Native Talk Arizona

Guests include: Sonya Brooks - Behavioral Health Clinician at Native American Connections, will tell us about the upcoming 42nd Annual Native American Connections Day Parade and Art Show, happening Saturday, October 10th.Brooke Davis - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Case Manager - Domestic Violence Prevention and Education, will talk to us about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month #DVAM2026 #WithSurvivors , a time designated to acknowledge victims and survivors, raise awareness about ...

Guests include: Patty Talahongva - Chief Programming and Engagement Officer, Heard Museum, will tell us about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at the Heard Museum.Taiya Snyder - Communications Specialist, Phoenix Indian Center, will discuss the upcoming Phoenix Indian Center Silver and Turquoise Ball and other upcoming events.Daris Laffoon - Executive Director, Miss Indian Arizona Association, dedicated to the e...

Guests include: Cassandra Pena - Tribal Program Manager at Molina Healthcare, will tell us about the upcoming Molina Healthcare 4th Annual Tribal Health Symposium, happening on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.Alana Yazzie - Creator of The Fancy Navajo, lifestyle and food blogger, who will discuss her new children’s book entitled, The Blue Corn Kitchen: A Navajo Story of Food, Family, and Tradition.Support the show

Guests include: Larrell Tessay - Outreach Coordinator, Ndee Bikiyaa, The People’s Farm, a community food sovereignty initiative established by the White Mountain Apache Tribe.Marcus Elison Denetdale - Regional Associate Director, Home Base Arizona, a national non-profit organization that provides free clinical care, support for veterans, active duty service members and their families.Support the show

Guests include: Sonya Brooks - Clinical Supervisor, Native American Connections, talks to us about the upcoming 2026 Native American Connections Parade in OctoberKyrie Dukepoo - Tribal Liaison, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice-Medicaid Health Plans, about the upcoming 13th Annual Tribal Summit, hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health ChoiceSheila Iyengar - CEO / Founder of NAGI Foundation, providing animal medical and support programs to assist Salt River Pima-Marico...

Guest include: Waylon "Pee" Pahona, Jr. - Motivational speaker, health and wellness trainer, and the founder of the HEALTHY ACTIVE NATIVES!!! Facebook page. He works extensively across Native American communities to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.Support the show

Guests include: Vanessa Todechine - NATIVE HEALTH Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, who tell us about National Breastfeeding Month #NationalBreastfeedingMonthKorina Emmerich and Liana Shewey about the upcoming Indigenous Fashion Week, celebrating the breadth and innovation of contemporary Indigenous design, happening September 10-14 in New York CitySupport the show

Guest include: Chef Nephi Craig - Executive Chef of Café Gozhóó in Whiteriver, Arizona, on the White Mountain Apache Tribe reservation. We'll also talk to him about his new memoir, Our Knives Will Save Us: Dispatches from a White Mountain Apache Chef. Support the show

Guests include: Eunique Yazzie - Design Consultant, Creative Director, Social Entrepreneur and owner of Cahokia PHXAnnie Humphrey - Award-winning Native American singer/songwriter Support the show

Guests include: Lee Issac - Singer, songwriter and musician, who will tell us about the upcoming Sagebrush and Stardust Music Fest on Wednesday, July 22 at the MOD in Shiprock, New MexicoMichael Charette - Native American storyteller, poet, flute maker, and musician, who, under his performance name, Tales of Laughing Fox, dedicates his artistry to educating the public about Anishinaabe history, culture, and languageSupport the show

Guests include: Mary Herne, FNP - will tell us about the Indigenous Headache and Migraine Advisory Forum IMHAF, whose purpose is to improve access, care, and outcomes for Indigenous people living with migraine and headache disordersChef Alex Colaianni - with the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center (AZ OIC), a network of comprehensive employment training programs for the disadvantaged and under-skilledSupport the show

Guests include: Kimberly D. Moore-Salas and Camie Goldhammer - Indigenous Lactation Counselors who will tell us about breast feeding and the new program - Indigenous Lactation Counselor Training ProgramSunburnt Stone - Hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, they play music based upon a mix of various influences and genres, from country, blues, rock, and AmericanaSupport the show

Guests include: Lucia Leigh Laughlin - Director of Engagement and Learning Programs at the Heard Museum, who will tell us about the new exhibit: Molly of Denali: An Alaskan AdventureNakota Hunts in Winter - Autistic, Grammy-nominated bassist and audio engineer based in PhoenixSupport the show

Guests include: Kimberly Yellowrobe, DHA, MBA and Hoskie Benally, Jr. - National American Indian Disability Summit-Cultivating Care: The Three Sisters Approach to Disability in Native Country, July 16-17Pamela Prasher - Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community CCDF Certificate ProgramVictor Z Corpuz - Maize Skateboards Support the show

Guest include: Rose Jacket - Recent ASU graduate who will be heading to South Korea as a Fulbright ETA finalist to teach EnglishAlbert Haskie - Diné software developer and founder of Nyzhon Studios, who will tell us about his Navajo education program smartphone app called Adoonee Terri Pete - Navajo/Hopi artist and owner and operator of TP DesignsSupport the show

Guests include: DJ Carrasco and Autumn Lopez - Native Nations Sports, creating opportunities for Indigenous athletes to excel on the national and global stage.Jordan O. James - Front man for FIRST FLOOR HIGHWAY, an Indigenous Inspirited Sun Soaked Rock 'N Roll band, who have a new album called, Under the Sun, available on all streaming platforms.Support the show

Guests include: Chef Justin Pioche - Pioche Food Group, who won an incredible victory on the Food Network competition cooking show, Chopped, during a special episode “Indigenous Inspiration,” where he won the championship title and the $10,000 prize.Support the show

Guests include: Christine Wilmont - Northern Arizona Tribal and Regional Ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Arizona ChapterJoaquin Martinez - about his upcoming book entitled: The Super Generation: A Guide for First Generation Professionals to Build Lasting Success and Generational Prosperity.Support the show

Guests include: Cassandra Scott - Director of the Tohono O'odham Community College-Phoenix Center, serving the residents of the Tohono O’odham Nation, and also all who wish to pursue a higher education.Carolyn Roberts and Kelsey Mata Foote - the creative duo behind the new children’s book, Tess's Red Dress: Honouring Love and Family.Support the show

Guests include: Brandon Nahsonhoya - National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People.Danielle Nieto - NATIVE HEALTH Maternal Child Health Program Coordinator, will talk to us about NATIVE HEALTH’s Home Visiting Program.Byron Graves - American Indian Youth Literature and Morris Award-winning author of Rez Ball, who now has a new novel for young readers called Medicine Wheels.Support the show

Guests include: Commander Kristi Johnson, PharmD - Deputy Chief - Outpatient Pharmacy Services, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, will tell us about Drug Take Back Day, happening Saturday, April 25th at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center.Brooke Davis - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Case Manager - Domestic Violence Prevention and Education will tell us about Missing and Murdered Indigenous People #MMIP Awareness Day in May.Lisa LaRue and Juan R Leõn - Members of RematriNation, a Native American/...

Guests include: Kyle Mitchell and Gerard Begay - South Mountain Community CollegeSupport the show

Guests include: Alex Villablobos - Gila River Indian Community Tribal Social Services Inaugural Tribal Child Abuse Prevention ConferenceTom Macik - Southwest Indian Foundation and the Greater Gallup Industrial Workforce ProgramGarrett Etsitty - Southwest soulful artist from Chinle. Arizona, who has a diverse collection of works throughout the SouthwestSupport the show

Guests include: Elaine Mollindo - Arizona Department of Education's Office of Indian Education and the Arizona Tribal Regalia Graduation Toolkit – which reviews state polices and the legal protections around wearing tribal regalia at graduationsMaria Bartlett - Founder and executive director of Indigigirls, empowering Indigenous women and girls through culture, community and connection.Support the show

Guests include: Vafa Matin, DO - Chief Medical Officer at NATIVE HEALTH, will talk to us about National Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthQuenton “Mogley” Oney - Lead singer and guitar player of Mogley and the ZoniezSupport the show

Guests include: Liz McKenzie - Chef, Prickly FoodsTrinidad Quiroz - Co-owner and Chef of Frybread Riot Food TruckSupport the show

Guests include: Melina TaCheenie and Marcus Monenerkit - The Heard MuseumValerie Segrest - Co-director and Educator of Native Plants and Food InstituteSupport the show

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Guests include: Cherish Yazzie-Hart - Owner of Cherish Skin, a locally owned cosmetics skin care line, dedicated to curating unique-skincare and makeup bundles with perfect formulas to help cherish and maintain beautiful skin.Support the show

Guests include: Jessica Tsingine - Phoenix American Indian Science and Engineering Society Professional Chapter President, will tell us about their upcoming Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 21.Jason Amador - Player Development Specialist for the Men’s Basketball Program at Grand Canyon University and a motivational speaker. Support the show

Guests include: Frank Blanquet and Sahar Kharjenoury - First Nations Experience, television exclusively devoted to Native American and World Indigenous contentMichelle Curley - Phoenix Hoop DancersSupport the show

Guests include: Thana Boyd, RDH - NATIVE HEALTH Interim Dental Practice Manager and Dental Hygienist, who will tell us about the new dental clinic at our Mesa locationBrooke Davis, MPH - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Case Manager - Domestic Violence Prevention and Education, who will discuss Human Trafficking Month #HumanTraffickingLynn Traylor - Artist and owner of Auntie CreationsSupport the show

Guests include: Brooke Davis, MPH - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Case Manager - Domestic Violence Prevention & Education, will talk to us about National Stalking Awareness Month #NSAM2026Davina Whitethorne - Buddy Whitethorne FoundationShannon LaRance - Founder of Indigenous Empowerment and creator of So’oh Story TimeSupport the show

Guests include: Tyes Ben Graves - Linebacker for Cesar Chavez High School, who has been listed as one of the Top 70 Indigenous High School Football playersJohnathan Williams, aka Native Kyng, Navajo hip-hop artist, motivational speaker, and suicide prevention activistSupport the show

Guests include: Ted Hibbeler - Tribal Educator with the University of Arizona Cooperative ExtensionMichael Frahm and Nancy Dudenhoefer - Sun Sounds Arizona, providing audio access to print information to people who cannot read or hold print material due to a disabilitySandra Miller - Owner and Chef of Native KitchenSupport the show

Guests include: Gerard Begay and Lucero Curiel Martinez - American Indian programs available at Maricopa Community CollegesLarry Redhouse - Jazz pianist and composer for the Redhouse Family Jazz Band, known as Arizona's First Family of Jazz, whose music focuses on original compositions and hip arrangements of modern jazz classics.Support the show

Guests include: Elisia Manuel - Founder and president of Three Precious Miracles, providing Native youth a connection to their cultureHolly Patterson - Business coach, Change Labs, located in Tuba City, fostering business growth across Native communities Valentina Andrew - Executive producer and host of Tohono O'odham Young Voices PodcastSupport the show

Guests include: Kimberly Dutcher and Elisia Manuel - Native American Women's Conference - NAWC happening on November 6-7Heather C Gomez - Owner of Dulce Base Tipi , offering a serene camping experience, located in the mountains of Northern New Mexico on the Apache reservationChef Kris Harris - Owner of Kris' Fresh Frybread, located in PhoenixSupport the show

Guests include: Brooke Davis - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Case Manager-Domestic Violence Prevention and Education, will discuss National Domestic Violence Awareness Month #DVAM2025Support the show

Guests include: PIMC Pharmacist Lieutenant Commander Arrol Perry - will tell us about the upcoming PIMC Drug Take Back Day and Trunk-or-Treat Health Fair on Saturday, October 25Brook Bender and Kiani Becerra - Community Health Representative (CHR) Summit, October 27-29Eric Scherf, - , NATIVE HEALTH Pharmaci and we’ll learn about the new Pharmacy at NHW Community HealthSupport the show

Guests include: Jolyana Begay-Kropua and Taiya Snyder - Phoenix Indian CenterElisha Bishop - Founder of Rez GravelSupport the show

Guests include: Thana Boyd - NATIVE HEALTH Interim Dental Practice Manager and Dental Hygienist will talk to us about #DentalHygieneMonth in OctoberMalena Acosta - Chief Prosecutor in the Pascua Yaqui Prosecutor’s OfficeMichael Schaaf - Photographer and the owner of Schaaf Images Support the show

Guests include: Dustin Hughes-Lopez - Museum of Indigenous People, located in Prescott, ArizonaErickson Billy - Owner and operator of Blue Naadą́ą́' SweetsSupport the show

Guests include: Kaira Begay - Health Start Program at NATIVE HEALTHLucia Leigh Laughlin and Patty Talahongva - The Heard MuseumSupport the show

Guests include: Jacob Moore, Vice President and Special Advisor on American Indian Affairs at Arizona State UniversitySupport the show

Guests include: Jyoti Pathak, Ph.D. - Founding dean and professor of the School of Technology for Public Health at ASUManny Loley, Ph.D. - Diné storyteller and editor for Leading the Way MagazineSupport the show

Guests include: Kylee Yazzie, NATIVE HEALTH WIC Educator will talk to us about National Breastfeeding Week #WBW2025Elise S. Gornish, Ph.D will tell us about Girls on outdoor Adventure for Leadership & Science (GALS), a free summer science program for female high school students, learning science while overnight camping and backpacking through the Arizona wilderness Support the show

Guests include: David Lewandowski, DC - NATIVE HEALTH’s new ChiropractorRocky Tano - Director, Founder and CEO of Obsidian, Inc.Support the show

Guests include: Kimberly Yazzie - NATIVE HEALTH Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerSheila Lopez owner and founder of Nizhoni Stitches, and Tallerita Tunney Rogers, owner of The Chahaoh, both recent Project DreamCatcher graduates, will tell us about their new businesses Support the show

Guests include: Kylee Yazzie - NATIVE HEALTH WICJoseph Davis and Maryellen Baker - Women and Water Coming Together SymposiumAngel Lincoln, owner of ReddHouse PastrySupport the show

Guests include: Michael John - Owner of Navajo Mike'sChris Hoshnic - Diné Kids Film ClubSupport the show

Guests include: Amanda Curley - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health counselorDJ Carrasco - Owner and CEO of Native NationsSupport the show

Native Talk Arizona host Susan Levy chats with Wyatt Gilmore, Chief Executive Officer Laguna Creek, an Indigenous software company for Indigenous hospitality, was founded to grow Native American tourism to new heights and keep more tourism dollars on Native land. Support the show

Guests include: Alex Torgler - Education and Community Development Coordinator, Red Feather Development GroupEsther Nystrom - Owner of Bitterwater DesignSupport the show

Guests include: Nolan Frisch, DDS - NATIVE HEALTH Dentist, who will tell us about summer dental careTonana Ben, 2025-2026 Miss Indigenous ASU, and is a student at ASU studying Biomedical SciencesSupport the show

Our guest this week: Dwayne Manuel - Painting and drawing instructor at the Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) and professional artistSupport the show

Guests include: Levi Long and Enriqueta (Queta) Wanatee-Diego - Phoenix Indian CenterKeely Birdtail - Missed One Society Inc.Sheilah Nicholas and Sherilyn Analla - American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI)Support the show

Guests include: Nora Frank-Buckner - Director of Food Sovereignty Programs with Tahoma Peak SolutionsCarissa Eich - Navajo digital artistSupport the show

Guests include: Madara Winters - NATIVE HEALTH Public Health Nurse Case ManagerMonte Stevens, NATIVE HEALTH Case ManagerMatthew Wood, Instructional Technology Coordinator - Law Library Resource Center Support the show

Guests include: Shannon Hadley - Community Support Executive, Arizona Cactus Pine Girl ScoutsCarl Duncan - President of Elevated Sky, LLCSupport the show

Jennifer Veaco, MD, NATIVE HEALTH Family Practice Physician will discuss National Women's Health Month, an annual observance that aims to empower women to prioritize their health and provides resources for learning about various health topics. Support the show

This week's guest is Cassandra Scott, Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) Phoenix Center Director. TOCC is a two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education. Support the show

Guests include: Janice Yazzie - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Coordinator will discuss Stress Awareness MonthDemetria C. Shepherd - Early College Programs at Scottsdale Community CollegeSupport the show

Guests include: Gabrielle Begay - NATIVE HEALTH Indigenous Wellness CoordinatorAntonette Shirley - Indigenous Education Program at Chandler Unified School DistrictPaul Helford - Indigenous Youth Media Workshop at NAU in honor of Andy Harvey Support the show

Guests include: Davina Mena - Tribal Liaison for the Arizona Division of Problem GamblingMicheon Gorman - Program Manager of ASU Indigenous Innovation InitiativeSupport the show

Guests include: Jennifer M. Veaco, MD - NATIVE HEALTH Family Practice PhysicianBethaney Allison - Arizona Department of Education-Office of Indian Education Travis Holt Hamilton - Filmmaker, producer and owner of Holt Hamilton FilmsSupport the show

Guests include: Olivia Hendricks - Program Manager for the Workforce Development Program at the Phoenix Indian CenterShonie De La Rosa - Owner/writer/director of Sheephead Films Support the show

Guests include: Leora Lorraine Smith - Student Service Specialist Senior at the American Indian Institute at Mesa Community College. She will tell us about upcoming Indigenous events happening at Mesa Community College this springRhiannon Worker and Tara John - NATIVE HEALTH WIC Director and NATIVE HEALTH Certified Diabetes Educator will talk to us about National Nutrition Month in March. #NationalNutritionMonth2025 Support the show

Guests include: Thana Boyd, RDH - Interim Dental Practice Manager and Dental Hygienist at NATIVE HEALTH will talk to us about Children's Dental Health MonthJulia Keefe - Jazz vocalist and director of the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big BandSupport the show

Guests include: Reyna Tavena - Executive Director of Guadalupe Teen Court, offering youth defendants an alternative to the traditional juvenile court and prosecution process, which in turn supports positive outcomes for the victim, community and defendant.Ciara Minjarez and Tristan Kitch - Local First Arizona, dedicated to driving inclusive community and economic development throughout Arizona.Support the show

Guests include: Madara Winters - NATIVE HEALTH Domestic Violence Prevention Case Manager, who will talk to us about National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month #TDVAMJulia Keefe - Jazz vocalist and director of the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big BandSupport the show

Guests include: Levi Long and Elicia Goodsoldier - Upcoming Phoenix Indian Center eventsTalia Miracle - Indigenous Library Program at Little Free LibrarySupport the show

Guests include: Shelby Billison and Jeremy Romancito - Co-owners of 4 Your Plate Only, a small food business that specializes in food vending, catering, and sharing recipe videos and tutorialsMariah Gladstone - Founder of IndigikitchenSupport the show

Guests include: Krystal Tsosie, MPH, MA - Board Secretary, Native BioData ConsortiumJarvisson King - Owner and operator of Laughing Goat GardensSupport the show

Guests include: Randy Kemp and Phillip Empey of the musical group, Artificial RedSupport the show

Guests include: Louis Williams - Owner of Ancient Wayves River and Hiking AdventuresSupport the show

Guests include: Chef Denella Belin - Owner of Nella’s Innovative Kreations, LLCSupport the show

Guests include: Bryant Mavasta Honyouti - Skilled Hopi Katsina carver and author, will tell us about his new picture book, Coming Home: A Hopi Resistance StoryViolet Duncan - Accomplished author who recently released her new children's novel, Buffalo Dreamer Support the show

Guests include: Deanna Tso - Third-generation Navajo potter, who will be on the new three-part PBS/NOVA series, BUILDING STUFFLizz Rivera - Permanent makeup artist, and the CEO and owner of NINK MagazineSupport the show

Guests include: Kim Etsitty - Diné science teacher at Navajo Pine High School-Gallup McKinley County Schools in New Mexico, and is currently exploring the western Pacific Ocean aboard the Exploration Vessel NautilusSupport the show

Guests include: Tara John, CDCES - NATIVE HEALTH Certified Diabetes Educator Support the show

Guests include: Mona Scott Figueroa, Ed.D. - American Indian Studies Program - Maricopa Community CollegePam Yabeny - American Indian Studies Program at Arizona State UniversitySupport the show

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Guests include: Lieutenant Commander Arrol Perry - Phoenix Indian Medical Center Indian Health Service annual Drug Take Back Day and Trunk-or-Treat Health FairMargaret Talia White, Christopher Billey and John Beshk - Residential Real Estate Appraiser Certification Associates Degree being offered at Mesa Community CollegeSupport the show

Guests include: Jennifer Veaco, MD, IBCLC - NATIVE HEALTH Family Practice Physician, talks to us about getting the flu and additional vaccines for protection of you and your family this fall.Steven Tallas - Filmmaker, will tell us about his new documentary, Standing the HeatSupport the show

Guests include: Jolyana Begay-Kroupa and Levi Long - Upcoming events this fall at the Phoenix Indian Center.Alana Yazzie -Lifestyle and Food Blogger (The Fancy Navajo), who will tell us about her new cookbook entitled, The Modern Navajo Kitchen.Support the show

Guests include: Laura Medina, Raetana Mannie, Margaret Talia White - Upcoming events happening at the American Indian Institute at Mesa Community CollegeCynthia Leitich Smith - author, who will discuss her latest book entitled On a Wing and a Tear. Support the show

Guests include: Donovan Carr - Arizona Department of Water ResourcesLen Necefer, Ph.D. - New documentary - Megadroughts and Indigenous VoicesSupport the show

Guests include: Janice Yazzie, LPC - Suicide Prevention Awareness MonthEdsel Pete - Navajo Nation TV and FilmSupport the show

Guests include: Kimberly Dutcher - Direct Relief Jesse Mike - Diné Native Plants Program Support the show

Guests include: Kim Delfina Gleason - Two Worlds Native Theater and Performing ArtsIan Skorodin - Native American Media AllianceTrevor Begay - Red Running Into WoodsSupport the show

Guests include: Lynnann Yazzie - Office of Indian EducationSusie Leo - Power Me A2Z ProgramTamarah Tsinnie-Butler - Art by TamarahSupport the show

Guests include: Jennifer Veaco, MD - NATIVE HEALTH Family Practice Physician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, andRhiannon Worker - NATIVE HEALTH WIC SupervisorKimberly Salas and Amanda Singer - Navajo Breastfeeding CoalitionSupport the show

Guests include: Turquoise Skye Devereaux - Founder of Indigenous Skye, LLCK.A. Cobell - Author of Looking for SmokeTaté Walker - Two Spirit StorytellerSupport the show

Guests include: Dinora Gonzalez and five recent graduates of the Project Dreamcatcher Program that provides leadership and business management to Native American women entrepreneursIiwaa - Nonbinary recording artist, performer, songwriter, and music educatorSupport the show

Guests include: Jonathon Curry - Co-owner of Salt River Valley FarmDaniel Vandever - Award-winning author of the picture books, Fall in Line, Holden! and HerizonSupport the show

Guests include: Jennifer M. Veaco, MD - Family Practice Physician at NATIVE HEALTHTaté Walker - Award-winning Two Spirit StorytellerSupport the show

Guest include: Kiona Arellanes - Co-Founder and President of Hopi ReliefNicolette Gomez - Executive Director of Nopalito NetworkShannon LaRance - Creator of the YouTube channel, So'oh Story TimeSupport the show

Guests include: Bob Dalton - Entrepreneur and founder of Sackcloth & AshesTomás Amaya - Film director, writer and photographerSupport the show