Tribal Sovereignty and the Health of Native Communities

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine · Jul 15, 2020 · 29m

Host Leah Lemm explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.

In this show, Leah welcomes Lyz Jaakola, an Anishinaabe mother, teacher, and musician living on her home Rez, Fond du Lac in Cloquet, MN. They reflect on the relationship between the federal government and tribes –and how it affects the health and economic well-being of tribal communities during the pandemic.

Reporter Melissa Townsend talks with U.S. Senator Tina Smith about her recent speech on the floor of the Senate, where she urged Congress and the President to make good on…