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In this episode we talk navajo politics with Little Cheiis. 



Little Cheiis Links

website: 

https://www.littlecheiis.com/

youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/LITTLECHEIIS

don't be scared.

Thanks to Jaiden, Shandiin, and Loren for joining us.



Theme:

@PurpleCatInSlacks



background fire sound:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYF2VzCN0os&t=817s

In this episode we speak to Kiowa Gordan. We open our conversation about family, work balance, and becoming an actor. We talk about native representation in dark winds and info about shooting Dark Winds (2022). 

step 1, make sure you're protected from evil tingz. jk

In this episode Majerle speaks to Shandiin and Jaiden about the grassroots forum organized by the Diné Saaniii for Justice. They give insight into the planning process, the goal, and logic of the forum. Additionally, they give their thoughts on the candidates. 

Some technical difficulties we chalk up to someone witchin' the audio, naye. 

Janene was unable to join due to a storm.

5:55 - Who are the organizers behind the forum?

8:45 - What was the motivation behind the forum?

14:40- How did they come up with the forum structure? What was the underlying logic?



Thumbnail photo by : Kenji Kwano

Edited by: Graphic_Design_Iz_Shi_Pazzion

Kodee and Majerle review the Navajo Technical University's Presidential forum, problematically.

[P.S- regarding the price of coal, Navajo Nation was selling coal at $0.20 per ton when market prices ranged from $4.56- $32.15.]

(1:20)- Greg Bigman Quotes & SWOT

(1:58)- Do Candidates know the powers and authorities afforded to Presidents?

(2:29)- Dineh Benally Response to Supporting Education

(3:55)- Private Hospital on the Rez?

(4:45)- Ethel Branch's land reform

(6:20)- Highlights of the forum

(8:25)- The Passive Aggressiveness of Justin Jones and Fluency 

(10:44)- Emily Ellison Aunti-Imperialism

(12:13)- Navajo Grandma & 'Little Saudi Arabia'

(17:02)- Dineh Benally's Passion

(18:40)- Conservative Rhetoric

(21:30)- Blood Quantum and Referendums

(25:20)- Summing up other candidates

(31:40)- Instagram Comments



Opening/Closing Song by @PurpleCatInSlacks

we pull a fast one and discuss the Navajo presidential candidates.