An Update to Red Lake Nation’s Push to Transfer Back Upper Red Lake Public Lands, and White Earth Nation Expands Its Bison Harvest
This week, Red Lake Nation’s efforts to transfer back public portions of Upper Red Lake garners support at the Minnesota DFL Convention, and White Earth Nation expands the harvest from its bison herd.
Alleged Harassment of Native Lacrosse Player Sparks a Look into Sports Culture; The Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post Celebrates 30 Years
This week, an incident on a Minneapolis lacrosse field is raising questions about safety and respect in youth sports. And in Onamia, the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is marking 30 years with a community celebration.
Aleyna Morales: Baking and Believing in Herself
Today, we’re speaking with Aleyna Morales. Aleyna grew up in the Twin Cities and Somerset, Wisconsin. Aleyna’s heritage includes Ojibwe from the Fond du Lac Band community and Mexican. She is the creator and baker behind Baked to Bliss by Laney. You can catch her selling baked goods at the Carlton County Farmers Market.
MNN Extended Interview: Charli Fool Bear
This week, we revisit producer Emma Needham’s conversation with Charli Fool Bear about their work with New Native Theater, the importance of having a space for Indigenous stories, and the fifth annual Two Spirit Powwow on June 23rd at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.
Wakan Tipi Center Grand Opening & an Extended Interview with Giizh Sarah Agaton Howes
This week, we visit the restored secret wetlands and a new gathering place for the Indigenous community in the Twin Cities, and we look back at our conversation with artist Sarah Agaton Howes.
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