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March 7, 2024

Ep. 41 Ties to the land

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...

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Nov. 29, 2023

Ep. 40 Palestine & O'odham Homelands: Uncovering Shared Struggles

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...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Ep. 39 Mato Wayuhi

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 …

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Oct. 29, 2023

Ep. 38 Meet Dr. J, O'odham Scholar

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) …

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Oct. 20, 2023

Ep. 37 Dr. Paulette Steeves

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...

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Oct. 9, 2023

Ep. 36 Rooted In Waila Music

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...

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Aug. 31, 2023

Ep. 35 O'odham Harvester

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...

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July 26, 2023

Ep. 34 More Than The Music

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...

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July 20, 2023

Ep. 33 Native Education Experience

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...

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June 2, 2023

Ep. 32: Ciolim & Climate

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 …

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April 12, 2023

Into The Pit

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 …

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March 22, 2023

Ep. 30: Artist At Work

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...

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Feb. 27, 2023

Ep. 29: Through The Lens

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...

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Dec. 26, 2022

Ep. 28: Pretendian Edition

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 …

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Dec. 15, 2022

Ep. 27: Cross-Cultural Understanding

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...

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Nov. 29, 2022

Ep. 26: Oidag Stories Pt. 3

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...

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Oct. 11, 2022

Ep. 25: Oidag Stories Pt. 2

I learned if we want to maintain our language, traditional foods, ceremonies, games, medicines, our cultural ways, we must do those things. Speak the language, plant, and harvest our lands, to keep our songs and stories alive. Planting and growing …

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July 29, 2022

Ep. 24: Twice the Spirit, Twice the Love

This episode is hosted by Genesis Mariel Grijalva Duron, podcast team member. Join us in this intimate conversation between two kindred spirits who met on the front lines as they converse about their Indigeneity, queerness, and relationship to self...

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July 10, 2022

Ep. 23: Indigenous Athletes

In this episode hosted by Napoleon Marrietta, podcast team member, he interviews two Indigenous Athletes. They discuss their sports journey, competition, what they play and what helps motivate them to pass on their teachings from sports to the next...

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June 12, 2022

Ep. 22: A Tale of 2 Mics

For the first time in the podcast’s history, we sit down with another O’odham podcaster! Joining us for a new episode is host and producer of the Thoughts and Insights podcast Raphael Mendoza! Listen in as we talk all about …

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May 31, 2022

Ep. 21: Radio Smoke Signals

T.O. Young Voices is back with an all-new interview with our guest Grace Gonzalez aka DJ Blue Angel! A long-time employee of the Tohono O’odham radio station KOHN 91.9 FM, Grace shares about how she got her start in tribal …

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May 12, 2022

Ep. 20: Oidag Stories Part 1

In this episode I interview Jacob Butler, Chair of Native Seeds/SEARCH, a non-profit seed conservation organization located in Tucson, Arizona. Their mission is to, "find, protect, and preserve the seeds of the people of the Greater Southwest so that...

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Jan. 18, 2022

Ep 19-Rediscovering My Hia-Ced Roots

Tohono O’odham Young Voices is back with an all-new episode for the new year! Joining the show today is our guest, Amber Ortega. Amber is a member of and advocate for the Hia-Ced O’odham tribe. During our discussion she shares …

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Jan. 1, 2021

Ep. 18: Let's Waila! Vol. 2

Bringing in the New Year waila style! Here's to O'odham near and far, to everyone missing those live dances and celebrations. I'm feeling grateful to have made it through this year of unknowns, but also thinking of those who are …

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