The NCAI Sentinel Podcast signals a rebirth of NCAI’s oldest and most continuously published membership newsletter, The NCAI Sentinel. Published for the first time in the 1940s, The Sentinel focused on NCAI membership matters, events, people and policy issues. This newly conceived version will, instead, take a look backwards with a nod to the present. Each episode will feature stories about past events, programs, and people, as well as exclusive segments on NCAI leaders throughout the years ...
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Native Vote: Supporting a Sovereignty Ticket in 2024 and Beyond
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In this episode of The Sentinel, we examine the ongoing barriers and obstacles that Native voters face when accessing the polls. As we approach the 2024 elections, we examine NCAI’s legacy of advocacy on this subject. We also take a look at current advocacy and initiatives that will increase Native civic participation in the political process. We a…
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Eroding Sovereignty: The Devastating Impacts of Dams on Tribal Communities
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In this episode of The Sentinel, we uncover the devastating effects that dams have on Indian Country. The construction and maintenance of dams cause flooding of sacred sites, displacement of people from their ancestral lands, and permanent disruption of the ecosystem and fish populations. These irreparable consequences result in the loss of traditi…
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Empowering Tribal Nations in the 21st Century: NCAI and the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty
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As the growth of technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the issue of Tribal Digital Sovereignty is of crucial importance now more than ever. Join us on this episode of The Sentinel as we hear from experts who will help shed light on this subject. Listeners will learn about the recently launched Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, a part…
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Beyond Words: The Power of Native Language Revitalization
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The survival of American Indian and Alaska Native languages is essential to the success of tribal communities and Native ways of life. However, without urgent and sustained intervention, far too many Native languages risk extinction within the coming decades. In this episode of The Sentinel, we highlight the urgency of this issue, and examine the c…
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100 Years Of Citizenship: Commemorating The Snyder Act
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In this episode of The Sentinel, we commemorate the centennial of the Indian Citizenship Act, passed into law on June 2, 1924. Also known as The Snyder Act, this pivotal piece of legislation granted citizenship to all American Indian people born within the limits of the United States. Join us as we look back at the origins of this law, and its conn…
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A Seat at the Table: Tribal Nations and the 2024 Farm Bill
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In this episode of The Sentinel, we uncover the origins of the Farm Bill. Although not a common household name, this massive omnibus bill touches many aspects of our personal lives. It governs agriculture, regulates food prices, legislates food policy and production, establishes funding for food distribution programs, and much more. The first Farm …
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Healing Through Restoration: The Native American Graves Repatriation Act
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In this episode of The Sentinel, we examine a critical piece of legislation aimed at remedying past injustices by addressing the treatment and repatriation of cultural items, objects of cultural patrimony, sacred objects, and human remains. Since its enactment in 1990, the Native American Graves Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) has presented considerable …
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More Than A 51-Cent Problem: Native Women And The Gender Pay Gap
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In this episode of the Sentinel, we celebrate the start of Women’s History Month this March by exploring the gender pay gap – an issue that not only affects Native women, but also their families and communities as well. As the United States recently commemorated the 15th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, some news outlets have recent…
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Episode 9 Navigating The New Normal: The Impacts of Government Shutdowns on Indian Country
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In this Special Episode of the Sentinel, we examine the root causes of government shutdowns. Congress has resorted to continuing resolutions and stop gap measures to fund the government. Surely this seems like ‘the new normal’. But what does this mean for Tribal Nations, citizens and the overall economic health and well being of tribal governments …
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Advocacy in Action: The Origins of ECWS
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In this episode of The Sentinel, we journey back in time to trace the origins of the Executive Council Winter Session (ECWS), one of NCAI’s three annual conferences. This policy-focused gathering of Tribal leaders happens at the start of each year and has its roots in the 1950s, during an era when Tribal Nations were fighting against the forces of …
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Strength in Unity: Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Mutual Assistance
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In this episode of The Sentinel, we share an inspirational story from NCAI’s archives–the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Mutual Assistance. Created by NCAI leaders in 1947 with the purpose of forging Tribal Nations together in unity and purpose, the Treaty is far from just a stagnant archival document–it carries a message that still resonates with…
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Native Voting Rights and Civic Participation
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As 2023 comes to an end, The Sentinel looks ahead to next year and the 2024 US Presidential Election. Campaigning and debates will soon dominate the news in advance of voters heading to the polls in November. In this episode of The Sentinel, we examine the ongoing barriers that American Indian and Alaska Native citizens face while exercising the ri…
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Mining and Monuments: A Conversation about Tribal Lands
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The current drive towards independence from fossil fuels and to a clean energy economy presents distinct challenges to Tribal communities. Many of the minerals that are needed, such as lithium, cobalt, and copper, rest on or near Tribal Lands, putting both the resources of Tribal Nations and the well-being of their citizens at risk. In this episode…
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Native Excellence: Native Voices in Higher Education
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It's that time of year again—the season when students of all ages return to their classrooms, embarking on a fresh school year. In this episode of The Sentinel, we delve into the distinctive challenges faced by Native students pursuing higher education. Our focus begins with an exploration of NCAI's historical advocacy on behalf of Native students …
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The Fight to End Harmful Mascots
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Negative and derogatory images of American Indian and Alaska Native people can be found everywhere–just turn on your TV on any given day to watch a movie, show or sports game, and chances are you will encounter an image, symbol or mascot that depicts Native people in a racist, and stereotypical manner. The media plays a crucial role in shaping peop…
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Colorado River Water Rights and The 2023 Mid Year
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In this second episode of “The Sentinel'', The National Congress of American Indians invites listeners to learn more about the issue of water rights. Discover what happened in NCAI history and what’s happening now to create a full picture of this far from resolved issue. To kick off the episode, we feature Ryan Seelau, NCAI Director of Policy and L…
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The Origin Story and the First Mid Year
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In the premiere episode of "The Sentinel," the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) invites you along on a journey through time, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped the exercise of tribal sovereignty. First, travel back to NCAI's inception in 1944 and witness the ever-evolving needs of Tribal Nations in the face of mounting threa…
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