In our final episode of our AIM series, we go into one of the most pivotal moments in Native  history – the Wounded Knee Occupation of 1973.  In this show we will take you, the listener on a journey through the origins, motivations, and lasting impact of this landmark event. The American Indian Movement (AIM), founded in 1968, emerges as a powerful force advocating for indigenous rights, sovereignty, and self-determination. As tensions between Native communities and the US government escalate, culminating in the infamous Wounded Knee incident, AIM rises to confront systemic injustic ..read more

AIM sought to address issues such as treaty rights, land rights, tribal sovereignty, and the broader social, economic, and political injustices faced by Indigenous communities. Raymond Yellow Thunder and Wesley Bulltail were both victims of racial violence, and their cases highlight some of the challenges faced by Natives and the response from AIM. Raymond Yellow Thunder was a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe who was brutally murdered in Gordon, Nebraska in 1972. His death sparked outrage within the Native American community and drew attention to the prevalence of violence and racism ..read more

In this episode we go over the greatest movement in American History... The American Indian Movement! They became the number 1  Native American advocacy group.  Founded in 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AIM emerged in response to the widespread injustices and discrimination faced by Native Americans, including issues such as police brutality, high unemployment rates, and inadequate housing and healthcare. AIM's primary goals were to address these injustices and to promote Native American sovereignty, self-determination, and cultural preservation. The organization gained national at ..read more

Welcome to the new Turtle island talk, our once a month episode about indigenous news. This week we go over the heartbreaking case of a nonbinary teen named Nex Benedict. They were a 16-year-old nonbinary student that  died a day after an altercation in a high school girls' bathroom in Oklahoma. An autopsy report later said that Nex had died as a result of suicide. What are your thoughts on the case?  We also discuss a couple of First Nation men who believe they have fishing rights via Canadian treaty. Well you guessed it, the government cannot decide what is part of the treaty and ..read more

Today we have the honor to converse with Jimmy Gomez! Some of you might know him as Taboo; a member from the Multi platinum American hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas.  However, he is so much more than that, he’s a Singer, Rapper, Dancer, Actor, DJ, Author, Designer, activist as well as a devoted husband & loving father. In todays conversation we talk about the great things he has accomplished as an indigenous artist such as writing a couple of comic book series in the Marvel universe one titled WEREWOLF BY NIGHT.   The series introduced a brand-new Werewolf by Night character t ..read more

Welcome to Nightmares of the Americas Indigenous tales, where the harrowing reality of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) is brought to light. Our women and girls are vanishing at an alarming rate, yet their stories often go untold. According to the National Crime Information Center's data up to 2016, there have been 5,712 reported cases of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls. Shockingly, the U.S Department of Justice's missing persons database has acknowledged only 116 of these cases.  What's particularly distressing is that a majority of these disappeara ..read more

Our women and girls are being taken from us in an alarming way.  As of 2016, the National Crime Information Center has reported 5,712 cases of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls. Strikingly, the U.S Department of Justice missing persons database has only reported 116 cases.  The majority of these murders are committed by non-Native people on Native-owned land. The lack of communication combined with jurisdictional issues between state, local, federal, and tribal law enforcement, make it nearly impossible to begin the investigative process.  Today we go ove ..read more

After a few weeks of sickness, the Behill brothers are back! Thank you to all of you for the good vibes and messages you sent our way; it really did help. We needed time for our voices to get back to normal. So, we're back! In this new episode, let's just chill and talk about some Indigenous news, events, and films. This is something we're going to do about once a month or after a real gnarly episode. We don't really know what to call this type of show yet, so bear with us. We are asking the listener (you) to decide on the name. Check out our IG to get in on the name. In this episode, we tal ..read more

In this episode we jump back into oral traditions while we are at the tail end of winter. Winter is the time to tell stories, be with family, and remember the ones who have passes. We are thrilled to tell you a few Chumash oral traditions in this episode, where we jump into stories from the book "December's Child." Join us as we journey through the oral stories passed down through the years of the Chumash people.  In this episode, we bring to life three mesmerizing stories: "The Sky People," "The Dog Girl," and "The Bear Shamans," among others. Each narrative is steeped in symbolism, off ..read more

Embark on a fascinating journey through time and space and discuss  "Star people".  We delve  into the enthralling intersection of extraterrestrial phenomena and ancient indigenous wisdom. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of stories, beliefs, and encounters that bridge the gap between the cosmos and Earth's original inhabitants. In this thought-provoking podcast, we bring you riveting accounts from indigenous communities, sharing their profound connections with celestial beings, encounters, and ancient astronaut lore. Unearth the age-old myths that describe cosmic visito ..read more