HISTORY
Kaliweyo'se began on Wisconsin Public Radio in 1999. The show’s title, Kaliweyo'se, is Oneida for “good message.” The show is produced through the support of the Oneida Nation Arts Program. On Thursday evenings, listeners enjoy traditional Native American music, but also contemporary Native American music, which includes the rock, folk, country and rap genres.
The program has two hosts. Chris Powless, a member of the Oneida Nation, created the program. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in TV, Radio, and Film from UW-Oshkosh. He works as a multi-media specialist for the Oneida Nation. Richie Plass, a member of the Menomonee Nation, creates diversity curriculum for teachers, does extensive work on the Native American mascot issues, and is the author of the book of poetry, Growing Up Indian on Turtle Island.
INTENT
Kaliweyo'se hopes to create a sense of community for Native American people and also strengthen community ties in northeastern Wisconsin.
Upcoming Events
Annual WIEA Conference "Native Pedagogy: Educating Our Way"
April 6th-8th
Madison, WI
For more visit www.wiea.org
Traditional Intertribal Pow-Wow
April 12th @ Noon
UW-Green Bay Campus
Green Bay, WI
For more information (920)465-2720
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“Music is the strongest medicine for all native people.” --Richie Plass
Contact Richie Plass or Chris Powless with questions or comments.
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tribute page.
TRIBAL GROUPS DRUM UP INTEREST IN
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC
On February 22nd listeners tuned in for an on-air first when Chris Powless and Richie Plass opened up the studio to members of four different drum groups to perform live on the air.
The performing drum groups created an all-star line-up of well known drummers and singers from the pow wow circuit. Featured groups are “Spirit Bear,” of the Menominee nation, featuring lead singer Richard O’kimosh; “Straight Across,” with members from the Menominee and Oneida nations, featuring lead singer John Teller Jr.; “Tha Tribe” with members from Menominee, Oneida, and other nations, featuring lead singer Wayne Silas Jr.; as well as singer Shane Webster who sits in sometimes with “Smokey Town.”
“Part of the norm at pow wows is to have singers sit at each other's drums and sing.” explains Plass. The on-air exposure for the talent is important to Plass, as well as the exposure of listeners to new music. “If it all goes well, we might make this a regular thing.”
Drummers included Wayne Silas Jr. of the Menominee and Oneida Nations who performs with Tha Tribe; Richard Okimosh Jr. of the Menominee and Arikara Nations who performs with Spirit Bear; Bernard Webster of the Menominee and Oneida Nations who performs with Wind Eagle and Smokey Town; Shane Webster of the Menominee Nation who performs with Wind Eagle; Michael Awanohopay of the Menominee Nation who performs with Wind Eagle and Tha Tribe; Joey Awonohopay of the Menominee Nation who performs with Wind Eagle, Summercloud and Tha Tribe; Josh Baily of the Monominee and Onedia Nations who performs with Wind Eagle; Ronnie Preston of the San Carlos Apache Nation who performs with Tha Tribe; and Floyd Wayne Silas Sr. of the Menominee and Onieda Nations who performs with Chi-Town.
