Wisdom is the next step in gaining knowledge. And with that, the Native Learning Center has created the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast. Hoporenkv (Hopo-thlee-in-ka) is the Creek word for “wisdom”. Hoporenkv Native American Podcast is the audio podcast from the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center to provide short and focused information on various Tribal housing and community development topics and subject matter related to Tribal housing and NAHASDA in shorter formats than our typical weekly webinars. Make sure to visit the NLC website to learn more about the upcoming Hoporenkv Native American Podcast.
Bridging the Gaps: Fawn Tsatoke on Justice, Advocacy, and MMIP
Hosts Brooke Warrington and Haliston Lake interview Fawn Tsatoke (Kiowa / Comanche), President of MMIP Kiowa Chapter, about bridging justice gaps and advocating for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
22 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Strength in Unity: Tribal Economic & Clean Energy Leadership with USET
Podcast Release:
Strength in Unity: Tribal Economic & Clean Energy Leadership with USET
Special Guest:
Rebecca Naragon, MPA, CEcD
(Poarch Band of Creek Indians)
Economic Development Director
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET)
Release Date:
April 22, 2026
Time:
12:00 pm EST
Episode Description:
In this episode of the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast, we are joined by Rebecca Naragon, the Economic Development Director for United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET). A citizen of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise to the table, including her recent achievement of the prestigious Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation.
The conversation dives deep into the mission of USET, an organization that provides essential technical assistance and programmatic support to 33 federally recognized Tribal Nations across the Northeast, Southeast, Everglades, and Gulf regions. Drawing from her background at the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Rebecca discusses the importance of Tribal self-determination, and how diverse cultural landscapes shape the future of economic development and housing across Indian Country.
Listeners will gain a better understanding of how USET navigates the immense cultural and geographical diversity of its member Tribes to foster self-determination and sustainable growth. Whether you are interested in the mechanics of Tribal housing or the broader landscape of economic sovereignty, this episode offers a comprehensive look at a leader shaping the future of Indian Country.
Episode Resource Links:
https://www.usetinc.org/
https://www.usetinc.org/resources/partners/
https://www.usetinc.org/about/member-tribal-nations/
25 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Blueprint for Success: Strategies for High-Performing Tribal Housing
Release Date:
02.25.2026
Hoporenkv Native American Podcast:
“The Blueprint for Success: Strategies for High-Performing Tribal Housing”
Special Guest:
Patricia Ward
(Quinault Indian Nation)
Consultant
Q'wati Consulting
Episode Description:
In this episode of the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast, hosts Georgette Smith (Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma / Choctaw) and Brooke Warrington sit down with Patricia Ward (Quinault Indian Nation), a seasoned consultant at Q'wati Consulting with extensive experience across HUD ONAP, the BIA, and Indian Health Services.
Tribal housing programs face the complex challenge of balancing strict federal oversight with Tribal sovereignty and cultural values. Patricia draws on her unique "bird’s-eye view" from grant evaluation and program management to break down the core ingredients of high-performing Tribal housing programs.
Whether you are a new Housing Director or a seasoned Tribal Leader, this conversation offers actionable insights on empowering your housing program to better serve Tribal Citizens.
Resource Link:
https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans/public-indian-housing-ihbg
Inside a recent episode
Bridging the Gaps: Fawn Tsatoke on Justice, Advocacy, and MMIP
Published 15 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Sometimes people have to live in apartments where they're checked and they don't want anybody to find out this or that. There's just a lot of reasons. I've come across several different why law enforcement shouldn't be involved to these families in But we still continue to help. We still go look for that missing person. We do help them go through the process of filing for a missing person's report, which sometimes, you know, not everybody knows how to do, which is fine. And the process for that is very simple. You know, you go to your local law enforcement, your county or your city, let them know what's going on and at least the report's made. […]
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