In this Interview we talk to Luhui Whitebear PHD. a Coastal Chumash Educator and Current Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies at Oregon State University. The topic of this conversation focuses on Tribal Education. We discuss the work Luhui has done over the years both at Oregon State as well as in here tribal communities. We even dive into the lack of education on California Tribes and talk particularly about state recognized tribes.

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In todays episode we discuss the controviersal topic of Native American Mascots. We dive into the imagery use, sports teams and brands that use native mascots as well as give our opinions on the matter. It is a very sensitve topic and we understand people do have strong feelings about this. We ask that you go into this with an open mind hoping to learn and understand something about American Indian usage in the mascot role.

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In todays interview we talk to Joseph Dowd, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Oregon. Joseph has worked in several positions and departments within his Tribal Community. This episode focuses on the topic of Tribal Museums and his recent work at the Chachalu Cultural Center and Museum in Grand Ronde Oregon. Some may call him a historian and keeper of tribal traditions. We hope you take the time to listen and enjoy this conversation we have with Joseph. Make sure to tune in every other Tuesday to get new episodes of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach. Please as always like subscribe, follow, thumbs up and share this episode and our podcast with your friends and family. We appreciate all the support we have received so far.