http://www.airos.org en-us 2008 NAPT Election Coverage from a Native Perspective AIROS Native Network NAPT has partnered with National Native News to bring news reports about the issues that matter to Native American voters in U.S., state, local and tribal elections. The Diversity Beat Election Reports are made possible with funding from the Ford Foundation and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the National Minority Consortia. 2008 NAPTelections,national,tribal,local,state,voting,Native,AmericanGovernment & Organizations/NationalGovernment & Organizations/RegionalGovernment & Organizations/Localairos@unl.eduAIROS Native Networknoelections,national,tribal,local,state,voting,Native,American Tristan Ahtone Registering voters on the Navajo Nation. Recently, the 97th Annual Shiprock Fair took place on the Northern Navajo Nation. Organizers went to the fair to try and get as many voters registered as possible. Shiprock is located in San Juan County in the battleground state of New Mexico. In the 2004 election, a majority of San Juan voters casts their ballots for George W. Bush. This year both parties are vying for votes. Tristan Ahtone reports. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:20 Native American, Indian, Navajo, election, voters, New Mexico airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db1shiprock.mp3 Tristan Ahtone Tristan Ahtone talks with a newly registered Apache voter. As the window for registering to vote was coming to a close in New Mexico, Tristan Ahtone traveled to the Jicarilla Reservation in Northern New Mexico and talked with a newly registered voter about this year's election. Tues, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:28 Native American, Indian, Apache, election, voters, New Mexico airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db2jicarilla.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales speaks with Native American voters in Gallup, New Mexico. Antonia Gonzales traveled to Earl's Restaurant on Route 66 to talk to Native American voters about their views on this year's election. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:56 Native American, Indian, Gallup, election, voters, New Mexico, Arizona airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db3gallup.mp3 Tristan Ahtone This year Native American voters are expected to play a large role in the Washington gubernatorial race. With one of the candidates in the race having Tlingit heritage as well as issues on tribal gaming, Native American voters are expected to play a large role in the 2008 Washington state gubernatorial race, especially given the closeness of the election in 2004. Tristan Ahtone reports. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:31 Native American, Indian, Washington, governor, Tlingit, gaming airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db4govwa.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales speaks with Zuni voters about the issues that matter to them including the economic issues that impact Native American artists. In the battleground state of New Mexico, Antonia Gonzales speaks with Zuni voters about the issues that matter to them. Because so many Zuni tribal members make their living from the arts, economic issues impacting artists such as the increasing cost of raw materials weigh heavy on some the Pueblo's voters' minds. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 2:06 Native American, Indian, artists, Zuni, New Mexico airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db5zuni.mp3 Charles Michael Ray Russell Means, state Senator Teresa Two Bulls, incumbent President John Yellow Bird Steele and others compete for the two spots in the general election. On November 4th, people on the Pine Ridge Reservation will not only be voting for the president of the United States, but for a tribal president as well. Charles Michael Ray reports on the primary that took place on October 7, 2008. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 0:49 Native American, Indian, Lakota, Pine Ridge, South Dakota airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db6prpp.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales speaks with a Native voter who was hoping to vote for Senator Hillary Clinton in November. During primary season, Senator Hillary Clinton gained support from many Native voters across the country. Now with election day fast approaching and Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee, these Clinton supporters will need to make a decision about what to do on November 4th. Antonia Gonzales recently spoke with a Native voter who was hoping to vote for Clinton in November. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:09 Native American, Indian, Election airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db7hillary.mp3 Chuck Quirmbach Chuck Quirmbach takes a look at how the two campaigns are perceived by Native voters in the battleground state of Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach takes a look at how the campaigns are battling for Native voters, including a recent McCain Palin Campaign stop in Waukesha, Wisconsin where one of the preliminary speakers was Native American. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:25 Native American, Indian, Wisconsin, campaign, election airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db8wi.mp3 Tristan Ahtone Tristan Ahtone reports on an event at The Institute of American Indian Art. IAIA recently opened up their doors to both campaigns and encouraged their students to learn as much as they can about the candidates' stances on the issues. They also encouraged their students to vote, most of them for the first time, in the upcoming elections. Tristan Ahtone reports from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Tues, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:36 Native American, Indian, IAIA, election airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db9iaia.mp3 Bente Birkeland Native voters in Denver want presidential candidates to focus on issues impacting tribes. Bente Birkeland from Rocky Mountain Community Radio attended the annual Columbus Day Parade in Denver to talk to Native protesters about their thoughts on the candidates for president and the upcoming elections. Tues, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:31 Native American, Indian, Denver, Election, Columbus Day airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db10co.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales speaks with Jemez voters about the issues that matter to them. In the battleground state of New Mexico, Antonia Gonzales speaks with Jemez voters about the issues that matter to them including the tenor of campaign rhetoric, abortion, race and the economy. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:54 Native American, Indian, Jemez, New Mexico airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db11jemez.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales speaks with Native American voters about how they reacted to the various debates. Following the third debate, Antonia Gonzales traveled to San Felipe Pueblo to talk with Native American voters about their views on the debates as well as the candidates. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 2:24 Native American, Indian, debates, presidential, San Felipe, New Mexico airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db12sanfelipe.mp3 Tristan Ahtone Tristan Ahtone talks with a National Congress of American Indians staff member about the presidential election. Tribal leaders had hoped to meet with the presidential hopefuls in Phoenix at the 65th annual meeting of the National Congress of American Indians, NCAI, but neither will be able to appear in person. They will instead send pre-recorded messages. Tristan Ahtone discusses this and other aspects of the election with an NCAI staff member. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:43 Native American, Indian, presidential, NCAI, Congress, National airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db13ncai.mp3 Brian Bull A report by Brian Bull on Native American Lobbyist Aurene Martin. Brian Bull, from Wisconsin Public Radio, brings us this report on Bad River Ojibwe tribal member and high profile Native American lobbyist Aurene Martin and her reasons for backing the McCain campaign. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:34 Native American, Indian, presidential, McCain, Martin, Wisconsin, lobbyist, Ietan airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db14nalob.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales speaks with voters at Laguna Pueblo about who they plan to vote for in November and why. Antonia Gonzales recently traveled to Laguna Pueblo during feast celebrations to speak with Pueblo Voters about who they plan to vote for and what issues caused them to come to that decision, including health, veteran and land issues. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 2:52 Native American, Indian, Laguna, Pueblo, New Mexico airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db15laguna.mp3 Daniel Kraker, Arizona Public Radio This report looks at Arizona's First Congressional District and the impact that the large Native population has on the elections. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker, takes a look at Arizona's First Congressional District. It is nearly one quarter Native American, the largest percentage of any congressional district in the country. The reservation vote has been split in past elections, but this year tribal leaders are leaning Democratic. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:34 Native American, Indian, Arizona, Apache, Navajo, congressional, district, first, nations airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db16az1cd.mp3 Charles Michael Ray Reporter Charles Michael Ray talks with voters on the Pine Ridge Reservation about who they're supporting and why. The race for tribal president on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota is heating up. Actor and activist Russell Means is running against State Senator Theresa Two Bulls. The race may prove to be a tight one, both sides have strong support. Reporter Charles Michael Ray talks with voters on the reservation about who they're supporting and why. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:24 Native American, Indian, Lakota, Oglala, Pine Ridge, Dakota, Means, Two Bulls airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db17pineprez.mp3 Tristan Ahtone In this report, Tristan Ahtone takes a look at the impact that the current economic crisis will have on tribal economies and how that is affecting the upcoming elections. Polls indicate that voters across the country are becoming increasingly concerned with the state of the economy and with Native voters it is no different. In this report, Tristan Ahtone takes a look at the impact that the current economic crisis will have on tribal economies and how that is affecting the upcoming elections. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:17 Native American, Indian, economy, money, tribes, tribal, development airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db18economy.mp3 Charles Michael Ray Reporter Charles Michael Ray speaks with Pine Ridge residents about their vote. Voters in South Dakota have sided with the Republican ticket in just about every presidential election. But, reservations in the state are almost solidly Democratic and Native voters are being seen as increasingly more important. Reporter Charles Michael Ray speaks with Pine Ridge residents about their vote. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:06 Native American, Indian, Lakota, Oglala, Pine Ridge, South Dakota airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db19sd.mp3 KNBA Listen to a recent address to the Alaska Federation of Natives from Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor Sarah Palin. Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor Sarah Palin was said to be out of the state campaigning and did not show up in person to the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Anchorage, Alaska. In a video message to delegates, Palin announced the creation of a rural subcabinet in the state administration. Palin says it will address issues such as energy, education, village out migration, health and public safety. The less than 15 minute video did not include anything regarding the presidential election or her bid for vice president. Support for the vice presidential candidate is mixed among Alaska Native people. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 10:57 Native, American, Indian, Alaska, Federation, AFN, Palin, Alaskan, governor airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db20afn.mp3 Tristan Ahtone Tristan Ahtone reports on a McCain rally in the battleground state of New Mexico. Tristan Ahtone covers a McCain rally in New Mexico and speaks with Native American supporters afterwards about why they are voting for McCain and how they see the presidential campaign playing out within their communities. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:58 Native, American, Indian, McCain, New Mexico, Navajo, Pueblo airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db21nmmccain.mp3 Elaine Baumgartel, KUNM Elaine Baumgartel reports on an Obama rally in the battleground state of New Mexico. Elaine Baumgartel from KUMN radio covers an Obama rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico and speaks with Native American supporters afterwards about why they are voting for Obama. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:27 Native, American, Indian, Obama, New Mexico, Navajo, Pueblo airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db22nmobama.mp3 Charles Michael Ray Charles Michael Ray reports on why voting rights advocates in South Dakota are crying foul. The polls are open across South Dakota. State residents can stop by their local court house and cast their votes, unless that is they live on the Pine Ridge or Rosebud Reservations. Tues, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:22 Native, American, Indian, South, Dakota, Lakota, reservation, voting, early airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db23earlyvoting.mp3 Sarah Baumgartner Recently, Native college students held an event in the battleground state of Colorado. In an effort to get Native people to the polls, Native college students held an event in the battleground state of Colorado at Fort Lewis College in Durango. Tues, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:16 Native, American, Indian, vote, voting, Colorado, early, rock airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db24rockthevote.mp3 Tristan Ahtone Reporter Tristan Ahtone looks at the possible impact of the Native vote in the battleground state of North Dakota. North Dakota has voted solidly Republican in presidential elections for the last few decades, but this year polls indicate that this state with almost 6 percent Native American population is up for grabs. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:21 Native, American, Indian, North, Dakota, battleground airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db25nd.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales looks at early voting at Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. This is the first time that early voting has taken place in the rural reservation of Zuni. Antonia Gonzales takes a look at the efforts to get early voting in Zuni and what the results have been for this inaugural year. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 0:38 Native, American, Indian, Zuni, New Mexico, vote, voting, early airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db26earlyzuni.mp3 Emilie Ritter Emilie Ritter reports on efforts in Montana to reach out to Native Voters. Supporters of John McCain and Barack Obama for president continue to vie for Native votes. In this report, we look at efforts by the Obama campaign in Montana. The campaign is reaching out to Native people with four reservation offices. McCain does not have any offices on reservations in the state. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:31 Native, American, Indian, Montana, battleground, voters airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db27mt.mp3 Jim Kent Means is campaigning to be a part of the very system of government he criticized ten months ago when he called on tribal members to join him in forming an independent Lakota Nation. The tribal presidential race on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota is getting extra attention this year, as Russell Means campaigns to lead the Oglala Sioux Tribe. But, as Jim Kent reports, some people are wondering how the activist/actor's run for office fits in with his plans for an independent Lakota Nation. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:36 Native American, Indian, Lakota, Oglala, Pine Ridge, Dakota, Means, Two Bulls airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db28means.mp3 Tristan Ahtone A recently released poll by a non-partisan organization shows presidential candidate Barack Obama has a large lead among Native voters. In what may be the first-of-its-kind poll, Native voters from around the country were surveyed for voter preference between Barack Obama and John McCain. Conducted by Native Vote Washington, a voter advocacy group based in Washington State, the poll shows that Barack Obama holds an 83 point lead over John McCain while five percent remain undecided. Among Natives who have already voted, Obama leads by 85 points. Analyst Chris Stearns of Native Vote Washington speaks with reporter Tristan Ahtone about the survey. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:30 Native American, Indian, polls, elections, presidential, Obama, McCain airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db29napoll.mp3 Steve Jackson All nine Oregon tribes are endorsing Republican Gordon Smith over Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley. Reporter Steve Jackson speaks with Umatilla Deputy Executive Director Debra Croswell about the reasons why the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla, as well as the other eight Oregon tribes, have endorsed Republican Gordon Smith over the Democratic candidate Jeff Merkley. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:16 Native American, Indian, Senate, Oregon, Gordon, Smith, Umatilla, Committee airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db30orsenate.mp3 Danielle Kaeding Danielle Kaeding asks which of the candidates will be best for Indian Country and most sympathetic to Native American issues. Danielle Kaeding looks at the arguments within Indian Country for an Obama presidency and a McCain presidency. She also talks to people about how Indian Country can get the most attention from the new administration no matter whom it ends up being. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST 3:23 Native American, Indian, elections, presidential, Obama, McCain airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db31nativevote.mp3 Tristan Ahtone Find out what you should do if you feel your vote is being suppressed or if you suspect voter fraud. Reporter Tristan Ahtone speaks with Jacqueline Johnson Pata, Executive Director for the National Congress of American Indians on some of the problems Native voters have had and what people should do if they have problems at the polls. NCAI is promoting the voter hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:34 Native American, Indian, elections, polls, problems airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db32866ourvote.mp3 Kurt Gwartney Kurt Gwartney speaks with Native Oklahoma voters. Oklahoma has the largest per-capita Native American population in the nation, but those numbers fail to turnout on Election Day. A Native Rock the Vote event held over the weekend hopes to change that trend. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:26 Native American, Indian, voters, Oklahoma airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db33ok.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Native Americans did not have the right to vote in New Mexico until after 1948. Antonia Gonzales speaks with Josephine Waconda, daughter of Miguel Trujillo. He filed suit against the state and won the right, in 1948, for Native Americans in New Mexico to vote. Tues, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:28 Native American, Indian, voters, New, Mexico, rights airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db34nmright2vote.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales asks if Native voters are turning out to vote. Antonia Gonzales gets a live report from Tristan Ahtone who stationed himself outside voting district 20 in New Mexico, which serves the pueblo of Laguna. He describes the polling place as well as how many and what kind of voters are showing up. Tues, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:35 Native American, Indian, voters, New, Mexico, turn, out airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db35voterturnout.mp3 Antonia Gonzales The organization is reminding people to vote and turn in their ballots by knocking on doors, making phone calls and hosting parties. Antonia Gonzales speaks with Jill Nanpuya, a Native Vote Washington Board Member, about the group's activities. Tues, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 00:50 Native American, Indian, voters, Washington, turn, out airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db36navotewa.mp3 Tristan Ahtone Tristan Ahtone talks with Native people about what the election of Barack Obama means to them. Shortly after Barack Obama was elected, Tristan Ahtone talks with Native people at an Albuquerque Obama rally about what the election of Barack Obama means to them. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 1:58 Native American, Indian, voters, Obama airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db37obamawins.mp3 Antonia Gonzales Antonia Gonzales talks to a Native American man who attended the speech in Chicago. Thousands of people gathered at Grant Park in Chicago to hear Obama speak. Motega Cotto, an enrolled member of the Little Travers Bay Bands of Odawa, was in the crowd. Antonia Gonzales talks to Motega, who lives in Chicago and works at the Chicago Indian Center, about why he went to go see and what he thought of Barack Obama's Victory Speech. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 00:52 Native American, Indian, speech, Obama, victory airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db38obamaspeech.mp3 Emilie Ritter With the election of Denise Juneau, Montana has made history by electing a Native American woman to a statewide office. For the first time ever the state of Montana has elected an American Indian woman to a statewide office. Denise Juneau from Browning, Montana is a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Juneau will be the next Superintendent of Public Instruction. As Superintendent of Public Instruction, Juneau will be responsible for managing the k-12 state budget, working with state and federal education programs and will also be a member of the State Land Trust Board. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 00:51 Native American, Indian, Montana, female, woman, state, education airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db39mtstate.mp3 Vicky Wicks An update on the race between Theresa Two Bulls and Russell Means for president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. South Dakota Public Broadcasting's Vicky Wicks talks with Lou Dreamer, an assistant to the Oglala Sioux Tribe election board about the results of the race. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 01:09 Native American, Indian, South Dakota, Oglala, Two Bulls, Pine Ridge, Sioux airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db402bulls.mp3 Charles Michael Ray Voting rights advocates are calling for congressional hearings into what they say is voter suppression on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota. Native Americans charge that there was not equal access to early voting this election which lead to lower turnout on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations. But the South Dakota Secretary of State sees it differently. Tues, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 01:16 Native American, Indian, South Dakota, Oglala, Lakota, Pine Ridge, Sioux, Rosebud, Sicangu airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db41sdvoterno.mp3 Charles Michael Ray Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle was named Secretary of Health and Human Services. President Elect Obama has selected Tom Daschle as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Senator Daschle represented the state of South Dakota in the U.S. Congress from 1983 to 2005. The Health and Human Services Department is of particular interest to Native Americans because it includes the Indian Health Service. Charles Michael Ray recently spoke with Native leaders about Daschle's experience with Indian Country and brings us this report. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST 01:13 Native American, Indian, South Dakota, Health, Human, Services, Daschle airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db42daschle.mp3 Daniel Kraker, Arizona Public Radio This report looks at how the economic stimulus bill will impact the Navajo Nation. The massive economic stimulus bill includes nearly three billion dollars for Indian tribes; that's more than the entire current budget of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. A good chunk of that will likely go to the Navajo Nation. As Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker reports, tribal leaders there are desperate for funding for basic infrastructure projects. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST 1:45 Native American, Indian, Arizona, Navajo, economic, stimulus, infrastructure airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db43stimulus.mp3 Brian Bull A look at the history and future of the Indian trust lawsuit. Native American plaintiffs in a lengthy, class-action suit against the federal government say they're excited at the prospect of reaching a settlement with the new Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST 1:29 Native American, Indian, Cobell, Interior, land, trust, lawsuit, Salazar airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db44cobell.mp3 Brian Bull Will President Obama give a formal apology to Native people as nations like Canada and Australia have done recently? Brian Bull talks with Don Coyhis, Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans, founder of White Bison, a wellness group based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The group is behind a petition drive to get President Obama to officially apologize for how Native Americans were treated in U.S. Government boarding schools. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST 1:46 Native American, Obama, White Bison, presidential, apology airos@unl.edu (AIROS Native Network)nohttp://www.nativeradio.org/audio/election08/db45apology.mp3 AIROS Native NetworknonadultElection Coverage from a Native Perspective