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Native America Calling: On the ground in the Los Angeles fires
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
On the ground in the Los Angeles fires
Wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes in southern California.
The traditional homelands of the Tongva and Chumash people, among others, is now home to the largest urban Native American population in the United States. United American Indian Involvement, Inc. and Pukúu Cultural Community Services (Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians) are providing support for displaced locals.
Tribes across the country are sending firefighting crews, supplies and cash. Amid the chaos, incoming President Donald Trump falsely blamed water management policies in northern California for inoperable fire hydrants far south in Los Angeles.
Conservative commentators extended that complaint to include the decision to remove Klamath River dams in favor of salmon restoration.
Join Native America Calling to talk with those affected by the fires and learn more about the political rhetoric arising from it.
🌟 Thank You
— U.A.I.I. (@UAIIinc) January 14, 2025
Monday’s Community Prayer and Healing Circle at UAII was a way to provide cultural support during this challenging time. Your presence brought strength, unity, and hope to our community.
UAII is deeply grateful for each of you who showed up to heal with us. pic.twitter.com/XoeKeajyD4
Guests on Native America Calling
Courage Escamilla (Tarahumara and Lakota), activist in Altadena, California
Johnnie Jae (Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw), founder of Grim Native, based in Los Angeles, California
Bodie Shaw (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), deputy regional director for the Northwest Region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Portland, Oregon
Don Gentry (Klamath Tribes), natural resources specialist and former chairman of the Klamath Tribes, headquartered in Oregon

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