Today we interview Tj and Frances Altekruse. Matt. and Zach met TJ and Frances at the made in Montana Tradeshow earlier this year. We talked about about all the wonderful things this power couple is accomplishing in Indian Country. We learned that Tj is a non native working with tribal economical development and Frances is an enrolled Northern Cheyenne working with Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health. On this episode we discuss everything from Bigfoot beliefs to disenrollment. We hope you enjoy the interview of this power couple. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe to our show wherever you may be streaming it. It truly does help us grow and develop. We hope to bring you more interview like this feturing everyday people doing good things in Indian Country!

On this episode of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach, we highlight the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. We talk about the History, culture, and what distinguishes the Eastern Band from the Oklahoma Cherokee Nation. We also talk what makes the Cherokee unique, highlighting their success in tourism as well as being one of the largest Tribal Nations East of the Mississippi River! As always we ask that you please like an subscribe as it does help us grow and we want that!

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On this weeks episode we interview Conner Kankelborg a memeber of the Manitoba Metis Federation and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. We talk about his enrollment in the Manitoba Metis Federation. We even talk about Conners Podcast "Of All My Relatives" (https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJkX8OC1VPqUtYZzmlzut?si=1b097cbe4d8445da) It is a wonderful interview that we hope you enjoy. As always pleas like subcribe and thumbs up this podcast. On Spotify, Itunes, YouTube or wherever you subscribe to us at to make sure you are staying tuned into all the latest content!

On this weeks episode we interview Conner Kankelborg a memeber of the Manitoba Metis Federation and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. We talk about his enrollment in the Manitoba Metis Federation. We even talk about Conners Podcast "Of All My Relatives" (https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJkX8OC1VPqUtYZzmlzut?si=1b097cbe4d8445da) It is a wonderful interview that we hope you enjoy. As always pleas like subcribe and thumbs up this podcast. On Spotify, Itunes, YouTube or wherever you subscribe to us at to make sure you are staying tuned into all the latest content!

On this weeks episode we interview one our our favorite people when it comes to Indian Country and all topics Native. We would like to introduce you to todays guest Reno Charette, Crow (Apsáalooke). In 2016 Zach and Renos paths crossed when Reno was a professor of Zachs at Montana State University Billings (MSUB). However, Reno has also held well respected positions such as serving as Governor Brian Schweitzers Coordinator for Indian Affairs, Director of American Indian Outreach for MSUB, and currently Serves as A Project Coordinator for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). Now these are not all of Renos accomplishments, she also proudly sits on many boards such as The Native American Coalition for the Billings Downtown Association. She has even earned awards such as Montana Indian Educator of the Year & Exceptional Women in Billings. We hope you enjoy this episode as we get to learn a little more about Reno. As always we ask that you please like and subscribe as it truly helps us grow. Every like, share and thumbs up give us the growth we want to see as we help achieve our goals.

On this weeks episode we talk all things St. Regis Mohawk. We look into the struggles of being a Native tribe that sites on an International Border. We also show some videos and explain a little bit more about what it is like to be in upstate New York. As always we ask like you like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you may be listeing in from. It really helps us out!

On this weeks episode we interview Mr. Paul Fragua. He is a fire keeper, runner, translator and interpreter. He is keeping the fires of Tribal sovereignty and self-determination burning through his life’s work in Native Nation building, and in giving voice to the voiceless and bringing visibility to the invisible. Paul specializes in strategic planning, master planning, resource development and technical assistance. He has over 40 years of Native community outreach, community planning and development experience. His professional work and volunteer involvement have provided him with expertise in public relations, communications and resource development. He is well respected for his skills and knowledge by private foundations, state and federal government agencies and by tribal nations and organizations. He is a professional registered architect (inactive) and a Tribal citizen of the Pueblo of Jemez. As always we thank you and please ask that you like, thumbs up, subscribe, follow and add us as these little things go a long way in helping us achieve our goals. Thank you and alway have a wonderful day"

In this episode of A Native Podcast with Matt and Zach we talk Traditional Native American Sports and Games. With sports such as Lacrosse, stickball, horse racing, and Alaskan Native and even Hawaiian sporting and more. We learn about these leisure activities and dive into some Tribal History of these games and the purposes, whether social, ceremonial, or even gambling. We also talk about the different regions and share some videos to help explain the subjects. As always we thank you and please ask that you like, thumbs up, subscribe, follow and add us as these little things go a long way in helping us achieve our goals. Thank you and alway have a wonderful day