Episode 40: learning from our elders
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
on this episode Auntie Mo leads a panel with Gramma Jo and Aunt Del talking about the rules they lea...
Episode 39: The Power of Indigenous Voices with Steph Little Bird
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Little Bird speaks with me about the complexities of indigenous idesntity and gives us insight...
Episode 38: Alliance for Felix Cove with Theresa Harlan
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa and I talk about or shared experiences of being adopted and why its important to tell our st...
Episode 37: Art & Culture with Eric Wilder
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back Eric for his second appearance on the podcast. He tells us stories of his journey as...
Episode 36: Celebrating Indigenous Life with Lee
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lee is a talented photographer/artist who speaks with me about his tribe's culture, community en...
Episode 35: Cultural Identity Through Food with Alex Suniga
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Suniga is a chef out of Santa Cruz. We talk about the value in sharing cultures with food and t...
Episode 34: Hoopin' Over Seas with Duelle Gore
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Duelle Gore grew up on the rez in Florida playing basketball and wrestling gators. He went ...
Episode 33: Peggy's Place
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recently got the opportunity to go on our local radio, KGUA 88.3. There I spoke with Peggy Berryhi...
Episode 32:Simply of Service with Isaac a.k.a Z
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac comes to discuss growing up in major farming town like Watsonville, CA, the importance of goin...
Episode 31: History of our Rez with Sal Martinez
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend Sal is back to talk about the history of the Manchester and Point Arena Reservations, bei...
Episode 30: Lessons on Legacy with Chunn & Shimma Carrillo
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we reflect on the importance of legacy with Chunn Carrillo and his sister Shimma. They talk a...
Episode 29: Ras K’Dee - Finding Identity
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cousin Ras K’Dee comes on to speak about exploring his Afro-Indigenous identity. We talk about his...
Episode 28: Gathering with Loved Ones
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cousins Nans and Linda come to speak about their first memories gathering; whether its acorns, sea w...
Episode 27: Reflections from the Rez - Ceremony and Change
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Juan Dominguez sits down with Linda Lawson and Elliott Aguayo to explore ...
Episode 26: Hay:u Music
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hay:u speaks about reconnecting with culture, being a sober hip hop artist, and how all of this has ...
Episode 25: LIVE at Unity Conference 2024
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a special live episode from my time at the National Unity Conference in Portland, Oregon. ...
Episode 24: Sarah Good Medicine
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah speaks with me about what it means to be a good auntie, creating spaces for our two-spirited r...
Episode 23: Niko Otis
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niko Otis talks to us about his work in land conservancy, pursuing his passion as a rapper, and the ...
Episode 22: LIVE Seeds of Resistance
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seeds of Resistance Live panel featuring Shah Noor, Sheridan Noelani and Basma Rumman. Together, we ...
Episode 21: J.T. of Tha Hood Squad
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
J.T. is part of an art collective called Hood Squad based in Palo Alto, California. He speaks to us ...
Episode 20: OG Natal
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OG Natal speaks about his time spent in the prison system, reconnecting to his culture, and his hip ...
Episode 19: Cliff Taylor
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Taylor is an author and poet from the Ponca tribe of Nebraska. He talks to me about what inspi...
Episode 18: Lizz Rivera
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liz talks with me about dealing with her sobriety, reconnecting with her culture, and creating Nink,...
Episode 17: Poppy Gallegos-Zingarelli
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poppy talks with me about changing the curriculum in youth camps, being an urban native in San Franc...
Episode 16: Hands Lopez
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hands talks about the importance of supporting native artists, getting into the fashion game, and hi...
Episode 14: Live at the Oakland Museum of Art with Vic
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vic talks about what its like growing up native in the village of Lisjan also know as Oakland Califo...
Episode 13: Klee Benally
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Klee talks about the importance of protecting our un-housed community, what Decolonize means to him ...
Episode 12: Stewie G
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stewie G talks to me about life in the Bay, HGS Savage Fam, and what its like being a native rapper....
Episode 11: Sheridan Noelani Enomoto
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sheridan and I talk about traditional Hawaiian values, the importance of our rivers and mountains, a...
Episode 10: Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiśina talks to me about the top knot classes she holds in Sonoma County, the importance control bu...
Episode 4: Eric Wilder
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Wilder is a local artist of the Kashia band of Pomo Indians. We discuss the spirituality within...
Episode 9: Martina Morgan
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martina is a skilled basket weaver from the Kashia band of Pomo Indians. She tells me about her work...
Episode 8: Morning Star
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Morning Star has been advocating for indigenous rights her entire life. She talks to me about growin...
Episode 7: Irene Juarez O’Connell
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irene is an artist and activist in Santa Cruz, California. We talk about her work with uplifting mig...
Episode 6: Thairie Ritchie
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special Black History Month episode with Thairie Ritchie. Thairie is a local organizer in Santa Cr...
Episode 5: Rose Hammock
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rose is a gifted basket weaver and jewelry maker from Santa Rosa, California. We speak about the imp...
Episode 3: TJ Talamoni-Marks
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
T.J. talks about growing up in Lake County and getting in touch with his culture. We also talk with ...
Episode 2: Bernadette Smith
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bernadette talks with me about growing up on the Manchester Point Arena reservation, where her siste...
Episode 1: Sal Martinez
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with Sal Martinez. Sal is a school board member and resident of the Manchester-Point Arena b...