Native Circles

About Native Circles

This podcast features Native American and Indigenous voices, stories, and experiences for everyone to learn, not only in North America but also throughout the world. The founders of Native Circles are Dr. Farina King (Diné) and Sarah Newcomb (Tsimshian), who were inspired to start this podcast to educate wider publics about the interconnections and significance of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous experiences and matters. The primary co-hosts of the podcast are Dr. King, Dr. Davina Two Bears, and Eva Bighorse. Dr. King is the Horizon Chair of Native American Ecology and Culture and a professor of Native American Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Two Bears (Diné) is an assistant professor in the School for Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. Bighorse (Cayuga and Diné) is an Indigenous human development advocate with expertise in tribal healthcare relations. Brian D. King is an editor for the podcast with experiences in journalism and writing. Learn more about the podcast and episodes on the official website of "Native Circles" at https://nativecirclespodcast.com/.

Publisher

Dr. Farina King, Dr. Davina Two Bears, Sarah Newcomb, Eva Bighorse, & Brian D. King

Category

arts · education · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jul 2021

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Amber Blaeser-Wardzala on "Another Name for Red"

   Anishinaabe author Amber Blaeser-Wardzala discusses her debut novel "Another Name for Red" with hosts Eva Bighorse and Farina King, exploring themes of grief, family, and the MMIW crisis.

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Indigenous Deep History with Diné Archaeologist Wade Campbell

   This episode of Native Circles, with co-hosts Dr. Davina Two Bears and Dr. Farina King, features a conversation with Dr. Wade Campbell on Indigenous archaeology, Diné (Navajo) deep history, and how Diné communities have navigated relationships with ancient sites, land, and story over generations. Wade reflects on growing up in the Four Corners, reconciling Diné teachings with archaeological practice, and why he approaches ruins and ancestral places with respect rather than fear. He discusses ...

3. 

   17 Aug 2026

   COVID-19 in Oklahoma Indian Country: Stories of Survivance, Resilience, and Memory

   In this special episode of Native Circles, Dr. Farina King brings together Oklahoma-based contributors to COVID-19 in Indian Country: Native American Memories and Experiences of the Pandemic, co-edited by King and Dr. Wade Davies and published by Palgrave Macmillan. Their conversation reflects on the devastating effects of COVID-19 across Indigenous communities while centering stories of resilience, survivance, sovereignty, healing, humor, and the determination to carry culture and community ...

Who has been a guest on Native Circles

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amber Blaeser-Wardzala
• Dr Carlton Shield Chief Gover
• T Christopher Hoklotubbe
• H Daniel Zacharias
• Dr Joe Watkins

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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