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.
Episodes
70 episodes
#70 - Don’t Be an Analyst, Be an Indian: Cultural Revitalization, Armchair Expertise, and the Problem of Not Doing Anything - Guest: Jakob Knudson
0:00:00 Planet Talk, Aging Filters & Cold Open Chaos0:05:53 AI Space Pics, Social Media Lies & Critical Thinking for Kids0:08:51 Old Wax Cylinders, Cowboy Love Song & Language Nerding0:14:18 Salish Language Nerd-Out, Bor...
#69 - Rent‑to‑Own Indigenous Traditions On & Off the Rez: High‑Interest Responsibility for Communities, Easy Credit for Scholars
Couches, Rent-to-Own Memories 0:00:00Talent Night, Gold-Speckled Mirrors & 80s/90s Home Aesthetics 0:00:50Weather Channel Lightning, Thunderbirds & Power Everywhere 0:10:30Cultural Knowledge vs. Knowledge of Culture 0:14:20<...
#68 - Memoirs of an Indigenous Knowledge Dojo Dropout and the Vin Diesel School of Indigenous Philosophy
Introduction & Reel‑to‑Reel Time Travel 0:00:00YouTube Archives & Arlee 1958 Powwow Tapes 0:01:11Life Updates Sweat Lodge Smart Board & Office Feng Shui 0:09:35Genealogy Historic Trauma & Reinvented Family Histories ...
#67 - Entitled or Excluded? Paving Over Tradition with Curriculum and Policy
Introduction & Busting Myths on Success 0:00:00Reservation Fashion & Cultural Standards 0:01:16Archetypes & Unique Characters on the Rez 0:05:11Tribal Jobs & Entitlement 0:11:19Committees, Cultural Transmission &...
#66 - When the Ceremony Goes Viral: Who Gets to Comment?
Shirt Fails 0:00:00 Honey 0:01:23Archival Music & YouTube Plug 0:04:45Recording Sacredness: The Big Debate 0:09:37Public or Private? Drawing the Line 0:21:58Comments, Critiques & Cross-Tribal Shade 0:27:47Hi...
#65 - Singing, Gambling, and Social Change: A Brief Ethnography of Modern Native Gatherings
Opening and Introductions 0:00:00 Physical Recovery and Masculinity 0:02:52Hand Game and Stick Game Traditions 0:05:25Gambling, Community, and Cultural Reflections 0:34:01Powwow Evolution and Dance Trends 0:49:00Persona...
#64 - Between Good and Bad: Where Black Bears Eat Eagles - Guest: Terry Brockie
Cold Open & Banter 03:50Buffalo Skulls and Song Memories 08:15Thought Power and Gossip as Harm 15:30Good Intentions, Bad Spirits & Colonial Influence 23:00Warriors, Morality, and Historical Context 29:30Interrogating...
#63 – Mountain Dew, Cigarettes, and Coffee: Practicing Reciprocity the Old Way - Guest: Terry Brockie
Train Observations and Internet Issues 0:00Cultural Preservation and Historic Preservation 0:15Philosophy of Reciprocity 0:30Examples of Reciprocity in Practice 0:45Challenges of Teaching and Learning Culture 1:00Impact of M...
#62 - Indigenous Wisdom or Intellectual Tourism: Problematizing Indigenous Academic Knowledge
Discussion on Facetiousness and Cultural References 0:00Indigenizing and Decolonizing Literature 6:11Thanksgiving, Columbus Day, and Liberation Day 11:02Challenges of Academic Engagement 17:15Sovereignty and Indigeno...
#61 - From Trauma to Teasing: The Epigenetics of Indigenous Humor - Guest: Kasey Nicholson
Code-Switching & Cultural Banter 0:00:00 Trauma, Humor, and Healing 0:15:00Counselor to Comedian 0:35:00Joke Anatomy 101 0:55:00Academic Comedy Fails 1:15:00The Art of Native Teasing 1:35:00Gen...
#60 - Deossifying Myths at the Crossroad of Modern Tribal Boundaries
Introductions 0:00Discussion on Leftovers and Turkey 3:00Cultural Dependence on Buffalo 9:28Cultural Politics and Narrative Dominance 14:16Intermixing of Cultures and Cultural Preservation 32:08Challenges in Cultural Preserv...
#59 - Crushing Myths, Prophesying Futures: Indigenous Perspectives on Life and Extinction
0:00 - Casual Conversation About Daily Life8:29 - Philosophy of Extinction and Survival23:08 - Navigating Cultural Learning and Extinction27:32 - Exploring Morality and Cultural Prophecy43:53 - Exploring Cultural Beliefs and Mor...
#58 - Raising a Wisdom Baby: Indigenous Knowledge That Won't Let You Sleep - Guest: Miranda Rowland
0:00 Language and Cultural Heritage6:27 Indigenous Music and Academic Research21:00 Navigating Native Scholars' Experiences30:12 Critiquing Research and Academic Mentorship39:50 Native Research and Epiphanies45:56 Challenges...
#57 - Conversation on Traditions: Walking Belly First with Indigenous Practitioners and Scholars
00:01 Indigenous vs. Tribal Archaeology11:21 Discussion on Singing Protocol 18:51 Unspoken Hierarchy in PowWow Culture28:53 Social Dynamics in Native Gatherings34:07 Struggles With Traditional and Academic Knowledge43:20 Nav...
#56 - Native Cousin Chronicles: "She's my Mom's, Dad's, Sister-in-Law's, Daughter's Grandson"
0:00 Dream Guests on My Podcast7:33 Musical Reflections on Seven Generations26:05 Complexities of Kinship Rules33:51 Crow Kinship Structure Clarified42:03 Crow Kinship Structure and Roles52:33 Navigating Crow Kinship and Soc...
#55 - O.G. Powwow Boy Band: Evolution of a Contemporary Powwow Singing Group - Guest: James "Bud" Day
Powwow Music Evolution and Stories - 00:12:03 Discussion on Traditional Singing Fundamentals - 00:21:48 Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing Styles - 00:27:51More on the Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing - 00:36:09 TB...
#54 - Fencepost Philosophy: Familial Boundaries Delineating Logic, Tradition and Belief.
Missing VHS tape and a burial board. 0:00Slang phrases and their origins. 4:38Cultural preservation, imposition, and ethnocentrism. 11:56Conflicts within families due to differing beliefs and values. 20:35Family dynamics and cul...
#53 - A Smudge Too Far: Perils of Pretendigenous Smudging
Police encounters. 0:24Colonialism, language, and smudging. 4:48Smudging practice and techniques. 11:25The origin and usage of the word "smudge" in Native American contexts. 16:58Smudging practices and Timing. 23:08Smudging ...
#52 - Authenticity Under Surveillance: A Native’s Guide to Being Yourself…Everywhere!
Archive music and recording techniques. 0:00 Native American music styles and cultural influences. 5:37 Tribal engagement and cultural resource management. 13:59 Tribal consultation and engagement in BLM meetings. 20:...
#51 - Anti-Un-De-Colonial Indigenization Potluck: A cornucopia of gripes and thoughts
Traditions Unveiled: Navigating the True Meaning of Thanksgiving. 0:00Feast or Fiesta: Exploring Food Choices Beyond Thanksgiving. 6:21Reclaiming Histories: Indigenous Research Challenges and Opportunities. 12:52From P...
#50 - Drama at Club NCAI: Native Identity Scuffles for Federal Scraps - Guest: Salisha Old Bull
Native American identity and organization. 0:00Federal recognition for Native American tribes. 7:07Native American identity and federal recognition. 19:25Tribal recognition and federal government responsibili...
#49 - Nakoa HeavyRunner Unplugged: The Life and Times of a Round Dance Alchemist
Pain, suffering, and aging. 0:00Changes in powwow music and culture. 9:43The evolution of music and its impact on artists. 16:07Music evolution and nostalgia. 17:52Round dance music and production....
#48 - Drums, Dreams and Cultural Schemes: A Beatdown on Indigenous Conferences.
Traditional songs and their cultural significance. 0:04Indigenous singing and morality. 22:28Indigenous land acknowledgments and cultural appropriation. 34:43Conference planning and land acknowledgments. ...
#47 - Highbrowing Indigenous Cinema: What do Natives want... realism or escapism? Guest: Salisha Old Bull
Intro: Too much sodium? 0:00 The best Predator movie ever made. 18:15 You’re not active listening 22:48 Eagle feathers and fake feathers. 35:43 Not so good Ten Indigenous Movies List. 49:24 TRS Top 5...
#46 - Inside Indian Country: A Discussion on Kool-Aid, Pork Chops and Indian Law - Guest: Bryan Dupuis
Typical life. 2:25Bryan’s law degree and how he got started. 10:55I'm glad people are listening. 18:30Dirty Belly. 19:55What is the legal definition of heritage? 27:59The Revolutionary War and the royal proclamation. 34:45
