A three part series scheduled from August 11 thru September 21, 2019 is a show dedicated to listening to the concerns and input from all citizens.  Candidate Golden especially wants to hear from the "At Large" citizens of the MCN to open communication lines.  Golden firmly believes that our Nation should be asserting Self Governance and Tribal Sovereignty to provide services and have better communication with citizens that live outside the 11 county tribal boundaries known as tribal jurisdiction.  Call in or come join in the chat, chat room will be open 10 minutes before the show and at least 10 minutes after, so mark your calendar.    Golden 4 Creek Chief is ready to listen to YOU.    Mvto!!

Brenda S. Golden is running for Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.  Ms. Golden has a Bachelors in Business Administration, a Masters in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor (law degree).   Tune in and call in to talk about current events around Indian Country, the State of Oklahoma and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.  

Oklahoma City deserves a holiday that we can all be proud of.  Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates the thriving cultures and values of the Native nations within our borders--38 tribes in Oklahoma, alone. Columbus is an unquestionably problematic historical figure. He never set foot within the borders of this country, and committed atrocities that have led to countries across North & South America calling to end celebrations of his legacy.  Replacing the celebration of a figure that is perceived negatively, by so many, with a celebration of Indigenous Peoples can give OKC a holiday to be proud of, and be a step in the right direction toward recognizing ongoing marginalization and social issues faced by Native communities. We need your support on Sept 27th to let City Council know that we are watching and we vote!     http://www.facebook.com/ipdOKC/   #ipdOKC #IndigenousPeoplesDay #   

Federal US policy has not changed over the centuries. By purpose or effect, Indigenous Peoples of the United States continue to face economic and socially discriminatory treatment leading to an economically coerced removal from their ancestral lands and to assimilation by the dominant culture. This radio show will discuss current events and historical perspectives as it pertains to the Indigenous Peoples of the world.

Federal US policy has not changed over the centuries. By purpose or effect, Indigenous Peoples of the United States continue to face economic and socially discriminatory treatment leading to an economically coerced removal from their ancestral lands and to assimilation by the dominant culture. This radio show will discuss current events and historical perspectives as it pertains to the Indigenous Peoples of the world.

Guest is Melissa Goodblanket, mother to Mah-hi-vist Goodblanket, a Cheyenne-Arapaho teen who was killed by Custer County deputies last December, 21, 2013. A rally is being planned for April 16, 2014 at the North Plaza of the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check out Touching Cloud Goodblanket Cause/ Mah hi vist/ Red Bird  http://www.facebook.com/TouchingCloudGoodblanket   for more info. Now that the autopsy was released Friday, March 21, 2014, Wilbur and Melissa Goodblanket await news on whether or not there will be any charges brought against two Custer County sheriff deputies who shot and killed their 18-year-old teenager son, Mah-hi-vist “Red Bird” Goodblanket, on December 21, 2013.  Ma-hi-vist's birthday is April 11.   The autopsy report findings indicate the teen was shot seven times with wounds to his head, torso, and right upper arm. Goodblanket was also shot two times by a taser gun. The manner of death is listed as a homicide in the autopsy report. Goodblanket had a blood alcohol level of .10 and no drugs were detected in his system.  The two officers were placed in leave after the fatal shooting. They have since returned to active duty.  http://nativenewsonline.net/currents/autospy-reveals-cheyenne-arapaho-teen-shot-7-times-deputies/ http://newsok.com/article/3945807 Custer County District Attorney Dennis Smith said his office will announce its decision on whether the shooting was justified in a week to 10 days.  And still the family waits for justice.

Founder of Cloudboy Consulting, L.L.C., Chance Rush is sought out nationally for speaking engagements, workshops, comedy shows and as a life coach among other specialties. The core of his work is about helping Native people reach inside themselves to accomplish great things personally and for the community. It begins with taking care of the self. Growing up in Pawhuska, Rush (Three Affiliated Tribes-Hidatsa/Dakota/Arapaho/Otoe/Oneida) is a Tulsa resident.  After earning his degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, Rush took the usual routes to support his family, but he always wanted to be a motivator and consultant. Soon he was asked to visit schools, churches and various conferences and communities to promote healthy living and advocate for unity in family and communities. Rush tours the country giving motivational speeches, primarily to Native American youth groups, "hoping that I can make a difference in someone's life". He grew up surrounded by racism, alcoholism, poverty and despair and in his travels he hopes to deliver a message that will help youth overcome these problems and others as they strive to become the future leaders in Native communities. "My heart is in working with kids", he said. For more about Chance Lee Rush, visit http://www.chancerush.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ChanceLeeRush      

Citizen of the Comanche Nation, Chad Tahchawwickah brings his own style of Indian Humor to any situation.  As CEO of Just2Keen Chad uses comedy to address top issues in Indian Country.  He knows how to bring it home, whether it be alcohol abuse, drugs, poverty or fry bread and eating.  Not only does Chad do stand up comedy, he sings Comanche hymns and is part of the drum Wild Band of Comanches.  His latest cd is on CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chadtahchawwickah where you can hear a sample of his singing as well.  Other contacts for Chad are:  twitter.com/ComancheChad www.linkedin.com/pub/chad-tahchawwickah/48/b87/149 www.facebook.com/chad.tahchawwickah Tune in for a fun hour on Red Town Radio.   

Margo Gray announced her Campaign for the Office of the Principal Chief of the Osage Nation in December 2013.  A citizen of the Osage Nation, she is the President of Margo Gray and Associates.  Ms. Gray is the former Chairwoman for the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, she currently serves on the National Board of Directors of Big Brothers and Sisters, is a board member of the American Indian Business Network, board member for the National Indian Gaming Association, co-chair for the Economic Development Sub-Committee for the National Congress of American Indians, Treasurer of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, and active member of Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations, among her work with many other organizations. Ms. Gray believes people need a leader who not only will fight and stand strong for tribal sovereignty, but who will also be a champion of the Osage citizenry and a peacemaker - someone with energy, passion, and vision; someone unafraid to step up and speak out, but with diplomacy and respect for the views of others. She believes the Osage Nation must be a good employer, so employees are confident that hard work, integrity, and accountability will be rewarded.  Ms. Gray wants to strengthen her Nation’s relationships with key partners, foster the development and improvement of our economy and preserve the Osage way of life for all wherever they live. She is offering her forty years of professional experience in service to Indian Country, her commitment to principled leadership, and her deep belief in each Osage from the oldest to the youngest.  http://www.facebook.com/VoteMargoForOsageChief http://www.zoominfo.com/p/Margo-Gray/43236320

Join hostess Brenda Golden and guest Majick Ravenhawk as they discuss what "Divide and Conquer" means and does in Indian Country.  From the very beginning of colonizers invading this land, their strategy to divide and conquer the indigenous populations was effective.  That strategy is a learned behavior that Indian Country has adopted subconsciously partially because of historical trauma and lateral violence.  .  Historical trauma has a significant impact on the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of Native Americans. At the core of Native American psychology, historical trauma manifests itself in the social and personal issues prevalent in our communities including substance abuse, mental health problems, domestic violence, child abuse, depression, anger, and loneliness.  Our people have been oppressed for a very long time and, now some of our own people have become the oppressors.  This is called lateral violence.  The most common behaviors associated with lateral violence that prevent positive change from occurring include gossiping, bullying, finger pointing, backstabbing and shunning. These behaviors are becoming increasingly common on Facebook and Twitter. However, we do not want our own people and our supporters taking to these kinds of tactics to advance themselves within any movement.  If someone (or someone’s) making you feel like you are being undermined or even feelings of sabotage of success or growth, then you may be a victim of lateral violence. The root cause of this is actually colonization. It is not our way to behave like that to one another. We do not make people feel isolated, alone and rejected.

Guest John Lee Soap, Jr., Cherokee, and hostess Brenda Golden discuss grief and coping with loss.  Tragically both have lost children in recent years and will share what it means to grieve, what is grief, is there a proper way to grieve, and most of all how to cope with grief.  John has attained higher educational degrees in Counseling while working full time.  He currently works as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.     Children are not supposed to die...Parents expect to see their children grow and mature. Ultimately, parents expect to die and leave their children behind...This is the natural course of life events, the life cycle continuing as it should. The loss of a child is the loss of innocence, the death of the most vulnerable and dependent. The death of a child signifies the loss of the future, of hopes and dreams, of new strength, and of perfection. - Arnold and Gemma 1994, iv, 9, 39  Death is an experience that is common to all mankind, an experience that touches all members of the human family. Death transcends all cultures and beliefs; there is both commonality and individuality in the grief experience. When a loved one dies, each person reacts differently. A child's death, however, is such a wrenching event that all affected by it express sadness and dismay and are painfully shaken.  Both John and Brenda are part of a White Bison recovery group.  The Wellbriety path does not compete with A.A. or any other pathway of personal recovery, but instead enriches those pathways by embracing them within the web of Native American tribal histories and cultures. http://www.facebook.com/groups/117525848259894/ http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/parentalgrief.html