//podcastplus.net/feed/tohono-oodham-young-voices~bd0be251 Located in southern Arizona, this show shares episodes discussing local tribal events, topics, cultural perspectives, history, education, etc. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:15:17 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66733161/ep_47_an_o_odham_life_across_borders.mp3 This episode features author Mike Wilson (Tohono O'odham) and co-author Tony Lucero who wrote the book "What Side Are You On? A Tohono O'odham Life Across Borders." In our conversation Mike shares pieces of his life story and Tony talks about his interest in not only Mike's experiences, but also the history of the work he's been involved in overtime. Mike spent his childhood in the small town of Ajo, Arizona, which is located northwest of the Tohono O'odham Nation in Southern, AZ. Living throughout the Southern Arizona border, Mike felt a responsibility to provide water stations along the border region on the Tohono O'odham Nation to provide a drinking source for migrants passing through tribal lands to help saves lives. In 2023 Mike played a role in the film "The Wall" , as himself; doing the work he's always done inregards to providing water for traveling migrants in the Sonoran desert. In our conversation he also shares stories about O'odham life during the early 1960s when he and his family lived in... Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:34:57 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66733161/ep_47_an_o_odham_life_across_borders.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66733161/ep_47_an_o_odham_life_across_borders.mp3 This episode features author Mike Wilson (Tohono O'odham) and co-author Tony Lucero who wrote the book "What Side Are You On? A Tohono O'odham Life Across Borders." In our conversation Mike shares pieces of his life story and Tony talks about his interest in not only Mike's experiences, but also the history of the work he's been involved in overtime. Mike spent his childhood in the small town of Ajo, Arizona, which is located northwest of the Tohono O'odham Nation in Southern, AZ. Living throughout the Southern Arizona border, Mike felt a responsibility to provide water stations along the border region on the Tohono O'odham Nation to provide a drinking source for migrants passing through tribal lands to help saves lives. In 2023 Mike played a role in the film "The Wall" , as himself; doing the work he's always done inregards to providing water for traveling migrants in the Sonoran desert. In our conversation he also shares stories about O'odham life during the early 1960s when he and his family lived in... Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:34:57 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66733161/ep_47_an_o_odham_life_across_borders.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62822156/ep_46_freedom_of_speech.mp3 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 Act (ICRA). They also shed light on how ICRA intertwines with indigenous journalism, news organizations, and the potential challenges they may face in their quest to provide unbiased, transparent reporting to Native communities. As you tune in you will hear both Bre and Divine lead the conversation while host & producer of Tohono O'odham Young Voices, Tina, sits on the other end of the mic. Tina shares with us the importance of indigenous journalism and how Tohono O'odham Young Voices began. We also include a discussion about the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 as we delve into specifically how freedom of press is affected for native news outlets.  As podcasting has become a growing and popular industry to share content and have dialogue about different top... Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:17:09 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62822156/ep_46_freedom_of_speech.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62822156/ep_46_freedom_of_speech.mp3 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 Act (ICRA). They also shed light on how ICRA intertwines with indigenous journalism, news organizations, and the potential challenges they may face in their quest to provide unbiased, transparent reporting to Native communities. As you tune in you will hear both Bre and Divine lead the conversation while host & producer of Tohono O'odham Young Voices, Tina, sits on the other end of the mic. Tina shares with us the importance of indigenous journalism and how Tohono O'odham Young Voices began. We also include a discussion about the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 as we delve into specifically how freedom of press is affected for native news outlets.  As podcasting has become a growing and popular industry to share content and have dialogue about different top... Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:17:09 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62822156/ep_46_freedom_of_speech.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61418058/healting_together.mp3 This episode features Lourdes Escalante, Executive Director of Alianza Indigena Sin Fronteras (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 off with a content warning to address the discussions that include accounts of domestic violence and death which could be traumatic and potentially triggering to some listeners. This thoughtful in-depth conversation addresses the culture of silence, lateral violence, femicide/feminicidio , toxic masculinity, and other factors that contribute to Missing and Murdered Indigneous Relations. Lourdes also gave an overview of the data and statistics from the Arizona Statewide Study in Partnership with HB2570 Legislative Study Committee . The conversation leads into spreading awareness about MMIR and best practices to begin to heal as a community, while supporting those directly impacted who have lost a loved one.  If you or someone you know is dealing with dome... Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:02:53 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61418058/healting_together.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61418058/healting_together.mp3 This episode features Lourdes Escalante, Executive Director of Alianza Indigena Sin Fronteras (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 off with a content warning to address the discussions that include accounts of domestic violence and death which could be traumatic and potentially triggering to some listeners. This thoughtful in-depth conversation addresses the culture of silence, lateral violence, femicide/feminicidio , toxic masculinity, and other factors that contribute to Missing and Murdered Indigneous Relations. Lourdes also gave an overview of the data and statistics from the Arizona Statewide Study in Partnership with HB2570 Legislative Study Committee . The conversation leads into spreading awareness about MMIR and best practices to begin to heal as a community, while supporting those directly impacted who have lost a loved one.  If you or someone you know is dealing with dome... Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:02:53 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61418058/healting_together.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60035226/ep_44_justice_for_raymond_mattia_sr_baht.mp3 *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 18, 2023, Raymond Mattia Sr. (baht) a respected member of the Tohono O’odham community, was tragically shot and killed by Border Patrol agents. This incident, highlights the frequent and invasive interactions between Border Patrol and the Tohono O’odham people with the use of excessive force.  This episode highlights the family and community members that have organized peaceful protests, and are pursuing legal action, emphasizing the need for greater oversight of Border Patrol operations.  Raymond's death has brought attention to issues of accountability and transparency within the Border Patrol, his family has been vocal about the excessive force used and the lack of accountability, calling for immediate reforms to prevent future tragedies within t... Tue, 14 May 2024 23:04:49 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60035226/ep_44_justice_for_raymond_mattia_sr_baht.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60035226/ep_44_justice_for_raymond_mattia_sr_baht.mp3 *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 18, 2023, Raymond Mattia Sr. (baht) a respected member of the Tohono O’odham community, was tragically shot and killed by Border Patrol agents. This incident, highlights the frequent and invasive interactions between Border Patrol and the Tohono O’odham people with the use of excessive force.  This episode highlights the family and community members that have organized peaceful protests, and are pursuing legal action, emphasizing the need for greater oversight of Border Patrol operations.  Raymond's death has brought attention to issues of accountability and transparency within the Border Patrol, his family has been vocal about the excessive force used and the lack of accountability, calling for immediate reforms to prevent future tragedies within t... Tue, 14 May 2024 23:04:49 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60035226/ep_44_justice_for_raymond_mattia_sr_baht.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59760048/ep_43_hemajkam_learning_from_the_community.mp3 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 updates from us, including Tina's work with community radio, Napoleon's new teaching role at San Carlos Apache College, and Bree's dual degree pursuit.  We also discuss Community projects, including a permanent exhibit at the Mexican American Heritage Center and Museum, an NEH-funded sound-based project, and the San Xavier Allottees Association's podcast initiative. Next, we reflect on community events and conferences, underscoring their role in promoting engagement and cultural preservation. Key episode discussions from season eight are revisited including one with Kiana Pete and season nine's focus on topics like Indigenous rights and missing and murdered Indigenous women is previewed, kicking off with an episode about Raymond Mattia Sr. (baht). We want to ... Thu, 02 May 2024 02:47:56 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59760048/ep_43_hemajkam_learning_from_the_community.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59760048/ep_43_hemajkam_learning_from_the_community.mp3 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 updates from us, including Tina's work with community radio, Napoleon's new teaching role at San Carlos Apache College, and Bree's dual degree pursuit.  We also discuss Community projects, including a permanent exhibit at the Mexican American Heritage Center and Museum, an NEH-funded sound-based project, and the San Xavier Allottees Association's podcast initiative. Next, we reflect on community events and conferences, underscoring their role in promoting engagement and cultural preservation. Key episode discussions from season eight are revisited including one with Kiana Pete and season nine's focus on topics like Indigenous rights and missing and murdered Indigenous women is previewed, kicking off with an episode about Raymond Mattia Sr. (baht). We want to ... Thu, 02 May 2024 02:47:56 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59760048/ep_43_hemajkam_learning_from_the_community.mp3