Refugees

A federal pause on refugee resettlement services and halts new arrivals, including relatives of current Arkansas residents.

A new presidential administration means changes for Canopy NWA, a non-profit refugee settlement organization. On today's show, we hear how they're reassessing resettlement. Also, our host, Kyle Kellams, discusses a new report about dynamic metro areas with Heartland Forward. Plus, merging the natural world with music, a beloved bird-watching spot will rise from the ashes and more.

This week’s collection of Pryor Center archives focuses on former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton's relationship as they navigated the 1980 Cuban refugee crisis.

Daniel speaks with Malath Alarnosi of Canopy NWA about the upcoming Cultural Community Celebration.

Pastor Clint Schnekloth, from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville, regularly offers book recommendations on Ozarks at Large. This time, he suggests “What We Remember Will Be Saved” by Stephanie Saldania, which focuses on displaced people and sharing their stories.

The exhibit "Weaving Heritage" - on display in downtown Springdale - explores the tradition, craft and beauty of hand-woven Afghan rugs and carpets.

Tram Colwin’s exhibition “What We Carry” at The Medium in Springdale explores the stories of refugees relocating to Northwest Arkansas.

On today's show, Alpha-Gal syndrome is on the rise due to the growing number of ticks in the region. Also, the city of Bella Vista is getting a rebrand. Plus, art helps us understand what it can mean to leave one home for another.

Today on Ozarks at Large an interfaith summit taking place in Bentonville wants to get people talking about the things that divide - and unite - them. Plus we look forward to 2024 NWA Pride events, chow down on a sandwich with a side of history and so much more.

In honor of World Refugee Day this week, we are hearing from people who have resettled in our region about their journey to the U.S. and what it means to be a refugee.