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Cultivating Indigenous Voices
by KXCI
Original programming produced in Tucson Arizona for KXCI Community Radio
Episodes
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Ep. 55 Ha:ṣañ Bahidaj (Saguaro Fruit) - A Cultural Story
A CULTURAL STORY Tune in and listen to the cultural story of the Ha:ṣañ Bahidaj (saguaro fruit) harvest, a sacred summer tradition deeply rooted in O’odham history. In this special archive episode, I feature an excerpt of my late mother Amelia Chiago-Martinez (baḍ) to honor her legacy and the...
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Ep. 54 Laughter Is Our Medicine with Teresa Choyguha
In Indian Country, teasing is a love language and humor is survival. In this episode I catch up over the phone with Tesera Choyguha (Tohono O’odham), a multi-talented Native comedian, cultural educator, utilitarian potter, and retired Toka player. Tee and I go way back to around 2013, when I…
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Ep. 53 Native Broadcast Enterprise with Cisco Benally
In this episode, we welcome Cisco Benally, CEO and General Manager of Native Broadcast Enterprise of the Navajo Nation. He and members of his team traveled from New Mexico as part of their mission to strengthen and expand community-based broadcasting. Cisco and his staff toured several...
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Ep. 52 The Níhí Lab Pt. 2 with Dr. Cherie De Vore, Melissa Jacquez, and Gwen Flores
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Cherie De Vore, lead researcher at the Níhí Lab, the spotlight expands to include two more of her students who are carving their own paths in engineering and environmental research. This episode is led by Dr. De Vore herself, as she guides a thoughtful...
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Ep. 51 The Níhí Lab Pt. 1 with Dr. Cherie De Vore, Nieves Vázquez, and Jariah Callado
In this episode, we step inside a one-of-a-kind research lab at the University of Arizona’s Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, where cutting-edge process engineering meets deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems. The Níhí Lab is lead by Dr. Cherie De Vore, PhD, who is the...
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Ep. 50 Warrior Society with Andre Bouchard, Harrison Jim Sr. and Montana Miller
In this episode, I’m joined by three guests Andre Bouchard (Kootenai/Ojibwe/Pend d’Oreille/Flathead Salish), Harrison Jim Sr. (Diné), and Montana Miller (Diné), who are involved in the upcoming live event Stories from the Warrior Society, that explores the evolution of warrior societies in Tribal...
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Ep. 49 Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson
In this episode I sat down with Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson (Hopi), who is an Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist of Indigenous Resilience at the University of Arizona’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment and a core faculty member of the Indigenous Resilience Center. Dr. Johnson...
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Ep. 48 Dr. Karletta Chief
In this inspiring episode, I sat down with Dr. Karletta Chief (Diné), a distinguished hydrologist, environmental scientist, and proud citizen of the Navajo Nation. She is the Director of the Indigenous Resilience Center, as well as a faculty member and researcher at the University of Arizona. Dr....
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Ep. 47 Indigenous Takeover with Andrew Pedro
In this episode of Cultivating Indigenous Voices, I sat down with Andrew Pedro (Akimel O’odham), promoter and organizer behind the Indigenous Takeover show — an awesome event bringing together metal and hardcore bands from across Turtle Island. We dive deep into the roots of this movement,...
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Ep. 46 A Student's Journey with Daniel Sestiaga and Ben Richmond
In this episode of A Student’s Journey (ASJ), we explore what it really takes for Tribal College students to transition from their community college to a major university. A Student’s Journey (ASJ) is a year-long program that includes a five-week, on-campus summer experience at the University of...
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Ep. 45 Latinos in Heritage Conservation with Sehila Mota Casper
In this powerful episode, I interview Sehila Mota Casper, Executive Director of Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) to explore the urgent need to preserve Latinx historical sites across the United States. LHC was co-founded in 2014 by an intergenerational group of heritage practitioners,...
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Ep. 44 Making Space for Indigenous Creativity with Josie Rios
In this inspiring episode, I sat down with Josie Rios (Akimel O’odham/Gila River Indian Community), a talented artisan jeweler and visionary founder of the Indigenous Market based here in Tucson. I first crossed paths with Josie while we were helping put together a Matriarch Mixer event here in...
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Ep. 43 Budget Cuts in Indian Country with Loris Taylor
Episode 43 features Native Public Media President/CEO Loris Taylor, who has been on the frontlines voicing, and fighting to address the need and importance of radio and public media in Native/Indigenous communities as things unravel at the hands of the current U.S. administration. Currently,...
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Ep. 42 Indigenous Cinema with Jasmine Lopez
In this episode I feature Jasmine Lopez (Tohono O’odham), who is a young aspiring filmmaker and community advocate. Jasmine was raised on the Southside of Tucson by her Grandmother Roselene, oringinally from the village of Gu-Oidag (Big Fields) on the Tohono O’odham Nation. She is currently a...
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Ep. 41 Finding My Ground with Wynnette Bell
In this episode, I sat down with a Wynnette Bell (Eastern Shoshone/Northern Arapaho), who is a Crew Lead for the Arizona Conservation Corps and originally from Wyoming which is home to the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. She started doing conservation work at the age of 16 and now in her early twenties,...
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Ep. 40 Cultural Rebellion with Alisha Vasquez
In this episode I feature Alisha Vasquez, who is a 5th generation Tucsonan and is the Co-Director of the Mexican American Heritage and History Museum and the Accessibility and Communications Manager with Southwest Folklife Alliance. She recalls her time spent at Skrappy’s as a teenager stepping...
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Ep. 39 Across Genres with Famous Ones Band
In this interview Famous Ones talk about their unique blend of sound and style that consists of a trio of brothers Chad, Carl, and AJ Flores and their neighbor friend Jaize Puffer all from the San Lucy community on the Tohono O’odham Nation, which rests on the boundary of the small town of Gila...
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Ep. 38: Student Musician with Emilio Vavages
In this episode I feature student and musician Emilio Vavages (Tohono/Akimel O’odham). I wanted the share the story and experiences of a young person’s perspective about being a student musician, so I decided why not bring in my nephew Emilio. Emilio is thirteen year’s old and a student at Apollo...
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Ep. 37: Beyond the Screen with Jon Proudstar
In this episode I feature Native Tucsonan, Veteran Actor, and Comic Creator Jon Proudstar (Yoeme, Mexican, Jewish). Growing up in Tucson, Jon spent his childhood drawn to television and comic books as a source of entertainment. While in high school he got a small taste of what it feels like to be...
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Ep. 36: Hataałii
Diné singer/songwriter Hataałii (pronounced: hah – toth – lee) visited Tucson in October 2024 as the opener for the Katie Pruit show at Club Congress. Born Hataałiinez Wheeler, he grew up on the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona and began experimenting with music during his teenage years. Now...
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Ep. 35: Musical Influences with Nenny G
In this episode I sat down with KXCI’s very own Nenny G of the Latin Connection show which broadcasts Wednesday nights 8pm-10pm. Off air Nenny G is known as Gwen Hernandez; as you tune in you will hear stories of her child hood and all the musical influences that surrounded her in various stages…
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Ep. 34: Conjunto Icon with Jaime De Anda
Over the past months I had the opportunity to interview and see two live performances by Jaime De Anda here in Tucson, AZ. As a kid growing up in the nineties I remember hearing Jaime’s music and his popularity amongst the O’odham community on the Tohono O’odham Nation. Over the year’s many waila...
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Ep. 33: A Foundation for Well Being with Natividad Cano and Tracy Aleksic
Culturally based recovery programs render a space to reconnect with traditional ways and cultural roots by rebuilding cultural identity and spiritual support systems. In this episode I feature staff from the The Haven’s Native Ways Program. It was developed by, and is staffed with, professionals...
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Ep. 32: Tribal Mediascapes with Shawn Spruce and Clarice Chiago-Jones
In April 2024 I had the opportunity alongside my colleague Elva, to attend the annual Native Broadcast Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. The Summit is Native Public Media’s largest gathering of Tribal and Indigenous broadcasters and media professionals serving Indian Country. The theme “Globalizing...
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Ep. 31: Indigenous Data Sovereignty with Kirikowhai Mikaere and Shania Kee
On April 11th and 12th, 2024, I had the opportunity to attend the first national conference called, The U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance Summit hosted at the Casino Del Sol – Conference Area. I learned that Indigenous Data Sovereignty is, “To recognize Indigenous Peoples’ inherent...
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Ep. 30: Centering Indigenous Relationships with Lourdes Escalante
Photo of Lourdes Escalante standing by KXCI Community Radio sign in front of the radio station Lourdes Escalante (Yoeme) was born and raised in Tucson and is the Executive Director of the Alianza Indigena Sin Fronteras, Indigenous Alliance Without Borders (AISF). At a young age Lourdes pushed...
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Ep. 29: Career Readiness for Native Students with Annamarie Stevens
Photo of Annamarie Stevens, Career Readiness & Employment Program Coordinator, American Indian College Fund In episode 29, I feature special guest Annamarie Stevens who is a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation. She is from the community of Tecolote located in the Chukut-kuk District. She is the...
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Ep. 28: O'odham Oidag with Maegan Lopez
Maegan Lopez (Tohono O’odham) is from the village of Wecij Oidag (New Fields) on the Tohono O’odham Nation near the southern border. She is a gardener and Cultural Outreach Liaison for Mission Garden located at the base of “A” mountain along the Santa Cruz wash. Maegan shares memories of her...
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Ep. 27: ¡Los Indios! with Tayamni and Chetan
¡Los Indios! “Born Again Savage” EP Album Cover Episode 27 features Tucson based rap duo ¡Los Indios!, who released their EP album titled “Born Again Savage” in December 2023. Tayamni aka PUMA CHILD and Chetan aka AKII WENSII are two brothers who come from the Ojibwe and Oglala Lakota…
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Ep. 26: Interconnected Stories with Gabriela Maya Bernadett
Photo of Gabriela Maya Bernadett, Author of “Stories My Grandmother Told Me.” This episode features local book author Gabriela Maya Bernadett (Tohono O’odham/African American). In 2023 Maya published her first book titled, “Stories My Grandmother Told Me.” It is a recollection of stories told to...
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Ep. 25: Max Baca
In this interview I had the opportunity to set up an interview with Max Baca through a close connection of mine, via my cousin Stevie Ray Vavages. Max was in town in September 2023 with his band the Los Texmaniacs for the Tejano Conjunto Showcase at the AVA Amphitheater. It was an exciting...
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Ep. 24: Ruben Urrea Moreno
In episode 24, I had the opportunity to interview and get to know Chicano artist Ruben Urrea Moreno. Born and raised in South Tucson, Ruben embraces storytelling that focus on his cultural roots, social issues, and migrant stories. His artistic skills go beyond a paint brush and pencil, Ruben...
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Ep. 23: Service to the People with Kateri Harris
In this episode I invited Kateri Harris (Tohono O’odham) to the studio to talk about the work she does in the community as the Domestic Violence Advocate for the Domestic Violence Prevention Program at the Tucson Indian Center located in downtown Tucson. Her work surrounds providing support for...
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Ep. 22: O'odham Park Ranger with Raeshaun Ramon
Episode 22 explores the topic of what it takes to be a Park Ranger within the National Park Service. Tucson is the only place in the states that has two National Parks situated on the west and east sides; there is a Saguaro Nat’l Park East and West. Special guest Raeshaun Ramon (Tohono O’odham…
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Ep. 21: A Sense of Self with Melani Martinez
Environmental identity is defined as, “one part of the way in which people form their self-concept: a sense of connection to some part of the nonhuman natural environment, based on history, emotional attachment, and/or similarity, that affects the ways in which we perceive and act toward the…
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Ep. 20: A Space To Celebrate with Melissa and Mel
I’m excited to announce that after two years of being on hiatus I am finally ready to get back on track with bringing back the podcast show! I’m excited to announce the newest episode featuring Melissa Brown and Mel Dominguez, Co-Owners of Galeria Mitotera, based in the city of South Tucson.…
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Ep. 19: MMIWG Awareness
Tucson Indian Center-MMIWG Awareness Virtual Run logo This episode is in collaboration with Tucson Indian Center (TIC). Staff member Drew Harris, Community Cultural Specialist, is the organizer of the TIC Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Awareness Virtual Run. In honor of Indigenous...
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Ep. 18: Building Up Our Culture
In this episode I feature staff from the Tucson Indian Center (TIC), Veronica Boone, Drew Harris, and Dearlynn Crank. With the current COVID-19 virus running rampant, many are finding ways to stay safe and healthy while continuing to provide services to their communities. Tucson Indian Center is…
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Ep. 17: Counting The Native Vote
Photo of Stephanie Motzkin (Homewytewa) Stephanie (Homewytewa) Motzkin is a native Tucsonan and has served as the Voter Outreach Coordinator to the Tohono O’odham Nation and a certified Election Officer at the Pima County Recorder’s Office since 2019. At the Recorder’s Office Stephanie has helped...
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Ep. 16: Mi Reina, My Queen
This is the first Episode of 2020 with Salina Barajas, owner and curator of the Mi Reina Mobile Boutique. Selina share’s her journey and the experiences that helped her fulfill a dream that has brought a unique vibe to South Chukson (Tucson). While raising her two daughters, Sofia Luna and Mia…
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Ep. 15: MMIWG, Not Forgotten
In this episode we reveal the truths about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). This issue has become an epidemic within indigenous communities throughout the United States and Canada over the past decades. When indigenous women and members of native communities began to...
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Ep. 14: Native SOAR
Native SOAR & Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School students In this episode I have guests Amanda Cheromiah and Felise Tagaban, the dynamic duo of Native SOAR (Success Outreach, Access, and Resiliency), to share their experiences and expertise working with young tribal students. Native SOAR is...
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Ep. 13: Lower Arizona: Smashing Stereotypes
Photo by: Lower Arizona In this episode I have Miguel in the studio discussing the work he does in the local community and what stereotypes look like in the Mexican culture #SmashingStereotypes. Together we talk about experiences involving our two cultures and it’s similarities. Within’ the…
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Ep. 12: Representing Who We Are
TNYC Offical Logo In this episode I sit with three young Native youth; Lourdes, Maddy, and Steven, who grew up in the Chukson (Tucson) area and are currently members of the Tucson Native Youth Council. One of the main topics we discussed was the recent issue about how Tucson Unified School…
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Ep. 11: Latino Outdoors Tucson
Photo by: Lupe Sutelo In this episode I interview special guest Lupe Sotelo, lead of the Tucson chapter of Latino Outdoors (LO). This nationwide movement began as an opportunity to connect and engage more Latino communities to the outdoors. The founder, José González, discovered that there was...
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Ep. 10: Consider Indigenous Thinking
Melodie Lopez In this episode we meet with Melodie Lopez, founder of Indigenous Strategies LLC, whose goal is to bridge the gap between misconceptions and understanding of working with native students/groups within the Tucson area. Her life’s work has revolved around advocating and providing...
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Ep. 9: Growing Up Waila
In this episode you will hear from Gertrude Lopez also known as Gertie, share her story growing up beside her dad Augustine Lopez Sr., listening, learning, and carrying traditional waila music. The music once known as chicken scratch has been around about 100 years. It represents styles of polka,...
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Ep. 8: Community Matters
Photo credit: DJ Jahmar International This episode features DJ Jahmar International, a local here in Tucson who’s career as a professional DJ has given him the opportunity to expand into Native communities throughout the states. Not only does he spread happiness and cheer through music for any...
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Ep. 7: Music, Art, and Laughs
Art created by Gabriel Ayala In this interview we welcome local classical musician Gabriel Ayala of the Yoeme/Pascua Yaqui Tribe to the studio. I also introduce another special guest Carmen, who is the new intern for Cultivating Indigenous Voices. Here all three of us engage in great conversation...
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Ep. 6: Phenomenal Journey: “If you believe, you can achieve”
In this podcast episode we share the background story of the success of two young O’odham (people) who are recent business owners of a health and fitness club. Their journey has been a long one and even through the struggles they never let their dream of owning their own Herbalife Nutrition club...
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