MNN Extended Interview: Gordon Jourdain
from Minnesota Native News Hosted by Minnesota Native News
This week, we look back at Producer Chaz Wagner's interview with first-language speaker Gordon Jourdain, and how his love for the game of hockey led to his historic Ojibwe language broadcast of a Minnesota Wild game. ----- Executive Producer: Travis Zimmerman Producer: Chaz Wagner Anchor: Marie Rock Editorial support: Victor Palomino Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Announcers for the country's first broadcast of a National Hockey League game in Ojibwemowin at Grand Casino Arena on 11/28/25: James "Ginoonde" Buckholtz, Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe; Gordon "Maajiigoneyaash" Jourdain, Ph.D., Lac La Croix First Nation; and Chato "Ombishkebines" Gonzalez, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Ojibwe [credit: Dan Ninham] ----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/ instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
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