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Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine

Minnesota Native News

In Native Lights, people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce - a.k.a. Minnesota - tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. These are stories of joy, strength, history, and change from Native people who are shaping the future and honoring those who came before them. Native Lights is also a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native

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A Gift for Uplifting Native Voices and Stories with...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2021/01/27

Today we talk with Ramona Marozas (Bad River Band of Lake Superior) a multiplatform producer with over a decade of journalism experience, currently working in public television in Duluth, on the nationally syndicated news program, Native Report. Ramona Morazas’s gift for uplifting Native voices through storytelling has been evident throughout her media career. As a former board member of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA), Ramona encourages Native storytellers to pursue

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Native Lights – Special Edition: Visiting Vaccines...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2021/01/20

This week, another Special Edition of Native Lights: Visiting Vaccines, where we get a pulse on Indian Country’s response to COVID-19 vaccines, here in Minnesota. On this show we hear from two people deeply committed to the health and well-being of Indigenous people and Native communities.Dr. Mary Owen speaks about working with other Native health experts to get the word out that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and crucial for Indigenous people who have been disproportionately impacted by the

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The Gift for Building Supportive Environments with...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2021/01/13

Native Lights – The Gift for Building Supportive Environments with Kwe Pack This week we revisit an earlier Native Lights episode which highlights Kwe Pack, a spectacular group of Native women supporting each other to run long-distance trail races. Kwe Pack has been featured on Good Morning America, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Oprah Winfrey’s World Vision Tour. This group encourages each other to draw on their inner strength; to heal and flourish in all areas of their lives. You can

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Special Edition: Visiting Vaccines with Antony...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2021/01/06

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Special Edition: Visiting Vaccines with Antony Stately This week we kick off a special

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The Gift for Bringing in New Life with Takayla...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/12/30

This week we are happy to revisit our conversation with Lakota doula Takayla Lightfield (Mnicoujou Lakota, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota), in this “Best of Native Lights” episode. Takayla stands side-by-side with Native women supporting the birth of the next generation as a doula, and as a breastfeeding consultant. Takayla is now working on her Master’s Degree in Public Health, in the U of M’s Maternal and Child Health Advanced-Standing Program. In 2020, Takayla Lightfield was

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Dr. Arne Vainio Cultivates a Gift for Healing

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/12/23

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Dr. Arne Vainio Cultivates a Gift for Healing It’s the “Best of Native Lights” as we revisit

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Ramona Kitto Stately’s Gift for Changing Native...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/12/16

Today, a conversation with Ramona Kitto Stately (Santee Sioux Dakota Nation,) a beadwork artist, teacher, and leader in K-12 Indian Education in Minnesota, who is now Project Director for the We Are Still Here – Minnesota (WASH-MN), a network of people and organizations committed to the Reclaiming Native Truth research and its findings. Ramona tells us how her teaching career began, and how some bad experiences prompted her to go back to school to get her master’s degree in Education, so

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28:27

The Gift of Amplifying Many Voices with Radio Host...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/12/09

Today, a fun conversation with Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk Nation), who is a teacher, water protector, and Host of Native Roots Radio, which amplifies many Native voices across the airways and on social media. Robert speaks about the importance of building relationships, whether he’s working as an educator (teaching film and video production at Harding High in St. Paul) or producing and hosting radio shows (shows he’s created include Native Roots Radio “I’m Awake”, Rock the Treaties Native

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(Extended version) A Gift for Revitalization with...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/12/02

This is the extended version of our conversation with Anton Treuer. Today’s conversation is with Dr. Anton Treuer (White Earth/Leech Lake Ojibwe), a prolific author, international speaker, historian, and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. As a spiritual guide and father of nine, Anton Treuer embodies and defines what it means to be a Language Warrior, which he writes about in his latest book. What does it take to keep the Ojibwe language thriving even as fewer first speakers

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A Gift for Revitalization with Language Warrior Anton...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/12/02

Today’s conversation is with Dr. Anton Treuer (White Earth/Leech Lake Ojibwe), a prolific author, international speaker, historian, and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. As a spiritual guide and father of nine, Anton Treuer embodies and defines what it means to be a Language Warrior, which he writes about in his latest book. What does it take to keep the Ojibwe language thriving even as fewer first speakers are available to teach? Anton Treuer embraces this challenge with

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Ashley Fairbanks’ Gift of Bold Vulnerability

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/11/25

Today’s conversation is with Ashley Fairbanks, an Anishinaabe artist, organizer, designer, and digital strategist, and the Creative Director for the 100% Campaign, which is working to build equitable clean energy to Minnesota’s economy. Ashley Fairbanks has risen in the political world, recently serving as Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s digital director. She shares about growing up in South Minneapolis with a large and loving Ojibwe family. And Ashley Fairbanks shares how she found her voice

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Gifts of Culture & Storytelling with Deanna...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/11/18

Native Lights – Gifts of Culture & Storytelling with Deanna StandingCloudToday’s conversation is with Deanna StandingCloud (Red Lake Anishinaabe) who is a mom, playwright, organizer, artist, community leader, pow-wow emcee, and advocate for Indigenous people. Deanna shares how she pushed through her nerves to take her proper place as a leader, on a stage, holding a mic, or in front of a camera. All so that she can use her voice, share stories, and keep traditional culture alive and

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Dalton Walker’s Gift for Sharing Stories

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/11/11

Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program and podcast hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Dalton Walker’s Gift for Sharing StoriesToday’s conversation features Dalton Walker (Red Lake Anishinaabe) who is a National Correspondent, for

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Native Lights – A Gift for Numbers with Daniel Lemm

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/11/04

Native Lights – A Gift for Numbers with Daniel LemmToday’s conversation features Daniel Lemm (Lower Sioux Indian Community) who is the Chief Financial Officer at the Charles K. Blandin Foundation, in addition to being Leah’s spouse. Daniel Lemm shares how his love of numbers led to his career in philanthropy, helping get resources out into communities and in a good way. Daniel also speaks about working through loss, learning to proudly embrace his heritage, and the importance of support

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Appreciating What We’ve Learned in the Pandemic and...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/10/28

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.In today’s conversation, Host Leah Lemm and Reporter Melissa Townsend reflect on how we’re helping one another get through the pandemic. Throughout the 22 weeks of this program, we have been moved and inspired by so many sharing their stories; people have risen above the challenges they've faced to care for themselves and their families, to keep our

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Staying Active and Keeping Our Spirits High as Winter...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/10/21

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.Winter is coming! So, on today’s show Host Leah Lemm looks at how to stay physically and mentally active while continuing to keep our communities safe. Leah shares a fun conversation with Bill Premo (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) a retired elder who is also her dad. Bill Premo shares wisdom with a side of humor and offers his take on how to stay sharp

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How Leech Lake Schools Support Students Through...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/10/14

How Leech Lake Schools Support Students Through Pandemic’s Constant Change Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.Today on the show, Host Leah Lemm looks at how schools are supporting their students under seemingly constantly changing conditions, especially given how internet access has been crucial for distance education for learners and educators of all ages.Leah checks in Kim Dickson

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Youth Share Their Experiences During the Pandemic

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/10/07

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.Today on the show, Host Leah Lemm hears what’s on the minds of Native youth in Minnesota.Leah chats with Caley Coyne (Athabaskan and Yup’ik) a 10th grader from Saint Paul. Caley shares her reflections on distance learning, missing powwows, racial justice, and new hobbies.Reporter Melissa Townsend talks with 13-year-old Rizal Agaton Howes

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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan & Patina Park: Two MN Leaders...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/10/02

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.Today on the show, Host Leah Lemm explores the question: what have we learned? As we cross the six-month milestone of this pandemic. We hear from two Minnesota Leaders about some of the topics the pandemic has brought to the surface, including health inequities, injustice, and the resiliency of our communities.Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan (White Earth

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Harvest Time: Connecting to Health Through What the...

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine ·

2020/09/23

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On this show, Host Leah Lemm celebrates what the earth provides in the way of food and medicines grown and harvested throughout the year, and how this connects to our health and well-being.Leah’s guests work closely with the land to help provide for our communities’ food and health needs. Megan Schnitker (Lakota) speaks about the year-long harvest

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