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The Sentinel
by NCAI's Digital Media & Communications Teams
The NCAI Sentinel Podcast signals a rebirth of NCAI's oldest and most continuously published membership newsletter, The NCAI Sentinel. Published for the first time in the 1940s, The Sentinel focused on NCAI membership matters, events, people and policy issues. This newly conceived version will, instead, take a look backwards with a nod to the present. Each episode will feature stories about past events, programs, and people, as well as exclusive segments on NCAI leaders throughout the years and new developments and discoveries in the archival collections.Drawing on NCAI's rich digital and physical archival collections, it is our hope that you will return each month to learn more about the organization's 80 years of advocacy for Indian Country and, as a result, will also remain informed about what is happening at NCAI today.
Episodes
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Honoring the Two-Spirit Community
In this episode of The Sentinel, we honor and celebrate the Two-Spirit community. We uncover the origins of the term 'Two-Spirit' and how Native people acknowledge and reclaim this tradition and identity today. We listen to recorded excerpts from the Two-Spirit Panel held at the 2025 NCAI…
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Honoring Traditions of Service: The NCAI Veterans Committee
Today, Native people serve in the United States military at five times the national average yet are often overlooked and underrepresented in policy-making decisions affecting veterans as a whole. In this episode of The Sentinel, we mark the 30th anniversary of the NCAI Veterans Committee,...
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Land Back: Restoring Sovereignty, Remedying Injustice
In this episode of The Sentinel, we explore the Land Back movement, an effort led by American Indian and Alaska Native people to restore traditional homelands to Tribal Nations. The goal of this movement is not only to reclaim property stolen from Native communities, but to restore stewardship…
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The ISDEAA: 50 Years of Empowering Tribal Nations
In this episode of The Sentinel, we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act. Enacted on January 4, 1975, this pivotal piece of legislation marked a major shift in federal Indian policy. It authorized Tribal Nations to enter into contracts...
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Advocacy on the International Stage: The NCAI International Committee
Part two of Episode 20 continues our exploration of NCAI's international advocacy work and examines further how NCAI's advocacy for Indigenous Peoples on the global stage ties into its larger mission of promoting tribal sovereignty. In this expanded conversation led by Rochelle Morgan-Verdin,...
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Advocacy on the International Stage: The NCAI International Committee
In this episode of the Sentinel, we explore NCAI's commitment to international advocacy work. NCAI has recognized that its mission of promoting tribal sovereignty must extend beyond the borders of the United States and include the representation, participation and voices of Indigenous Peoples on…
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The Emerging Leadership of Indian Country: The NCAI Youth Commission
In this episode of The Sentinel, we focus on the next generation of Native leaders. We are joined by three newly elected officers of the NCAI Youth Commission. The Commission was established in 1997 to provide a space for young tribal leaders to pinpoint issues of importance and strategize paths…
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The NCAI Foundation: Supporting the Legacy of NCAI
In this episode of the Sentinel, we mark the one-year anniversary of the NCAI Foundation, established in November 2023. The Foundation was created to unlock philanthropic dollars and build sustaining relationships supporting tribal sovereignty and Native self-determination. The NCAI Foundation is...
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Native Vote: Supporting a Sovereignty Ticket in 2024 and Beyond
In this episode of The Sentinel, we examine the ongoing barriers and obstacles that Native voters face when accessing the polls. As we approach the 2024 elections, we examine NCAI's legacy of advocacy on this subject. We also take a look at current advocacy and initiatives that will increase…
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Eroding Sovereignty: The Devastating Impacts of Dams on Tribal Communities
In this episode of The Sentinel, we uncover the devastating effects that dams have on Indian Country. The construction and maintenance of dams cause flooding of sacred sites, displacement of people from their ancestral lands, and permanent disruption of the ecosystem and fish populations. These...
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Empowering Tribal Nations in the 21st Century: NCAI and the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty
As the growth of technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the issue of Tribal Digital Sovereignty is of crucial importance now more than ever. Join us on this episode of The Sentinel as we hear from experts who will help shed light on this subject. Listeners will learn about the recently...
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Beyond Words: The Power of Native Language Revitalization
The survival of American Indian and Alaska Native languages is essential to the success of tribal communities and Native ways of life. However, without urgent and sustained intervention, far too many Native languages risk extinction within the coming decades. In this episode of The Sentinel, we...
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100 Years Of Citizenship: Commemorating The Snyder Act
In this episode of The Sentinel, we commemorate the centennial of the Indian Citizenship Act, passed into law on June 2, 1924. Also known as The Snyder Act, this pivotal piece of legislation granted citizenship to all American Indian people born within the limits of the United States. Join us as…
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A Seat at the Table: Tribal Nations and the 2024 Farm Bill
In this episode of The Sentinel, we uncover the origins of the Farm Bill. Although not a common household name, this massive omnibus bill touches many aspects of our personal lives. It governs agriculture, regulates food prices, legislates food policy and production, establishes funding for food...
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Healing Through Restoration: The Native American Graves Repatriation Act
In this episode of The Sentinel, we examine a critical piece of legislation aimed at remedying past injustices by addressing the treatment and repatriation of cultural items, objects of cultural patrimony, sacred objects, and human remains. Since its enactment in 1990, the Native American Graves...
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More Than A 51-Cent Problem: Native Women And The Gender Pay Gap
In this episode of the Sentinel, we celebrate the start of Women's History Month this March by exploring the gender pay gap – an issue that not only affects Native women, but also their families and communities as well. As the United States recently commemorated the 15th Anniversary of the Lilly...
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Episode 9 Navigating The New Normal: The Impacts of Government Shutdowns on Indian Country
In this Special Episode of the Sentinel, we examine the root causes of government shutdowns. Congress has resorted to continuing resolutions and stop gap measures to fund the government. Surely this seems like 'the new normal'. But what does this mean for Tribal Nations, citizens and the overall...
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Advocacy in Action: The Origins of ECWS
In this episode of The Sentinel, we journey back in time to trace the origins of the Executive Council Winter Session (ECWS), one of NCAI's three annual conferences. This policy-focused gathering of Tribal leaders happens at the start of each year and has its roots in the 1950s, during an era…
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Strength in Unity: Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Mutual Assistance
In this episode of The Sentinel, we share an inspirational story from NCAI's archives–the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Mutual Assistance. Created by NCAI leaders in 1947 with the purpose of forging Tribal Nations together in unity and purpose, the Treaty is far from just a stagnant archival...
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Native Voting Rights and Civic Participation
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…
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Mining and Monuments: A Conversation about Tribal Lands
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...
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Native Excellence: Native Voices in Higher Education
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...
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The Fight to End Harmful Mascots
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...
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Colorado River Water Rights and The 2023 Mid Year
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…
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The Origin Story and the First Mid Year
In the premiere episode of "The Sentinel," the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) invites you along on a journey through time, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped the exercise of tribal sovereignty. First, travel back to NCAI's inception in 1944 and witness the ever-evolving...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The NCAI Sentinel Podcast signals a rebirth of NCAI's oldest and most continuously published membership newsletter, The NCAI Sentinel. Published for the first time in the 1940s, The Sentinel focused on NCAI membership matters, events, people and policy issues. This newly conceived version will, instead, take a look backwards with a nod to the present. Each episode will feature stories about past events, programs, and people, as well as exclusive segments on NCAI leaders throughout the years and new developments and discoveries in the archival collections.Drawing on NCAI's rich digital and physical archival collections, it is our hope that you will return each month to learn more about the organization's 80 years of advocacy for Indian Country and, as a result, will also remain informed about what is happening at NCAI today.
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The NCAI Sentinel Podcast signals a rebirth of NCAI's oldest and most continuously published membership newsletter, The NCAI Sentinel. Published for the first time in the 1940s, The Sentinel focused on NCAI membership matters, events, people and policy issues. This newly conceived version will,...
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