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Friday, September 1, 2023 – Remembering Ada Deer

Ada Deer was a pioneer in education as a lecturer and researcher in social work and Native American Studies at the University of Madison-Wisconsin. She was also renowned for her tireless advocacy and policy work. She was instrumental in achieving federal recognition for Alaska Native villages, her …

Indigenous Author Publishes Book of Anishinaabe Poem-Songs

Marcie R. Rendon released her first book of poetry, “Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millenium.” The book launched at Birchbark Bizhiw in Minneapolis last Tuesday. Rendon was joined by two Anishinaabe musicians for a unique reading that combined music, poetry, and culture.  Image Description: Marcie R.…

A tribute to Ada Deer

The Fitchburg Common Council will honor the memory of a legendary leader, three Wisconsin public health leaders earned a national honor and Forward Madison will host a fundraiser for Black Girl Magic this week.

Mike Yarwood, Ada Deer, Sir Ian Wilmut, Dorothy Purdew

Matthew Bannister on Mike Yarwood, whose impressions of famous people made him one of TV’s biggest stars in the 1970s and 80s. Ada Deer, the Native American campaigner who became head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs under President Clinton. Professor Sir Ian Wilmut, the embryologist who led the tea…

A sneak peek at IGRA-Ada Deer- “I got smacked at GC 2023”

A listener has an ask about IGRA- Ada Deer’s words to the HCN-I was on the wrong side of almost all the Resolutions at GC 2023

Rebroadcast of a Conversation with Ada Deer

On today’s show we’re rebroadcasting an interview from 2019 in which outgoing News Director Chali Pittman interviewed Ada Deer, the late Native American social worker, activist, professor, lobbyist, and author. They talk about Deer’s life, work, and American Indian history.  Deer grew up on the…

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Eklutna Tribe has operated its new casino outside Anchorage, Alaska, under the shadow of two separate lawsuits. As KNBA’s Rhonda McBride reports, a federal judge has dismissed one of them. Ever since a group of property owners tried to block the casino with a lawsuit, tribal advocates have k…

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Eklutna Tribe has operated its new casino outside Anchorage, Alaska, under the shadow of two separate lawsuits. As KNBA’s Rhonda McBride reports, a federal judge has dismissed one of them. Ever since a group of property owners tried to block the casino with a lawsuit, tribal advocates have k…