Kelly Miller Shares About The Division of Indian Work’s Community Programs During the Pandemic

Co-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.

On today’s show, Leah and Antony are back to discuss how the pandemic with Kelly Miller the Executive Director of the Division of Indian work in St. Paul. Kelly Miller and the Division of Indian Work have been working tirelessly to continue meeting community needs and to help community members navigate the pandemic as a Covid-19 Community Coordinator.

Dr. Antony Stately is the CEO of the Native American Community Clinic.

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