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Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
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…
Episodes
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Filmmaker Khayman Goodsky’s Gift for Visual Storytelling and Collaboration
Today, a lively conversation with Khayman Goodsky (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa) a Duluth filmmaker who creates films exploring Ojibwe teachings side by side…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Great-Grandmother Mary Lyons’ Gift for Sharing Indigenous Traditions & Spiritual Guidance
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Joe Rainey’s Gift for Pow Wow Singing and Collaborative Music Making
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Sequoia Hauck’s Gift for Decolonizing the Process of Art-Making
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Joseph Nayquonabe Jr.’s Gift for Strengthening Tribal Economies
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Historian Brenda J. Child Responds to the Federal Indian Boarding School System Report
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Binesikwe Means’s Gift for Nurturing the Next Generation of Storytellers
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Madonna Peltier Yawakie’s Gift for Connecting Tribal Communities through Technology
Today we are revisiting our conversation with Madonna Yawakie (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians) who is the President of Turtle Island Communications…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Documentary Filmmaker Leya Hale’s Gift for Powerful Storytelling
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Honoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 1
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Honoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 2
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
(Extended) Wayne Ducheneaux’s Gift for Leadership and Native Nation Rebuilding (Extended)
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Wayne Ducheneaux’s Gift for Leadership and Native Nation Rebuilding
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Linsey McMurrin’s Gift for Healing in Community and Remembering Resilience
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Brook LaFloe’s Gift for Creating Equity in Early Childhood Programs
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Baabiitaw Boyd’s Gift for Sharing the Beautiful and Complex Ojibwe Language
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Leslie Harper’s Gift for Preserving Ojibwemowin by Inspiring Students and Empowering Teachers
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Lance Haavisto’s Gift for Sharing Native Stories on Television
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. It's a space for people…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Allison Waukau’s Gift for Raising Native Representation in Libraries
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Bradley Harrington’s Gift for Transforming through Cultural Connection
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Beth Ann Dodds’ Passion for Helping Parents to Powerfully Claim their Voices
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Honoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 2
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio Show Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Honoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 1
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Dominique White’s Gift for Healthy Skin & Healthy Attitudes About Appearance
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Graci Horne’s Many Gifts as a Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Curator, and Storyteller
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Sage Yeager’s Gift for Creating Beautiful Wedding Videos
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Master Jingle Dress Maker Adrienne Benjamin’s Gift for Guiding Reconciliation
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Pediatric COVID Vaccines Now Available for Kids 5+ and Coming Soon: Boosters for All
MN Native News Special Edition: COVID-19 Community Conversations Pediatric COVID Vaccines Now Available for Kids 5+ and Coming Soon: Boosters for All Co-Hosts…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Reuben Kitto Stately’s Gift for Reclaiming Dakota Roots through Language and Music
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Jaida Grey Eagle Gifts for Photojournalism, Filmmaking, and Beadwork
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Toya Stewart Downey’s Gift for Journalism, Inclusive Leadership, and Education
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Robert Rice’s Gift for Gathering Community Around Coffee, Frybread, and Wild Ricing
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day!
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Brian Joyce’s Gift for Acting and Directing in the Twin Cities Theater Scene
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Rob Pero’s Gift for Entrepreneurship, Media, and Marketing
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Leah and Cole: Sharing Our Gifts and Purpose
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Christina Wood’s Gift for Busting Bias Through Art
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Cece Benimon’s Gift for Connecting Kids with Culture & Conservation
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Navigating the Knowns and Unknowns of Back-to-School Time
Leah and Antony discuss getting our young ones back to school and how to navigate all the knowns and unknowns of what’s ahead, so we can make good decisions…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Amber Buckanaga’s Gift for Art and Fashion Design
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
How Visionaries Deb Foster and Mike Laverdure Create Healing Spaces
We meet Deb Foster (Ojibwe), the Executive Director of Ain Dah Yung, and Mike Laverdure (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota), a partner…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Donald Eubanks’ Gift for Speaking Out for Racial and Social Justice
Native 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Vern Northrup Honors the Spirit of Fire and Shares His Gift for Visual Storytelling
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
A Gift for Numbers with Daniel Lemm
Today’s conversation features Daniel Lemm (Lower Sioux Indian Community) who is the Chief Financial Officer at the Charles K. Blandin Foundation, in addition…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Dalton Walker’s Gift for Sharing Stories
Today we are revisiting our conversation with Dalton Walker (Red Lake Anishinaabe) who is Deputy Managing Editor for Indian Country Today. Dalton Walker shares…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
A Gift for Revitalization with Language Warrior 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…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Briand Morrison’s Gift for Combining Jazz Guitar and Anishinaabe Heritage
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Madonna Peltier Yawakie’s Gift for Connecting Tribal Communities through Technology
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Michael Lyons’ Gift for teaching Ojibwe Language with Puppets, Cartoons, and Song
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Angela Two Stars’ Gift for Celebrating and Supporting Native Artists
On today’s show, we talk with Angela Two Stars (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) a public artist, curator, and director of All My Relations Arts, the art gallery at…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Syngen Kanassatega’s Gifts for Law, Humor, and Storytelling
Today, we’re talking with Syngen Kanassatega (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) who is a lawyer – his job is the Legal and Policy Counsel for the Mille Lacs Band's…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
That’s a Wrap! Reflections on Pandemic Conversations, Guests, and Shared Wisdom
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On this…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Tribal Communities Moving Forward and Learning from Pandemic
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Robert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership Part 2 (Early Years and Mentors)
Native Lights – Robert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership Part 2 (Early Years and Mentors) On today’s show, Leah and Cole continue their rich…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
How Tribes Provide Leadership and Learning for Public Health Approaches During Pandemic
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Robert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership, Politics, and Policy Making
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Bob Blake’s Gift for Advocating for Renewable Energy in Indian Country
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- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Highlighting Stories of Strength During Difficult Times
On today’s show, Leah focuses on people who are highlighting stories of strength and healing, even during the difficult times brought on by the pandemic. We…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Serving Others and Helping People Thrive During the Pandemic
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On…
- Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Artist Steve Premo’s Gifts for Painting, Drawing, and Graphic Design
Native 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…