The Sugarbush Tradition Continues in Minnesota’s Urban Areas, and Khayman Goodsky’s New Film
ANCHOR Marie Rock: This is Minnesota Native News, I’m Marie Rock. This week, we hear about Minnesotans continuing the old tradition of sugarbush in urban areas. Plus, a look at a recent Indigenous film screened at Duluth’s Minnesota Film Festival. First, let’s go to Deanna StandingCloud. Deanna StandingCloud: For Indigenous woodlands people in Minnesota, the …
Deven Current: Healing Through the Art of Tattooing
In this episode, we hear from Deven Current about tattooing, sports and the importance of sobriety, family and faith. Deven is an Ojibwe tattoo artist, who connected with his culture later in life. Deven grew up in the Twin Cities and, at a young age, fell into drug addiction. He ended up incarcerated, but his time …
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Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Faces Staffing Cuts; Headlines Affecting Indigenous Minnesotans
ANCHOR Marie Rock: This is Minnesota Native News, I’m Marie Rock. This week, we hear about the impact of recent federal staffing cuts on Zimmerman, Minnesota’s Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Plus, some current events affecting Indigenous nations here in Minnesota. First, let’s hear from Deanna StandingCloud. Deanna StandingCloud: The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge announced earlier this …
Korina Barry: Leading from abundance with NDN Collective
In this episode we hear from Korina Barry on her work with NDN Collective and the campaign to free Leonard Peltier, in addition to reflections on her roles as mother, doula, and metal fabricator in training. A citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Korina Barry manages the organizing, policy and advocacy direct-action arm …
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Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference & the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax Credit
ANCHOR Marie Rock: This is Minnesota Native News. I’m Marie Rock. This week, we hear about the twenty-second annual Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference. Plus, important information for families about the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax Credit. First, let’s hear from Deanna Standing Cloud. Deanna StandingCloud: According to the Ojibwe worldview, humans have an interconnectedness with …