The Creative Native Podcast: Recent Episodes
Natalie Welch
Native American athletes across the country are dominating on and off the field. This podcast explores their backgrounds, current endeavors, and future aspirations.
It’s almost time for the Big Game! And guess who’s back…that Kansas City team. Good time to remind folks about why Native American mascots and imagery in sports are problematic. Rhonda LeValdo (Acoma Pueblo) founded Not In Our Honor in 2005 and has been advocating against the use of Native American imagery in sports. Listen to hear about her journey and her plans for Las Vegas. You can help by donating to the Kansas City Indian Center.
We’re back! Brandon Matis (Anishinaabe) joins the show to discuss his journey to becoming a professional ultimate frisbee athlete. Brandon exemplifies commitment, he’s been with the AUDL Minnesota Wind Chill every season in franchise history. He also talks about his dedication to his community and passion for growing the game.
This is a good one, y’all! Ahli-sha “Osh” Littlejohn Stephens is one of my personal heroes and she’s doing so much amazing work for our Eastern Cherokee community. She’s an amazing mom, wife, sister, educator, coach, language preserver, the list goes on and on. She’s also one of the creators of We Are Resilient, a podcast highlighting the stories of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women #MMIW. Listen to hear her amazing story and be sure to check out WAR-podcast.com Sgi!
It's been a minute but we're back with an amazing guest, Cayden Cochran (Kiowa Creek). Cayden is currently the tight ends coach at Southern Miss and a former QB at Valdosta State University. From a small town in Oklahoma to National Champion, Cayden has always had a passion for his Native heritage and uses his platform to advocate for Native peoples. Listen to this episode to hear more about his journey and passion for helping the next generation.
We’re back and better than ever with the amazing baller Lakota Beatty. She’s an inspiration and advocate for mental health. Listen in to hear what she’s been up to, including her film and recent trip to the White House to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
It’s July, which means it’s time for the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI), the biggest tournament in Indian County. Our special guest is Lynette Lewis, the Director of Basketball Operations & Program Development at NABI. Listen to hear about all the great initiatives planned for NABI this year, including how to watch on ESPN+
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We’re back with special announcement episode! Some “personal news” and life update from me before a conversation with Eriq Swiftwater, an amazing Native athlete from the Pine Ridge Rez, we talk about how he handled a season-ending injury, his pursuit of two degrees, and his passion and goals for the future. You won’t want to miss this inspiring convo!
This episode features a conversation with Teton Saltes (Ogala Lakota) from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Teton is currently a football player and junior at the University of New Mexico. We talk about his upbringing as an athlete and leader and his work to promote positivity in the Native community.
After an awesome Native American Heritage Month we’re back with a great episode with professional basketball player Caitlyn Ramirez. We talk all about her latest challenge and her evolution from high school to junior college to Division I basketball and getting her master’s degree in criminal justice. Thanks for listening, hit that share button!
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