T.O. Young Voices Podcast

03/04/2025

Missing person

17/03/2025

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and community of Emily Pike (San Carlos Apache).
Thanks to the Yoeme and O’odham communities for working together to organize this walk to honor and spread awareness of Emily Pikes life and MMIWG. We all first gathered at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe admin building and made the trek to Wak Ceksan (San Xavier) community which was about a 4 mile walk.
It was a meaningful way to continue to spread awareness. The support and advocacy was emotional to see in seeking justice for Emily and many others who are still missing or who have been murdered ❤️‍🩹🕯️ #

08/03/2025

Check out the link to see an update from the host/producer of the podcast 😁

Skeg Tas! This is host Tina 👋🏽 I hope you all have been taking care of one another during these tough times. I wanted to share this quick update about

06/03/2025

Tune in on Monday on KXCI Tucson 91.3 FM or online at KXCI.org and hear OfficialFamousOne.s play a live set and interview 03/10/25 @ 9pm-10pm.

Famous Ones stop by Locals Only on Monday, March 10th, 2025, for a live performance and interview in KXCI’s Studio 2A at 9 pm.

20/02/2025

Some good news we needed to hear with everything going on in the world. A story I had been following for awhile has finally been accomplished! While watching the live stream I was touched to see the late Danny Lopez wife sharing some loving words in his honor, along with so many others who spoke up in support. Thanks to the youth , Azul Navarrete-Valera who spearheaded this change with the support of community members who voiced their support in changing the name of Christopher Columbus park to the Danny Lopez Park. Before voting, several Tucson City Council members shared their supportive and inspiring words about Danny (baht) as well. Tucson City Council unanimously voted 7-0 to rename the Christopher Columbus park to the Danny Lopez Park, located at 4300 N. Silverbell Rd.

31/01/2025

I’m currently working on an episode that will talk about the Gu-Achi Fiddlers. This violin was recently passed down to the new generation of Vavages family member. It was owned and played by the late Lester Vavages (baht), an original member of the Gu-Achi Fiddlers. The episode will feature the last living Gu-Achi fiddler band member Gerald Leos who played the snare drum. I’m also going to interview Peter McKracken who originally invited the Gu-Achi Fiddlers to perform at the Fiddle Tunes Festival in Port Townsend, WA back in 1993. If there is someone you think I should talk to in regards to this topic please send a DM with more info.

12/12/2024

Check us on next week Monday live on-air on 91.3 FM Scuksoñ!

❄️📻Tune in on Monday, December 16th, for the return of KXCI’s Sonic Solstice! The festivities get started at 5 pm on The Home Stretch. At 6 pm, Locals Only will feature four live performances from local groups Vavages Family Band, Sophia Rankin & The Sound, Las Azaleas, and the Infinite Compassion Orchestra. Sprinkled throughout the evening will be seasonal favorites from Sonic Solstices’ past. Bob Girth will round out the celebration with the best in indie holiday songs on the Holiday Hub. It's the one holiday party you don't have to leave your house for. Raise a cup of cheer and tune in to Sonic Solstice on Monday evening, December 16th, on 91.3 FM KXCI Tucson, or stream at KXCI.org.
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22/11/2024

New episode! 🎙️

In this episode, law students Bre and Divine Kickingbird (University of Arizona) dive into the history and impact of the Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA) of 1968, shedding light on its connection to Indigenous journalism. Joined by Tina, host of *Tohono O’odham Young Voices*, the conversation explores how ICRA affects freedom of the press for Native news outlets and the challenges of unbiased, transparent reporting in Indigenous communities. Divine and Tina share their personal journeys into journalism, the importance of Native voices in the media, and the role of law in shaping journalistic integrity. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the intersection of law, media, and Indigenous rights.

14/10/2024

From Turtle Island to Palestine we are in solidarity with those who have lost their lives, homelands, sacred places, etc. to settler colonialism. Palestine and O’odham homelands share intersecting worlds of indigenous issues. To learn more tune in to Ep. 40 Palestine & Homelands: Uncovering Shared Struggles. The conversation centers on key themes such as colonization, land rights, and cultural preservation, spotlighting the universal nature of these struggles.