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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MNN Extended Interview: Shayla Budrow
This week, producer Emma Needham’s extended interview with Shayla Budrow, the Indigenous Education Coordinator at Brainerd Public Schools, about how Native graduations represent a generational victory. Producer: Emma Needham Editor: Victor Palomino Anchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood —– For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/mnnativenews/ …