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Native Circles

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This podcast features Native American and Indigenous voices, stories, and experiences for everyone to learn, not only in North America but also throughout the world. The founders of Native Circles are Dr. Farina King (Diné) and Sarah Newcomb (Tsimshian), who were inspired to start this podcast to educate wider publics about the interconnections and significance of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous experiences and matters. The primary co-hosts of the podcast are Dr. King, Dr. Davina Two Bears, and Eva Bighorse. Dr. King is the Horizon Chair of Native American Ecology and Culture and a professor of Native American Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Two Bears (Diné) is an assistant professor in the School for Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. Bighorse (Cayuga and Diné) is an Indigenous human development advocate with expertise in tribal healthcare relations. Brian D. King is an editor for the podcast with experiences in journalism and

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What is Native Circles about?

This podcast features Native American and Indigenous voices, stories, and experiences for everyone to learn, not only in North America but also throughout the world. The founders of Native Circles are Dr.

What has Native Circles covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Amber Blaeser-Wardzala on "Another Name for Red"" (19 October 2026, 49 minutes), "Dreaming Beyond Boundaries with Joseph Perez" (16 July 2026, 53 minutes), and ""Lyda Conley and the Fight to Preserve Huron Indian Cemetery": A Conversation with Book Contributors" (15 June 2026, 48 minutes).

How often does Native Circles publish?

Native Circles publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 66 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Native Circles?

Booking probability for Native Circles is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Native Circles requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Native Circles's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Native Circles?

The strongest fits for Native Circles are Universities & Colleges. Native Circles has a history audience.

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Native Circles is a history podcast with 66 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #23

    Amber Blaeser-Wardzala on "Another Name for Red"

    Oct 19, 202649 minS3

    On this episode of Native Circles , co-hosts Eva Bighorse and Farina King speak with Anishinaabe author Amber Blaeser-Wardzala from White Earth Nation about her debut novel, Another Name for Red . The story follows...

  • Episode #20

    Dreaming Beyond Boundaries with Joseph Perez

    Jul 16, 202653 minS3

    In this episode, Dr. Farina King and Eva Bighorse sit down with Joseph Perez (who is of Nooksack descent), an actor, U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star recipient, and law student, to discuss his inspiring journey of...

  • Episode #19

    "Lyda Conley and the Fight to Preserve Huron Indian Cemetery": A Conversation with Book Contributors

    Jun 15, 202648 minS3

    In this episode, Dr. Farina King and guest co-host Dr. Kiara Vigil talk with the editors and contributors of the new book Lyda Conley and the Fight to Preserve Huron Indian Cemetery , which tells the story of a...

  • Episode #18

    Pawnee Histories, Oral Traditions, and Archaeology with Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover

    May 15, 202640 minS3

    In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Davina Two Bears and Dr. Farina King speak with Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover about how Indigenous scholars are reshaping archaeology from within. Carlton reflects on his journey into a...

  • Episode #17

    Indigenous Biblical Interpretation with T. Christopher Hoklotubbe and H. Daniel Zacharias

    Apr 16, 20261h 15mS3

    In this episode of Native Circles, co-hosts Dr. Farina King and Eva Bighorse speak with Dr. T. Christopher (Chris) Hoklotubbe and Dr. H. Daniel (Danny) Zacharias, co-authors of Reading the Bible on Turtle Island: An...

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  • Episode #16

    Indigenous Archaeology and Sovereign Stories with Dr. Joe Watkins

    Mar 16, 202654 minS3

    Co-hosts Dr. Davina Two Bears and Dr. Farina King talk with Choctaw archaeologist Dr. Joe Watkins about the changing dynamics of Indigenous archaeology from AIM-era protests and NAGPRA to tribal historic preservation...

  • Episode #15

    "Children Like Us": Brittany Penner on the Sixties Scoop and Walking Home

    Feb 15, 202641 minS3

    In this episode of Native Circles , Drs. Farina King and Davina Two Bears meet Dr. Brittany Penner to discuss her memoir, Children Like Us: A Métis Woman’s Memoir of Family, Identity, and Walking Herself Home (Regalo...

  • Episode #14

    Voices of Indigenous Feminisms in "Beyond the Glittering World"

    Jan 15, 202657 minS3

    This episode features a rich and timely conversation between Native Circles co-hosts Dr. Farina King and Eva Bighorse and the co-editors of the anthology Beyond the Glittering World: An Anthology of Indigenous Feminisms...

  • Episode #13

    "The Water Remembers": Amy Bowers Cordalis on Healing the Klamath River

    Dec 5, 202549 minS3

    In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Farina King and Dr. Davina Two Bears welcome Amy Bowers Cordalis, a member of the Yurok Tribe and author of The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family’s Fight to Save a River and a Way of...

  • Episode #12

    Learning Choctaw Language and Legacy with Freddie Lewis

    Nov 9, 202550 minS3

    This special episode of the Native Language Protectors and Carriers series features Freddie Lewis, a dedicated Choctaw language instructor at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Farina King talks with Freddie about the...

  • Episode #11

    Come Together: Learning and Teaching Ojibwe Language Through Partnership with Anton Treuer and Chelsea Mead

    Oct 16, 202544 minS3

    In this episode, host Dr. Farina King is joined by Dr. Anton Treuer and Dr. Chelsea Mead to explore the transformative partnership between Bemidji State University and Minnesota State University, Mankato, dedicated to...

  • Episode #10

    A Collaboration of Indigenous Truthtelling of Boarding Schools

    Sep 16, 202526 minS3

    This episode features voices from a panel on the collaboration, “Indigenous Truthtelling of Boarding Schools,” held at the University of Oklahoma in August 2025 and funded by a NHPRC-Mellon Planning Grant for...

  • Episode #9

    Heather Tanana's Work for Universal Water Access in Tribal Communities

    Aug 15, 202548 minS3

    Heather Tanana (Diné), a law professor at the University of Denver and associate faculty member with the Center for Indigenous Health at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, joins host Farina King to...

  • Episode #8

    "The Language Called Me": Robert Collins and Learning Potawatomi Language

    Jul 12, 202514 minS3

    At age 40, Robert Collins realized that the Potawatomi language was still alive, which changed the course of his life. Now a dedicated language instructor for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and various universities...

  • Episode #7

    "Language Is the Key": A Conversation with Cheyenne Language Protectors Michael Elizondo, Jr. and Chaz Meadows

    Jun 23, 202515 minS3

    On this episode of the special series featuring Native Language Protectors and Carriers, we reflect on the legacy of the Native American Languages Act of 1990 through the stories of Michael Elizondo, Jr. and Chaz...

  • Episode #6

    Wołí Bee: Christine Ami's Journey of Cultural Arts and Resilience

    Jun 15, 202551 minS3

    In this powerful conversation, Dr. Christine Ami shares her journey of navigating the cultural arts program and collaborating on the T’áá wołí bee exhibit at Diné College during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the lens...

  • Episode #5

    Gavin A. Healey on "Demistifying" Native Graffiti and Aerosol Muralism of the Pandemic

    May 14, 202533 minS3

    In this episode, Dr. Farina King is joined by Dr. Gavin A. Healey, a contributing author of COVID-19 in Indian Country and Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Applied Indigenous Studies at Northern Arizona...

  • Episode #4

    Amoneeta Beckstein and Tapati Dutta Discuss Reziliency of Native College Students During COVID-19

    Apr 15, 202540 minS3

    In this episode of Native Circles , Dr. Farina King, co-editor of COVID-19 in Indian Country , talks with co-authors Dr. Amoneeta Beckstein and Dr. Tapati Dutta about their chapter, exploring the lived experiences of...

  • Episode #3

    Shaina A. Nez and "COVID-19 Memory Dreamscapes"

    Mar 16, 202532 minS3

    In this episode, co-editor Dr. Farina King of COVID-19 in Indian Country: Native American Memories and Experiences of the Pandemic speaks with contributing author Dr. Shaina A. Nez about her chapter, “COVID-19 Memory...

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