In this episode, Dr. Pearl Brower talks about her previous work with Ilisagvik College and the current work she is doing at the University of Alaska. Dr. Pearl discusses the Alaska Native Success Initiative which is an initiative with the goal of increasing Alaska Native retention and graduation at the University of Alaska. Go to https://alaska.edu/pres/aknativesuccess/ to learn more about the Alaska Native Success Initiative. Like the Urban Auntie Show on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

In this episode, Naelyn Pike talks about the work that Apache Stronghold is doing to save Oak Flat from becoming a mining operation. Go to http://apache-stronghold.com/ to learn more.

In this episode, Gatgyedm Hana'ax from First Alaskans Institute discusses the various programs offered by the Indigenous Leadership Continuum. Go to FirstAlaskans.org to learn more about these programs or to apply. 

In this episode, Charitie Ropati talks about the work she has done in creating a native-centric curriculum for her high school in Anchorage. 

In this episode, Ayyu Qassataq, the Vice President and Indigenous Operations Director for First Alaskans Institute, discusses how First Alaskans Institute raises awareness of issues and advocates for policies.

In this episode, I got to talk with Taniesha Moses, the Indigenous Wellness Outreach Coordinator with Rural Student Services. Taniesha talked about Rural Student Services programs and what she plans on doing in her new position. We also discussed how students can practice wellness this school year.

In the season finale of the Urban Auntie Show, guest, Lane Little comes on to the show to talk about his two-spirit identity. He tells us his definition of two-spirit identity and the positive and negative experiences that come with his identity. 

In this episode, guest Stephen Qacung Blanchett will talk about how he started his journey in music and what it is like to work in music. Stephen is a member of the music group Pamyua. He is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Alaska Native Studies. He is a 2019 Dance/USA Fellowship recipient, a 2019 & 2016 recipient of the Rasmuson Foundation’s Artist Fellowship, and a 2015 National Artist Fellowship recipient through the Native Arts and Culture Foundation.

In this episode, Laura play recordings that she made of her 95 year-old grandmother, Patricia Ekada. Laura discusses the stories that her grandma tells. 

In this episode, Dr. Allison and Laura talk about the health of Native people before and after colonial contact. Dr. Allison also gives many examples of medicines we can use in our backyard and how to promote our wellbeing.