Episodes

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 reconn...

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...

In this season finale of Tohono O’odham Young Voices, we thank the listeners for your support, as we also reflect on season eight's accomplishments, and preview season nine's focus on uplifting Indigenous stories.  This episode highlights personal...

This conversation is Hosted by Tina, Co-hosted with Napolean, featuring guest Kianna Pete (Dine). Kianna is a scholar, advocate, freelance writer, and Indigenous education & policy researcher from New Mexico. Working with tribes of the southwest,...

DeShawn Davis is a young environmentalist exploring traditional O’odham Jewedga (O’odham lands) in Southern Arizona. He currently works as a Next Generation Ranger at Saguaro National Park and is also an involved participant in the Eco Truths for...

In this thought-provoking episode, join us as we dive deep into the intersecting worlds of Indigenous issues and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Tina Andrew, Executive Producer, and co-host Napoleon Marrietta lead a dynamic discussion, bringing...

Episode 39 was co-hosted by Bre, Tina, and Mia with special guest https://matowayuhi.net/. Mato is Oglala Lakota from the Pine Ridge rez in South Dakota. He is mostly known as a multidisciplinary artist who composes his own music, raps, and is brining...

This episode is co-hosted by Tina and Napolean with guest Dr. Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan (Tohono O'odham). Tune in as we take a deep dive into Dr. J’s dissertation research and background in journalism. She is from Wa:k Ceksan (San Xavier District) of the...

In this episode host Tina Andrew is joined by two strong, educated, indigenous women who both work in the field of archaeology. https://paulettesteeves22.wixsite.com/drpaulettesteeves (Cree-Métis) is a renowned indigenous archaeologist who's work is...

In this episode we went live with waila/Tejano musician https://www.facebook.com/stevieray.vavages. Tune in as Stevie goes in depth about his upcoming and his musical journey that is rooted in the Tohono O’odham social music called Waila. The word...

In this episode Exec. Producer, Tina and guesthttps://www.artists-at-work.org/tanisha-tucker-lohse share their last thoughts about our partnership with the https://www.artists-at-work.org/ as it comes to an end. Over the past months Tanisha has been a...

Episode 34 features the trio Famous Ones, who are brothers Chad (drums/guitar), Carl (bass/guitar), and AJ (accordion/guitar) Flores from the San Lucy community near Gila Bend, AZ. They began learning how to play music taught by their late Dad who...

In this episode, Napolean and Bre are joined by Monique Harvey, a UCOD Graduate Student, and Crystal Miller, the Manager of Tribal and Direct Services of the Native Nations Institute. Together, they delved into the unique challenges and milestones...

In this episode, Tanisha and I decided to meet up at “A” Mountain aka Sentinal Peak in Tucson to have a conversation about desert wild foods and climate change. Even though it was windy up top we found a comfortable spot alongside the mountain facing...

For many years this “Desert Dweller” aka Andrew has been in the metal scene as a musician and as a concert promoter. In this episode, “Desert Dweller” shares a before and after experience of the Vinom Piast; a show that highlights mostly Native bands...

In this episode Exec. Producer, Tina, sits down with https://www.artists-at-work.org/tanisha-tucker-lohse (Tohono O’odham) to talk about upcoming collaborations with the podcast. Tanisha is currently in a residency program called...

In this episode Exec. Producer, Tina, had the opportunity to interview Jefferson Stein who is the Writer and Director of the short film https://www.burrosthefilm.com/. Burros was filmed in various locations on the Tohono O'odham Nation and tells the...

What is a pretendian? When do you know when someone is claiming to be someone they're not in Indigenous communities? Join podcast team members Napoleon and Genesis with special guests Rene and Erika from various Indigenous regions. We dive in a deep...

In this episode the podcast team discusses cross-cultural differences and similarities in our communities that include, tohono o'odham, akimel o'odham, and yoeme. The conversation goes into different traditions surrounding religious practices. We...

In this episode you will hear from three young O’odham who all started their professional journey’s working in an oidag (garden) at Tohono O’odham Community College, located in Sells, Arizona. Duran Andrews is the Farm Manager at San Xavier Co-op...