Sage and fire at Pow Wow Grounds. (courtesy of Deanna StandingCloud) This week, how Tribes and the state's Indigenous community are responding to the increased federal presence from Operation Metro …
Archives for January 2026
Nikki Love (Pieratos): Keeping Relatives and Neighbors Safe in Uncertain Times
Nikki Love (Pieratos) [Photo credit: Nikki Love (Pieratos)] Today, we welcome Nikki Love Pieratos to Native Lights. An enrolled citizen of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Nikki is the …
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MNN Extended Interview: Leanna Goose
Leanna Goose at the 2025 Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference in Cohasset, Minnesota. (courtesy of Deanna StandingCloud) This week, an extended interview with Leanna Goose, an environmental …
Robert Lilligren: the Native community responds to Minneapolis ICE operations
Robert Lilligren (Photo credit: Robert Lilligren) Today, we have a special edition of Native Lights to share with you. We’re talking with Robert Lilligren, CEO of the Native American Community …
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