This week, a new state bill asks lawmakers to recognize the inherent right of wild rice to exist in Minnesota, and the Red Lake Urban Cultural Wellness Center, a space for health and …
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MNN Extended Interview: Matt Dannenberg & Chéri Smith of Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
This week, producer Emma Needham's conversation with Chéri Smith and Matt Dannenberg about their work with the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and the Tribal Energy Evolution …
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Minnesota Indian Education Association Honors Dr. Jane Harstad & Native-Owned Shop Tunes Instruments With Changing Season
This week, the Minnesota Indian Education Association's 2026 Conference honored teacher Dr. Jane Harstad with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a music shop co-owned by a Native woman, the only one of …
Dr. Antony Stately: Building Health Equity in Indigenous Communities
Today, we're excited to welcome Dr. Antony Stately to Native Lights. Antony Stately is a transformative leader dedicated to health equity in Indigenous communities. He's enrolled with the Oneida …
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