Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast

Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast tackle real issues related to research by Tribal people in their communities. The show is hosted by Dr. Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) and Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke). Dr. Pete is from the Flathead Indian Reservation in Arlee, Montana. He completed a M.S. in Geology and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Montana. Brien resides in Hardin, MT and the Crow Indian Reservation. He completed his M.A. in Anthropology at the University of Montana. The show includes discussions on matters important in Indian Country, including reclaiming research traditions, highlighting Tribal values and bringing to the forefront issue and current state of affairs in Tribal communities. We aim to uncover the meaning of research methodological approaches that are currently operating in Tribal lifeways with implication for Tribal communities and avenues for knowledge production.

Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast

Episodes

#60 - Deossifying Myths at the Crossroad of Modern Tribal Boundaries

#59 - Crushing Myths, Prophesying Futures: Indigenous Perspectives on Life and Extinction

#58 - Raising a Wisdom Baby: Indigenous Knowledge That Won't Let You Sleep - Guest: Miranda Rowland

#57 - Conversation on Traditions: Walking Belly First with Indigenous Practitioners and Scholars

#56 - Native Cousin Chronicles: "She's my Mom's, Dad's, Sister-in-Law's, Daughter's Grandson"

#55 - O.G. Powwow Boy Band: Evolution of a Contemporary Powwow Singing Group - Guest: James "Bud" Day

#54 - Fencepost Philosophy: Familial Boundaries Delineating Logic, Tradition and Belief.

#53 - A Smudge Too Far: Perils of Pretendigenous Smudging

#52 - Authenticity Under Surveillance: A Native’s Guide to Being Yourself…Everywhere!

#51 - Anti-Un-De-Colonial Indigenization Potluck: A cornucopia of gripes and thoughts

#50 - Drama at Club NCAI: Native Identity Scuffles for Federal Scraps - Guest: Salisha Old Bull

#49 - Nakoa HeavyRunner Unplugged: The Life and Times of a Round Dance Alchemist

#48 - Drums, Dreams and Cultural Schemes: A Beatdown on Indigenous Conferences.

#47 - Highbrowing Indigenous Cinema: What do Natives want... realism or escapism? Guest: Salisha Old Bull

#46 - Inside Indian Country: A Discussion on Kool-Aid, Pork Chops and Indian Law - Guest: Bryan Dupuis

#45 - Tribal Pride and Prejudice: Understanding superficial practice and actual practice.

#44 - Indian Basketball, Fancy Dancing and Indigenous Citation with Guest: Walter RunsAbove

#43 - An Intervention for Aaron: A discussion on inconvenient truths, criticism and uniformity

#42 Tribal Boomer Exodus: Indigenous Gen X on Reframing Identity and Governance in the Void with Guest: Pat Matt

#41 - "Hang Around the Conference Indians": Re-imagining a modern structure for discussing Tribal research

#40 - "Thoughts and Prayer": Untangling vague and specific modes of supplication

#39 The Saga of White Josh: A "how to" guide to living White on the Rez

#38 - That One White Guy on the Rez: Original Style Singing and Sovereignty

#37 - Reconciling Past and Present Realities: Issues with written text about “Indian Things”

#36 - The Problem with Repatriation and Tribal Death Norms: The evolution of Indigenous epistemologies