The Native Community Approaches Mental Health in Innovative Ways, and February MMIWR Actions and Events
New mental health care treatments are now available for the Native community to help individuals heal from traumatic events impacting their lives. Plus, the Indigenous community takes action for missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives in February. The Native Community Approaches Mental Health in Innovative Ways Deanna StandingCloud: According to data from 2019, Native …
Leonard Peltier Granted Clemency, Native Governance Center Under New Leadership
This week, former President Biden granted Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier clemency, and there’s new leadership at the Native Governance Center in Minneapolis. TRANSCRIPT Host Marie Rock: This is Minnesota Native News. I’m Marie Rock. This week, former President Biden granted Leonard Peltier clemency, and there’s new leadership at the Native Governance Center in Minneapolis. Here’s …
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Minneapolis Native Community’s Legacy of Protectors and Tribal-State Cannabis Compacts Underway
Tension with Minneapolis police drove the Native community to form safety patrols. Now, with a federal investigation, the Minneapolis police department faces additional oversight. Plus, tribal – state cannabis compact negotiations are underway in Minnesota. Transcript: ANCHOR: After decades of tension between the Minneapolis Native community and local police over misconduct and excessive force, Indigenous …
Mashkiki Studios in Classrooms & College Bound Native Students
This week, how an organization is advancing Indigenous cultural education across the state, plus: college application deadlines are right around the corner! Hear experiences and information from the Native American College Fair. Transcript: ANCHOR: This is Minnesota Native News. I’m Marie Rock. This week, we hear about an organization advancing Indigenous cultural education across the …
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Mattie Harper DeCarlo on Making Change in Indian Country Through Philanthropy
In this episode, we talk with grantmaking officer and former educator and historian Mattie Harper DeCarlo, PhD. Mattie, a Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe citizen who grew up on Leech Lake Reservation, works in philanthropy at the Bush Foundation, focusing on Indigenous communities. She speaks with us about the nuance of supporting 23 Native nations …
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