MNN Extended Interview with Dr. Antony Stately (NACC)
This week, an extended conversation with Antony Stately, President and Executive Office of the Native American Community Clinic in South Minneapolis, about providing care amidst federal budget cuts.
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Tribal Response to Operation Metro Surge and Rock Ridge Schools’ Hockey Nights Broadcast in Ojibwe
This week, how Tribes and the state’s Indigenous community are responding to the increased federal presence from Operation Metro Surge, and how a youth Hockey Night series is uplifting the Ojibwe language.
Nikki Love (Pieratos): Keeping Relatives and Neighbors Safe in Uncertain Times
Today, we are honored to welcome Nikki Love (Pieratos) to the Native Lights podcast. An enrolled citizen of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Nikki is the executive director of the Tiwahe Foundation, which is a community organization serving Native people around Minnesota. She’s also a part of the Metro Urban Indian Directors. Nikki shares her insight on what keeps her grounded and how keeping a prayerful attitude and a focus on the present helps keeps her from dwelling in fear and negativity.
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MNN Extended Interview: Leanna Goose
This week, an extended interview with Leanna Goose about her work to protect land, air, and water for the next seven generations.
Robert Lilligren: the Native community responds to Minneapolis ICE operations
Today, we bring you a special edition of Native Lights. We’re talking with Robert Lilligren, CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute, which is based in Minneapolis. He is also a White Earth citizen.
Robert discusses the unprecedented deployment of some 2,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis, how that has impacted the Native community, and what Indigenous leaders and organizations are doing to educate and protect the community.
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