Our nation is 250 — but 250 years ago, Iowa was a world apart. An ecologist takes us back to a yesteryear’s landscape of endless tallgrass prairie, bison, elk and whooping cranes, and explains why Iowa is now the most ecologically altered state in the nation. A historian discusses the Indigenous nations living here in 1776 and why the American Revolution mattered enormously to people who may not have even known it was happening. And the tribal historic preservation officer of the Meskwaki Nation joins the program to discuss on her people's presence in Iowa.
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On this Newsbuzz edition of River to River, discussion of nitrates in Iowa's rivers and things to know before you go to the Meskwaki Annual Powwow this weekend. -
The Meskwaki Annual Powwow is Aug. 7-10 in Tama County. The public is invited to witness traditional dances, listen to live music, taste food from vendors and learn about Indigenous history in Iowa. -
The book Red Earth Nation tells the history of the Meskwaki Nation, spanning from the Red Earth People's creation to the 21st century.
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Iowa filmmakers discuss their new movie, 'Heretic,' and Meskwaki artist Oogie Push talks about her autobiographical play.
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The book Red Earth Nation tells the history of the Meskwaki Nation, spanning the Red Earth People's creation to the 21st Century.
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The 108th annual Meskwaki Powwow takes place this weekend. It’s a four-day celebration of Meskwaki culture and tradition where everyone is welcome.
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The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival shows 57 films with Iowa connections from all over the country.
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Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids will hold its first Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration — an effort led by Morgan Bear, an advisor at Kirkwood and a member of the Meskwaki Nation.
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Native communities throughout Iowa are pushing for justice for Indigenous women who are missing or murdered. They hope grassroots efforts can help curb the public health crisis.
