Minnesota Native News

Apr 10 2025 263 ep. 5 mins 57
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Minnesota Native News is a weekly radio segment covering ideas and events relevant to Minnesota’s Native American communities. Made possible by the Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage fund

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Ziigwan Biidaajimowin (Spring News): NACC Issues Call for Artists and Little Earth Kicks Off American Indian Month with a Parade

Apr 10 2025 5 mins  
This week, Minneapolis's Native American Community Clinic (NACC) seeks artists to commission pieces for their new building. Plus, nearby, the Little Earth of United Tribes housing community will kick off May's American Indian Month with a celebration organized in part by the Minneapolis Public Schools American Indian Youth Council, Ogichida Oyate.

Indian Child Welfare Law Challenged at MN Supreme Court and Native Nations Impacted by Proposed SAVE Act

Apr 03 2025 5 mins  
This week, the Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reshape child custody laws for Native American children. At the heart of the case is a challenge to the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, or MIFPA. Plus, a proposed bill in Congress is raising concerns about voting among Native communities across the country. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility

The Sugarbush Tradition Continues in Minnesota’s Urban Areas, and Khayman Goodsky’s New Film

Mar 27 2025 5 mins  
This week on Minnesota Native News, a look at Indigenous Minnesotans continuing the sugarbush tradition in urban areas, and a conversation with Khayman Goodsky, director of the Minnesota-produced film, When Thunderbird Dances.

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Faces Staffing Cuts; Headlines Affecting Indigenous Minnesotans

Mar 20 2025 5 mins  
This week on Minnesota Native News, we cover the recent staff terminations at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, and headlines affecting Indigenous communities in Minnesota.

Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference & the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax Credit

Mar 13 2025 5 mins  
This week on Minnesota Native News, we cover the 22nd Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference in Cohasset, Minnesota. Also, timely information about the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax Credit. Producer: Deanna StandingCloudVoicing: Emma NeedhamHost: Marie Rock

Leonard Peltier’s Homecoming

Feb 27 2025 5 mins  
This week on Minnesota Native News, the recent homecoming celebration for recently released AIM activist Leonard Peltier. We also cover state-wide and federal headlines affecting Indigenous nations.Scripting: Deanna StandingCloud, Reporting & Voicing: Emma Needham,Voicing & editing: Britt Aamodt, andHost: Marie Rock

Indigenous state-wide climate justice

Feb 20 2025 5 mins  
This week, Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine faces delays as legal rulings hold up permits, and a local Indigenous-led coalition’s push for climate justice at the state legislature. Producers: Vincent Moniz, Deanna StandingCloud

The Big Auntie Energy Comedy Show Does Valentine’s Day, and Iktomi Tattoo Hosts Arts Festival

Feb 13 2025 5 mins  
The Minnesota comedy duo Big Auntie Energy prepares a special Valentine’s Day event. Plus, a new Indigenous-owned tattoo shop launches a community art and tattoo festival.Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Deanna StandingCloudEditing help from Chandra ColvinHost: Marie Rock

The Native Community Approaches Mental Health in Innovative Ways, and February MMIWR Actions and Events

Feb 06 2025 5 mins  
New mental health care treatments are now available for the Native community to help individuals heal from traumatic events impacting their lives. Plus, the Indigenous community takes action for missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives in February.Producers: Deanna StandingCloud, Emma NeedhamHost: Marie RockExecutive Producer: Emma Needham

Leonard Peltier Granted Clemency, Native Governance Center Under New Leadership

Jan 23 2025 5 mins  
This week, former President Biden granted Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier clemency, and there's new leadership at the Native Governance Center in Minneapolis. Producers: CJ Younger, Emma Needham, Travis ZimmermanHost: Marie RockExecutive Producer: Emma Needham