia Brown, Asia has recently graduated with her Masters of Public Health and is currently working with her tribe the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. In the interview we discuss some of the important topics Asia has cover as well as catch up with an old friend. Asia is doing important work in Indian Country and we hope that you enjoy listening to her story and help support her along her professional journey. As always we ask that you please like subscribe and follow the podcast as...2025-07-081h 05A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 37: Treaties: Yurok Nation Hoopa Valley Treaties of Northern CaliforniaIn this weeks episode Matt and Zach dive into The Yurok Treaty. You will quickly learn that there n fact is no treaty the Yurok signed. You may ask why we choose to talk about them this week. Well we wanted to showcase the fact that not every tribe signed treaties and that thew land was very much indeed stolen from the Yurok due to things like manifest destiny. We talk about how the Gold Rush and loggers in northern California affected many of the decisions that led the Yurok to where they are at today. As always we...2025-06-2452 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 36: Tribal Nations: The Mescalero Apache Tribe of New MexicoIn this weeks episode we head back into our Tribal Nation Seires we highlight the Mescalero Apache Tribe in New Mexico. We dive into their History, Culture, what makes them unique as a people. We also look at who they are today and current tourism and economic ventures. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe wherever you may be listening to this podcast. We really do appreciate it as it helps us grow. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe as it does help us grow and we want that!2025-06-1052 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 35: Looking back at A Native Podcast with our first in person episodeHello all and welcome to this weeks episode of A Native Podcast. Today Matt and Zach look back at all the episodes they have published in the last two years. They also recap some of their favorite episodes and much much more. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe wherever you may be listening to this podcast. We really do appreciate it as it helps us grow.2025-05-2044 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 34: The American Bison Buffalo The Walmart of the Plains from the home to the food we ateToday we talk about the American Buffalo or Bison and its key role on the American Prairie for the Native American people. We briefly tell some stories about how the bison relates to our cultures as well as how it was referred to as the Walmart of the great plains. The bison provided everything from the shelter to the every day tools our ancestors needed. The relationship between our cultures and this animal is a must for survival. As always we ask that you please share this podcast with someone you may know. Pleas give us a share and...2025-05-0658 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 33: Indian Country Power Couple TJ and Frances Altekruse Northern Cheyenne & Crow NationToday we interview Tj and Frances Altekruse. Matt. and Zach met TJ and Frances at the made in Montana Tradeshow earlier this year. We talked about about all the wonderful things this power couple is accomplishing in Indian Country. We learned that Tj is a non native working with tribal economical development and Frances is an enrolled Northern Cheyenne working with Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health. On this episode we discuss everything from Bigfoot beliefs to disenrollment. We hope you enjoy the interview of this power couple. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe to...2025-04-221h 06A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 32: Tribal Nations The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, North CarolinaOn this episode of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, we highlight the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. We talk about the History, culture, and what distinguishes the Eastern Band from the Oklahoma Cherokee Nation. We also talk what makes the Cherokee unique, highlighting their success in tourism as well as being one of the largest Tribal Nations East of the Mississippi River! As always we ask that you please like an subscribe as it does help us grow and we want that! https://linktr.ee/anativepodcast2025-04-091h 03A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 31: Interview: Conner Kankelborg Manitoba Metis Federation/Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa IndiansOn this weeks episode we interview Conner Kankelborg a memeber of the Manitoba Metis Federation and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. We talk about his enrollment in the Manitoba Metis Federation. We even talk about Conners Podcast "Of All My Relatives" (https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJkX8OC1VPqUtYZzmlzut?si=1b097cbe4d8445da) It is a wonderful interview that we hope you enjoy. As always pleas like subcribe and thumbs up this podcast. On Spotify, Itunes, YouTube or wherever you subscribe to us at to make sure you are staying tuned into all the latest content!2025-03-1857 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 30: Treaties: Medicine Lodge TreatyOn this weeks episode we interview Conner Kankelborg a memeber of the Manitoba Metis Federation and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. We talk about his enrollment in the Manitoba Metis Federation. We even talk about Conners Podcast "Of All My Relatives" (https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJkX8OC1VPqUtYZzmlzut?si=1b097cbe4d8445da) It is a wonderful interview that we hope you enjoy. As always pleas like subcribe and thumbs up this podcast. On Spotify, Itunes, YouTube or wherever you subscribe to us at to make sure you are staying tuned into all the latest content!2025-03-0456 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 29: Interview: Reno Charette Crow, Grandmother, Educator, Knowledge Keeper & LeaderOn this weeks episode we interview one our our favorite people when it comes to Indian Country and all topics Native. We would like to introduce you to todays guest Reno Charette, Crow (Apsáalooke). In 2016 Zach and Renos paths crossed when Reno was a professor of Zachs at Montana State University Billings (MSUB). However, Reno has also held well respected positions such as serving as Governor Brian Schweitzers Coordinator for Indian Affairs, Director of American Indian Outreach for MSUB, and currently Serves as A Project Coordinator for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). Now these are not a...2025-02-1058 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 28: Tribes: St. Regis Mohawk AkwesasneOn this weeks episode we talk all things St. Regis Mohawk. We look into the struggles of being a Native tribe that sites on an International Border. We also show some videos and explain a little bit more about what it is like to be in upstate New York. As always we ask like you like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you may be listeing in from. It really helps us out! 2025-01-2849 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 27: Interview: Paul Fragua Fire Keeper, Runner, Translator & InterpreterOn this weeks episode we interview Mr. Paul Fragua. He is a fire keeper, runner, translator and interpreter. He is keeping the fires of Tribal sovereignty and self-determination burning through his life’s work in Native Nation building, and in giving voice to the voiceless and bringing visibility to the invisible. Paul specializes in strategic planning, master planning, resource development and technical assistance. He has over 40 years of Native community outreach, community planning and development experience. His professional work and volunteer involvement have provided him with expertise in public relations, communications and resource development. He is well respected for hi...2025-01-1459 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 26 Native American Traditional Sports & Games including Lacrosse and moreIn this episode of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach we talk Traditional Native American Sports and Games. With sports such as Lacrosse, stickball, horse racing, and Alaskan Native and even Hawaiian sporting and more. We learn about these leisure activities and dive into some Tribal History of these games and the purposes, whether social, ceremonial, or even gambling. We also talk about the different regions and share some videos to help explain the subjects. As always we thank you and please ask that you like, thumbs up, subscribe, follow and add us as these little things go...2024-12-311h 00A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 25: Native American Contemporary Sports Modern DayIn this weeks episode we talk about modern day sports. Such as Baseball, Basketball and Football. Focusing on Native American Athletes and organizations that are beneficial to Indian Country. We talk about the Native Athletes in various sports in both college and the Professional Levels, the popularity of Native sports. We discuss Native Athletes such as Jacoby Ellsbury, Lindy Waters III, The Schimmel Sisters and many more! If you are looking for the Traditional Sports episode don't worry that will be episode 26 in which we talk about Lacrosse, Powwow and various other traditional games and sports. Sit back relax...2024-12-1058 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 24: Tribes: The Yakama Nation (Yakima)In this weeks episode we dive into the Yakama Nation (Yakima). Located in Washington State the Yakama are considered a Columbia plateau peoples. We talk about the tribes early treaty signed in 1855 as well as mention some of the tribal enterprises. The Yakama are a very large tribe and passionate about many things such as hunting. We even show you a video from Real Tree about Yakima Elk hunting. As always we thank you for your support and as that you please like subscribe add and share this podcast with your friends and family. Your support truly goes along...2024-11-2650 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 23: Interview: Joanne Gray educator in Indian Country for 60+ yearsOn this weeks episode we speak to someone close to use. Yes that is right Joanne Gray, Zachs grandmother joins us and we talk Indian Education. Now as a non native she gives us her perspective of working and living within Indian Country. As an educator she worked with various tribes, tribal organizations, and non natives working with Native American children both on and off tribal land. She dedicated 60+ years of work in many different regions including the Southwest, Northwest and Great Plains. Now retired we sit down with her and look back on these memories and hard work...2024-11-1256 min
A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 1: A Native Podcast: IntroductionsIn this first ever episode of A Native Podcast with Matt Zach. We give you an introduction to who we are and where we come from. We not only explain our personal histories but our native educational histories as well. We plan on having this podcast out weekly to help educate those on all the topics within Indian Country. We plan on doing research to differnt tribes, organizations and tribal histories all with the plans of sharing that information here. We also like to remind everyone that this is a positive safe space and we do not have the...2024-10-3149 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 22: Treaty of Washington 1855 Minnesota Chippewa Ojibwe Land TreatyToday we discuss the Treaty of Washington of 1855 also know as the Treaty with the Ojibuwe. This treaty helped deal with the largest land grab by the federal government to Native Americans living in the then Minnesota Territory. Matt and Zach discuss this treaty comaparing it to the ones they know and some that they have already discussed on this podcast. We talk about tribal soverignty and many other issues that Minnesota Natives experience. Please tune in every two weeks to get your newest podcast episode of Matt and Zach a Native Podcast. We ask that you please share...2024-10-2957 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 21: Interview: Gerald Gray Jr. Chairman of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of MontanaIn todays interview we have a conversation with Gerald Gray Jr, Chairman of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Gerald discusses the journey he went on from being a volunteer council member back in 2010 to leading his tribe to Federally recognition in 2019. We discuss the challenges it took for him and the Little Shell people s well as the 100 years war with the Federal Government. The Little Shell are the newest Federally Recognized Tribe in the Country so we also dive into some the work the Tribe is currently doing. Such as setting up a government...2024-10-1559 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 20: Tribes: Oglala Sioux TribeIn today's episode of A Native podcast with Matt and Zach, we look at Matt's Tribe: The Oglala Lakota Nation or commonly known as: Oglala Sioux Tribe. Matt highlights general Tribal History of his Tribe, until present day, as well as the lands that encompass the Oglala Nation: The present day Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. From wounded knee to the black hills, we cover it all in this episode. 2024-10-0155 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 19: Interview: Luhui Whitebear PHD. Oregon State Professor and Costal Chumash Tribal MemberIn this Interview we talk to Luhui Whitebear PHD. a Coastal Chumash Educator and Current Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies at Oregon State University. The topic of this conversation focuses on Tribal Education. We discuss the work Luhui has done over the years both at Oregon State as well as in here tribal communities. We even dive into the lack of education on California Tribes and talk particularly about state recognized tribes.
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A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 18: Native American MascotsIn todays episode we discuss the controviersal topic of Native American Mascots. We dive into the imagery use, sports teams and brands that use native mascots as well as give our opinions on the matter. It is a very sensitve topic and we understand people do have strong feelings about this. We ask that you go into this with an open mind hoping to learn and understand something about American Indian usage in the mascot role.
We ask that you please like, subscribe, add and share A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach with your friends and...2024-09-031h 08A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 17: Interview: Joseph Dowd Grand Ronde HistorianIn todays interview we talk to Joseph Dowd, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Oregon. Joseph has worked in several positions and departments within his Tribal Community. This episode focuses on the topic of Tribal Museums and his recent work at the Chachalu Cultural Center and Museum in Grand Ronde Oregon. Some may call him a historian and keeper of tribal traditions. We hope you take the time to listen and enjoy this conversation we have with Joseph. Make sure to tune in every other Tuesday to get new episodes of A Native Podcast with...2024-08-201h 03A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 16: Treaties: Middle Oregon Treaty of 1855In our second treaty episode we look at the Middle Oregon Treaty of 1855. Under the provisions of the 1855 Middle Oregon Treaty, the tribes ceded 10 million acres to the United States, and 578,000 acres were reserved for what became the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. 2024-08-061h 07A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 15: Tribes: The Miccosukee of FloridaIn this episode we dive into the History and culture of the Miccosukee Seminole Tribe of Florida. Our first tribe in the Southeast region of the United States, we look at what makes this tribe and culture a unique part of Indian Country! This is a continuation of our series highlighting Native American Nations.
Please Like Add and Subscribe2024-07-2346 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 14: TREATIES: FORT LARMIE TREATYIn this Episode, we dive into the infamous Ft. Laramie Treaty. We look at the History, read the articles of the Treaty, discuss the Tribal Nations involved with this treaty as well as the illegal government seizure of the Black Hills. We dive into how this treaty impacts tribes in the Northern Great Plains to this day. The first of many episodes highlighting Treaties with Tribal Nations. Stay tuned and see which treaty we will highlight next! 2024-06-251h 09A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 13: Tribes: HOPIIn this week's episode we shift gears to highlight a specific Tribal Nation: The Hopi Tribe. We ask, who are the Hopi? Where are they located? What makes them unique compared to other Tribal Nations? This is the first of many podcast's that will focus on a specific Tribal Nation! Stay tuned in and on the lookout as your Tribe could be coming up next!
Please Like Add and Subscribe to stay up to date on the latest from A Native Podcast 2024-06-041h 03A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 12: Interview: Wildlife Biologist Bryan Begay - Diné (Navajo)This week on "A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach" We interview Bryan Begay. Bryan is a member of the Navajo Nation and has worked in various areas of Forestry. He has worked with spotted owl surveys, GIS Technology, and in various locations throughout Oregon, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Currently for the BLM in Arizona. This is the first interview of many where we highlight Native People doing awesome things throughout Indian Country!
Please if you could also like, thumbs up, subscribe, follow, favorite, and even tell your best about A Native Podcast as we would...2024-05-0759 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 11: Native American Hunting and Fishing RightsIn this episode of the podcast we dive into the origins of Tribal Hunting and Fishing rights starting with treaties. From the Great Plains Hunting Rights to Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest Fishing Rights, and gathering rights and everything in between we look at what gives Tribal Nations the rights to continue these traditions as our ancestors always have. As always please make sure to tune in to A Native Podcast to learn more about these issues and topics. If you have a comment or would like to be a guest please contact us. 2024-04-231h 16A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 10: Native American Boarding SchoolsIn this Episode we discuss Native American Boarding Schools. We discuss the unfortunate early days of the Boarding Schools and the shameful and traumatic history and trauma that many people still live today. We dive into the recent news the last few years about the discovery of unmarked graves at these schools. We discuss the total numbers of boarding schools since the onset of the boarding school system, as well as the different types of boarding schools (Government run, church run) as well as the boarding schools that still operate today. We talk about the many resources and organizations...2024-03-191h 03A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 9: Native American HousingIn this episode of the podcast we talk about Tribal Housing. We start with types of Traditional Housing Structures by regions, Treaty agreements and what housing looked like in the early days of the reservations, and what modern Tribal Housing looks like. We also talk about HUD housing, housing resources, Section 184 Loans, and Hawaiian Homes. 2024-02-201h 07A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 8: Native American EducationIn this episode of a Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, we look at Tribal Education. We look at the origins of Tribal Education from the treaties, and how Tribal Education has changed with time at the K-12 Level all the way up to the PhD's that some Tribal Colleges are now offering its Native Students.
Please tune in to listen to new episodes as the come out. Pleas like add and subscribe where possible as well as it helps us out. Also please share and tell your friends.2024-01-301h 07A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 7: Native American HealthcareThis week Matt and Zach talk healthcare and try to provide a better understanding of the healthcare system and how it got to where it is at today. They also give some examples and talk of new happenings. Our goal is that this episode helps you on your journey to understand more about healthcare in our tribal communities as you continue to learn. We ask that you use this as a first step into diving into other native healthcare topics we are not experts but only enthusiasts sharing our knowledges with you in this place of respect. If you...2024-01-091h 08A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 6: Tribal Gaming/ Indian CasinosIn this episode Matt and Zach try to debunk the sterotype of Native Casinos. We talk about the History of Tribal Gaming and how it got its start from Bingo Halls. Going so far to talk about how some of these Casinos have become some of Americas top resorts. Now again our hope is that you take this episode as a starting point on your research and education on this topic. We hope you learn something today! Please make sure to like, subscribe and add us to your favorites as it helps us keep doing what we do. With...2023-12-2058 minA Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 5: Tribal EconomiesIn this week's episode we dive into Tribal Economics, which is so much more than just casinos! We talk what tribes are doing with tourism, outdoor recreation, green energy, and many more new business ventures that Tribes are partaking in!
As of right now we are publishing episodes every 3 weeks. In February 2024 we will go to Bi Weekly episodes. Thank you to everyone listening and tuning in we really appreciate it. 2023-12-201h 07A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 4: Native American Tribal SovereigntyIn this Episode we talk about all aspects of Tribal Sovereignty. We look at tribal jurisdictions, police, government, sovereignty in relationship to treaties. We also look at modern day issues like ICWA, hunting and fishing rights, citizenship, casinos and many more! 2023-11-071h 05A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 3: Native American TreatiesIn this Episode of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach we dive into Treaties between the Federal Government and Tribal Nations. We answer the questions: What is a Treaty? What do Treaties consist of? We also discuss how well the federal government has upheld these treaties with Tribal Nations and the struggle to protect these treaty rights today. 2023-10-171h 05A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, Your 101 Guide to Indian CountryEpisode 2: What is A Native American?In this episode of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach we look at terminology: Native American, Indian, First Nations, Aboriginal, Indigenous, First Peoples. We also dive into the complexity of Tribal Enrollment, Citizenship, Identity and Culture. We also touch on the current topics and issues of Pretendians, Blood Quantum, and Tribal Disenrollment. Join us and listen in as we answer the question: “What is a Native American?”.2023-09-261h 08
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