Wilton Rancheria explains the history and challenges of becoming a federally recognized tribe. California Indian Legal Services explains the relationship between tribes and the state. The Sacramento LGBT Center’s first Native American board member explains the long history of “two-spirit” members within tribal and indigenous communities. Finally, we learn about the UC Davis Native Nest center, which works to increase retention rates by creating community and place for indigenous students. 

Music used in today’s show is from Mary Youngblood’s album “Dancing With The Wind.”

Today's Guests

• Jesus Tarango, chairman of Wilton Rancheria, explains the history and challenges of becoming a federally recognized tribe. The tribe also provides an update on the development of Sky River Casino in Sacramento County’s Elk Grove.
• Heather Hostler, executive director for California Indian Legal Services, discusses the relationship between tribes and the state for issues such as land and water rights, trust, treaties. 
• Carl Colegrove, a board member with the Sacramento LGBT Community Center and a member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, explains the long history of two-spirit members within tribal and indigenous communities. 
• Michelle Villegas-Frazier and Nora Zade discuss the UC Davis Native Nest center on campus, which works to increase retention rates by creating community and place for indigenous students.