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Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine — 272 episodes · page 1 of 3
Alex Kmett: Culture as Curriculum, Language as Medium
Ryan Dixon: Making Friends with the Dakota Language
Michael Kurtz: Tales of a Wildlife Photographer
Kent Estey: The Art of Survival
Rafael Gonzalez, aka, Tufawon: How a Minneapolis Rap Artist Learned How to Sing and Make a Difference
Alexandera Houchin: Life on Two Wheels
Bradley Harrington: The United States 250th Anniversary from an Anishinaabe Perspective
Dr. Samantha Majhor: The Story Collector
Aleyna Morales: Baking and Believing in Herself
Adam Savariego: The Power of Asking Questions
Dr. Antony Stately: Building Health Equity in Indigenous Communities
Gary Farmer: Living Life on Screen for 50 Years
David Amitrano: Witnessing
Nikki Love (Pieratos): Keeping Relatives and Neighbors Safe in Uncertain Times
Robert Lilligren: The Native Community Responds to Minneapolis ICE Operations
Victoria Marie: Learning to Surrender
Cole Redhorse Taylor: Creating Contemporary Work Through Connection to Traditional Art Forms
Carl Gawboy: Remembering the Fur Trade Through Art
Janis A. Fairbanks: Lessons Learned and Memories of Her Ojibwe Grandma
Wookiye Win: Digging for Artistic Inspiration (And Watercolor Pigments) in Nature
Penny Kagigebi: Reclaiming 2-Spirit Culture Through Art
Heid E. Erdrich: Finding Connections in Creativity and Collaboration
Alexandra Buffalohead: Making Time for Work, Art, and Blue Dog
Sharon Day: Speaking for the Water
Teresa Peterson: Loving the Land that Cares for Us All
Great-Grandmother Mary Lyons' Gift for Sharing Indigenous Traditions & Spiritual Guidance (Revisited)
Rick Haaland: Speaking for the Animals
David Wise: Growing Good Medicine
Wendy Roy: Beading as Healing
Giizh Sarah Agaton Howes: Translating Ojibwe cultural arts into contemporary Ojibwe designs
Jonathan Thunder: Finding Joy in Art and Life
Dan Ninham: Honoring Athletes and Indigenous Sports Traditions
BearPaw Shields: Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations
Allison Waukau: Empowering Native Stories Through Community Service and Podcasting
Dr. Amber Annis: Rebuilding Community with the Native Governance Center
Deven Current: Healing Through the Art of Tattooing
Korina Barry: Leading from abundance with NDN Collective
Allison Herrera, Indigenous Affairs Journalist and author of Tribal Justice: The Struggle for Black Rights on Native Land
Mattie Harper DeCarlo on Making Change in Indian Country Through Philanthropy
From Children’s Books to Murals: Moira Villiard on Examining and Bridging Disconnection Through Art
The Gift of Listening: Colleen Baldrica on writing, being guided, and mentoring others
Indigenous lifeways as solutions: Wakinyan LaPointe on staying grounded in the cultural teachings of song and the intelligence of Indigenous youth activists
Building bridges through story: Ajuawak Kapashesit on playing with genre, the power of story, and making action figure movies as a kid
Making Books Accessible: Talia Miracle and Little Free Library
From Lattes to Legacy: The Grand Opening of MiigWitches Brew
Creating Representation: Nicholas DeShaw’s Path in Fiction and Storytelling
Stitch by Stitch: Janice LaFloe’s Journey of Indigenizing Montessori Education
Gatherings Café: Vernon DeFoe on Indigenous Dishes and Food Sovereignty
Gold, Linoleum, and Fire: Inside the Mind of Gordon Coons
Art, Identity, and Alternate Worlds: A Conversation with Pono Asuncion
Empowering Educators: The Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network
Beyond the Headlines: David Cournoyer on Authentic Storytelling
Reflection and Roots: Leah & Cole’s Journey with Native Lights
Karen Diver: Championing Indigenous Excellence
Brandon Baity: Executive Director of the Indigenous Association
Bryce Premo: Exploring Social Work Frontiers
Ruth Buffalo: Empowering Indigenous Communities as the new CEO of MIWRC
Willard Malebear Jr.: Forging Positive Impacts for Community Through Tattoos, Non-profits, and Resilience
Mary LaGarde: The Grand Re-Opening of the Minneapolis American Indian Center
Staci Drouillard: Preserving History Through Storytelling
Dr. Michael Migizi Sullivan: Teaching Language Learners in the Modern-Day Classroom
Fern Renville: Re-connecting to the Dakota Homeland Through Weaving, History, Art and Joy
Steven StandingCloud: Transforming Art in the Digital Future
Gabby Menomin: Dedication to Ecological Restoration, Honoring Plant Relatives
Dr. Melissa Blind: Working to Improve Indigenous Health and Dementia Research
Eileen Bass: Preserving Indigenous narratives and working to revitalize language
Thomas Draskovic’s Gift of Artistry, Educating Native Youth and Activism
Mathew Holding Eagle III: Finding a Voice for Radio & Covering Native Communities
Travis Zimmerman: Sharing and Celebrating Ojibwe History
Ernest Briggs: A Journey in Acting and Empowering Indigenous Artists
Ernest Briggs: A Journey in Acting and Empowering Indigenous artists
Adrienne Zimiga-January: Bringing more Native Voices to Theaters
Tony Drews: Capturing Excitement for Native Culture and Language Through Games
Shaun Chosa: Reimagining Indigenous Presence in Pop Culture
Tashia Hart: Art, Nature and The Path to Growing Joy
Sam Zimmerman’s Journey Back to Painting and the Homelands
Rhiana Yazzie: Empowering Indigenous Creativity
John Villebrun: Cultivating the Next Generation Through Basketball
Native Lights At The Four Sisters Farmers Market Pt. 2
Native Lights At The Four Sisters Farmers Market Pt. 1
An Garagiola’s Gift For Bringing Indigenous Values to Academia
Audrianna Goodwin’s Gift of Being a Dreamer
Misty Blue & Indigenous-led Research Toward Healing and Recognition
Gerilyn Lopez: Supporting Access to Energy Efficient Practices and Renewable Energy
Alicia Smith’s Gift for Caring
Wayne Somes: Growing Family and Cultural Bonds Through Ojibwemowin
Thomasina TopBear: Empowering Community Through Art
Tabitha Chilton’s Gift for Building Access & Trust in Healthcare Systems
Jewell Arcoren: Healing With Language and The Next Generation
Sasheen Goslin & Deanna Reder Bring Their Distinct Abilities to the Team at AICHO
Annie Humphrey’s Gift for Living With Care and Empathy
LeAnn Littlewolf: Creating Vibrant Community Through Informed Leadership
Rebekah Fineday’s Gift for Building Trust in Healthcare Systems & Native Communities
Levi Brown’s Gift for Building Relationships Across the Table
Elaine Fleming: Celebrating and Sharing the Culture of Leech Lake
Amber Annis: Nurturing & Protecting Authentic Narratives
Jada Brown: Expression and Affirmation Through Singing
Karen Jones and Stephanie Longfield: Taking Initiative for Future Generations
Jessica Glidden: Fostering Native Leadership
Derek Nicholas: Indigenous Fare for Future Generations