Nov 1, 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, The Sentinel looks ahead to next year and the 2024 US Presidential Election. Campaigning and debates will soon dominate the news in advance of voters heading to the polls in November. In this episode of The Sentinel, we examine the ongoing barriers that American Indian and Alaska Native citizens...
Oct 1, 2023
The current drive towards independence from fossil fuels and to a clean energy economy presents distinct challenges to Tribal communities. Many of the minerals that are needed, such as lithium, cobalt, and copper, rest on or near Tribal Lands, putting both the resources of Tribal Nations and the well-being of...
Sep 1, 2023
It's that time of year again—the season when students of all ages return to their classrooms, embarking on a fresh school year. In this episode of The Sentinel, we delve into the distinctive challenges faced by Native students pursuing higher education. Our focus begins with an exploration of NCAI's historical...
Aug 1, 2023
Negative and derogatory images of American Indian and Alaska Native people can be found everywhere–just turn on your TV on any given day to watch a movie, show or sports game, and chances are you will encounter an image, symbol or mascot that depicts Native people in a racist, and stereotypical manner. The media plays...
Jul 1, 2023
In this second episode of “The Sentinel'', The National Congress of American Indians invites listeners to learn more about the issue of water rights. Discover what happened in NCAI history and what’s happening now to create a full picture of this far from resolved issue.
To kick off the episode, we feature Ryan...