Tohono O'odham Young Voices

In this episode, we explore the journey of finding cultural identity through education, resilience, and community. Joseph Morales is an enrolled member of the Tohono O’odham Nation and is a current student at Arizona State University (ASU). Our guest shares what it was like growing up mixed — navigating questions of belonging, identity, and connection to culture. Facing moments of disconnection, he found a turning point at tribal college (Tohono O'odham Community College), where he began reconne

In this episode, we’re remembering the Gu-Achi Fiddlers with Gerald Leos Sr., the last living member of the group. What made their music so unique is the way it blends traditions from multiple worlds. The Gu-Achi Fiddlers played lively Southwest fiddle tunes that carry clear traces of Mexican folk music—alongside influences from Central European traditions, like polkas and waltzes brought by German and Czech settlers. Over generations, the O’odham hemajkam adopted these imported styles, adding t

This episode features author Mike Wilson (Tohono O'odham) and co-author Tony Lucero who wrote the book https://uncpress.org/book/9781469675589/what-side-are-you-on/ In our conversation Mike shares pieces of his life story and Tony talks about his...

In this episode we collaborated with University of Arizona Diné law student Divine Kickingbird. Hosted by Bre and Divine, both law students at the University of Arizona, this conversation gives a foundation of the history of the Indian Civil Rights...

This episode features Lourdes Escalante, Executive Director of https://indigenousalliance.org/ (Indigenous Alliance Without Borders), who is heavily involved in the Tucson community and is a member of the Yoeme (Pascua Yaqui) tribe. The episode starts...

*Content warning the following contains discussions surrounding experiences with border patrol and graphic descriptions of violence, and even death, that may be triggering, or traumatizing to some audiences. Please take care while listening*On May...