MNN Extended Interview: Tom B.K. Goldtooth
This week, we look back at Dan Ninham’s interview with Indigenous Environmental Network Executive Director Tom B.K. Goldtooth as he discusses rights for Indigenous communities advocating for a transition away from a fossil fuel economy.
MNN Extended Interview: Gary Farmer
This week, we revisit reporter Deanna StandingCloud’s interview with Cayuga tribal member Gary Farmer, a First Nations actor and musician best known for his roles in Powwow Highway, Dead Man, and Smoke Signals to hear his thoughts on acting.
The Native American Community Clinic Moves into a New Building, and Native Running Clubs Are Growing Fast
This week, a Native clinic gets ready to move into its new building, and running clubs are promoting health and healing.
Kent Estey: The Art of Survival
On this episode, we speak with contemporary artist and White Earth Nation citizen Kent Estey. Kent paints at his home studio in Naytahwaush, in the heart of the White Earth Reservation. He’s known for really bold abstract landscapes, acrylic, oil, ink, and metal. He’s also an author. In 2025, he released the children’s book Picking Sweetgrass. His latest exhibit, “Mino-Bimaadiziwin: The Good Life” runs through Labor Day weekend in Detroit Lakes.
MNN Extended Interview: Senator Mary Kunesh on Legal Protection for Wild Rice
This week, we revisit reporter C.J. Younger’s interview with Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh about why she is trying to pass legislation to protect the Minnesota state grain, wild rice.
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