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IAIA President on Proposed Federal Cuts

June 13, 2025
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6.13.25 – Questions remain for Santa Fe’s Institute of the American Indian Arts as the school’s federal funding is threatened to be cut. Robert Martin, president of the institute, gave Senior Producer Lou Divizio his perspective on the school’s importance to Indigenous culture and its uncertain future.  Correspondent: Lou DiVizio  Guest: Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation), President,…

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Juneteenth and Pride in NM; IAIA Funds Threatened

June 13, 2025
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This week on New Mexico in Focus, questions remain for Santa Fe’s Institute of the American Indian Arts as the school’s federal funding is threatened to be cut. Robert Martin, president of the institute, gave Senior Producer Lou Divizio his perspective on the school’s importance to indigenous culture and its uncertain future.  New Mexicans have celebrated…

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