Hoporenkv Native American Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Release Date: 05.14.2025 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “An Important Announcement for Indian Country from HUD Secretary Scott Turner” Special Guest: Scott Turner United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Episode Description: Today's episode brings you exciting news directly from our very special guest, Scott Turner, the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)! We're diving into the announcement of a significant $1.1 billion in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding, set to empower Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) with vital resources for affordable housing initiatives in Indian Country. We'll highlight the importance of this crucial investment - HUD's largest annually for Indian Country – and how this funding will support crucial housing activities nationwide, as well as HUD's unwavering dedication to serving Tribal Communities and their vision for a brighter, more sustainable future. “From day one, HUD has been engaged on alleviating affordable housing challenges facing urban, rural, and Tribal Communities. Today’s announcement reaffirms our commitment to serve Tribal Communities while working towards meeting Indian Country’s housing needs,” said Secretary Scott Turner. “HUD has a strong partnership with Tribal Nations, and I look forward to collaborating directly with Tribal Leaders to expand housing opportunities and remove burdensome regulatory barriers that impede progress.” Join us as we look toward the road ahead and Secretary Turner reaffirms HUD's ongoing commitment to addressing housing challenges in Tribal Communities nationwide. Episode Resource Links: • https://www.hud.gov/news/hud-no-25-065 • https://www.hud.gov/sites/default/files/PIH/documents/FY-2025IHBG-Formula-Allocation-Press-Release-Awards-List.pdf • https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans/public-indian-housing-ihbgformula • https://www.hud.gov/news/hud-no-25-054 • https://www.hud.gov/news/hud-no-25-061

Release Date: 04.16.2025 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “In Honor of Stress Awareness Month- Thriving Under Pressure: Holistic Health Tips for Tribal Professionals" Special Guest: Dr. Joseph Buckley, D.C., B.S. Doctor of Chiropractic Certified back safety and stress-free sitting specialist Pines West Chiropractic Episode Description: Feeling the pressure? This Stress Awareness Month, empower yourself with actionable strategies in our latest episode: "Thriving Under Pressure: Holistic Health Tips for Tribal Professionals." This week, we're honored to host Dr. Joseph Buckley, a respected chiropractor, who brings a wealth of knowledge on holistic health and well-being. We'll explore practical strategies for healthy stress reduction, effective techniques for achieving that elusive work-life balance, and powerful ways to improve self-esteem. This crucial discussion will also cover managing stress and burnout specifically for professionals, the importance of promoting mental health awareness, the benefits of implementing wellness programs for Tribal Housing employees, and vital self-care practices that every Tribal employee can integrate into their lives. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools for a healthier and more balanced life! Episode Resource Links: https://www.pineswestchiropractic.com/ https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:52792c8e-ee9c-473d-b5ac-1390436dda6c Pines West 18501 Pines Blvd., Suite 104 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 (954) 432-3343 Eastside Chiropractic 8228 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33138 (305) 403-2595 Martinez Chiropractic 12595 S.W. 137th Ave., Suite 108 Miami FL, 33186 (305) 388-7577

Release Date: 07.31.2024 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “A Preview of STTARS” Special Guest: Caroline LaPorte (Immediate Descendant of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians) Director STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center Episode Description: In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of Indigenous homelessness with a special guest, Caroline LaPorte, the Director of the STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center. Learn about the invaluable work this organization is doing to provide safe and supportive housing for Indigenous individuals. Caroline shares insights into the challenges faced by Indigenous communities and the vital role STTARS plays in addressing them. Discover the range of services offered by the center, from housing assistance to cultural support, and gain a deeper understanding of the impact their work has on the lives of Indigenous people. The STTARS Mission Statement explains that: “The mission of the STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center (STTARS) is to advocate for safe housing for all (their) relatives. (They) do this work through centering Indigeneity, acknowledging our relationship to Earth Mother, building on each other’s gifts, resisting oppression and erasure, and acting upon the prayers of our ancestors to honor diversity and create belonging for us all.” Resources for Today’s Episode: https://www.niwrc.org/housing https://www.niwrc.org/housing/contact https://www.niwrc.org/mailing-list Guest Biography: Caroline LaPorte (immediate descendant of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians) returns to NIWRC as the Director of the STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center after previously serving as NIWRC's Senior Native Affairs Policy Advisor. She graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was named a Henry Bandier Fellow, and received the Natasha Pettigrew Memorial Award for her time as a fellow in the Children and Youth Law Clinic. She is an attorney/Judicial Advisor to the Tribal Court of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and is an Associate Judge for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Caroline's work focuses primarily on housing, human rights, children, firearms, and criminal justice focused within the gender-based violence framework. She serves on the American Bar Associations Victim’s Rights Task Force, co-chairs the Victim’s Committee for the Criminal Justice Section of the ABA, is a member of the Lenape Center’s MMIW Task Force, on the Board of Directors for StrongHearts Native Helpline, worked with Gwen Packard on helping to start the National Working Group on Safe Housing for American Indians and Alaska Natives, and is an adjunct instructor at the University of Miami teaching Native and Indigenous studies.

In today’s podcast Wilma Noah and Krystal Cedeno Training and Development Specialist of the Native Learning Center sit and talk with Joseph Kunkel Executive Director of MASS Design Group. Jospeh's team at MASS Design Group have partnered with The Native Learning Center to share articles of information pertaining to COVID-19 and its effect on architecture. In this particular week they cover Rules of Thumb for Limiting Contagion in Makeshift Facilities. Topics covered: -What are makeshift facilities? And why are they happening? -What are the unintended consequences of makeshift facilities? -How can Indian Country protect itself, once we come to realize a new normal?

Today we have a conversation with Vince Franco, Compliance & Resource Development Director of the Native Learning Center joining Wilma Noah and Krystal Cedeno, Training and Development Specialist of the Native Learning Center. Vince and the NLC ladies discuss Steps to Safeguard Protected Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for Federal Grand Awards. Detailed Topics: - Accountability as described in the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance (aka: Super Cicular) - What is personally identifiable information or data? - Step One: Discover where PII can be found - Step Two: Educate the staff about the risks - Step Three: Establish a process, monitor activities, and take action

In today’s podcast Wilma Noah and Krystal Cedeno Training and Development Specialist with the Native Learning Center have a conversation with Dr. Ron Sheffield. There will be question and answers on what he found during the research and how Native people can begin the work required to build their own business. We also make the announcement on his upcoming virtual training happening this coming October 5 - 8, 2020 titled NLC Training on "Native American Entrepreneurs: Learn How to Make Your Dream a Reality"

In today’s podcast Krystal Cedeno and Wilma Noah, Training and Development Specialists of the Native Learning Center and Lisa Perez HR Consultant and President of HBL Resources Inc. sit down for a discussion on Supervisory/Management Mistakes to Avoid when Managing Employees. If you have ever had to manage a group of staff members, then you are well aware of all the possible land mines that you must navigate. Lisa and the NLC ladies discuss common mistakes made in different areas of a managers role and how to prevent them. Topics discussed: - Supervisory Mistakes made in Legal Compliance - Performance Management - Pitfalls in Communication - Employee Recognition

New grant regulations as outlined in the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance (aka – Super Circular) call for federal agencies to establish a framework for the Risk Assessment of its funding recipients. Why? To reduce the risk of waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars. Fortunately, the Super Circular provides guidance and tips on what to focus on. So what are the areas of risk? 1. Ability to meet management standards 2. Amount of self-monitoring in place 3. Evaluation of the application for funding opportunity, if applicable 4. Extend of new personnel or changed organizational structure 5. Past history of performance with federal award 6. Previously submitted required reports in a timely and accurate manner 7. Prior compliance with award terms and conditions 8. Quality of the management system 9. Results of audits or program reviews 10. Stability of financial operations

In today’s podcast Krystal Cedeno and Wilma Noah, Training and Development Specialists of the Native Learning Center and Lisa Perez HR Consultant and President of HBL Resources Inc. sit down for a discussion on Low Cost, No Cost Ways to Recognize your Employees. One commonality that most individuals have while in the work force is the feeling of being undervalued. Unappreciated and unseen for those extra work hours and dedication that were put in last week. The ladies uncover simple, fun and heartwarming ways for employers to show how much their employees truly mean to them. Topics Covered: - Why is Employee Recognition so Important - Ways we can Recognize Employees and Methods - Things we can do to Recognize Employees that are NO Cost - Things we can do to Recognize Employees that are LOW Cost

In today’s podcast Krystal Cedeno and Wilma Noah, Training and Development Specialist of the Native Learning Center and Jack Hedrick-Lightfoot President, M.S. of Unboxed Training Solutions discuss Taking Care of Tribal Business: Teaching Others WHY We’re Different It should come as no surprise that outside vendors and non-Native people do not have clear understandings of how we conduct business. This podcast will review some of the outside perceptions and help you with talking points when educating others about Tribal operations.