The Creative Native Podcast

Natalie Welch
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Native American athletes across the country are dominating on and off the field. This podcast explores their backgrounds, current endeavors, and future aspirations.

  1. 02/04/2024

    Rhonda LeValdo

    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.

    49 min

  2. 01/04/2024

    Brandon Matis

    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.

  3. 06/28/2023

    Ahli-sha Stephens

    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!

  4. 05/22/2023

    Cayden Cochran

    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.

  5. 11/23/2022

    Lakota Beatty

    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.

  6. 07/06/2022

    Lynette Lewis (NABI)

    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+

  7. 05/27/2022

    Indigenous Athletics Advancement Council

    Check out the Land Acknowledgment Video that played before the games and visit our website.

  8. 02/22/2022

    Eriq Swiftwater

    Special thanks to Jason & Noah Hotchkiss for the intro music!

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Native American athletes across the country are dominating on and off the field. This podcast explores their backgrounds, current endeavors, and future aspirations.

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