Native Roots Radio Network

Weekdays 5-6 PM

Our Native American talk radio show will discuss national and local Native American news and events.

Local and national guest will help us keep current with Mother Earth, Tribal and Twin Cities issues.

Native American Issues are human Issues. We invite all people to walk hand in hand with our struggles, victories and achievements.

We need to all become AWAKE.

Listen to I'm Awake weekdays from 5-6 PM!

Native Roots Radio 8.21.2026

Joining Robert Pilot: State Sen. Mary Kunesh

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Native Roots Radio – August 20, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot today is Tony (Chinoodin) Drews Founder & CEO of Nashke Native Games. We are also joined by Miisko, the show’s producer, and Wendy Pilot for our Sacred Animals segment.

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Native Roots Radio – August 19th, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot today, Barb Fabre is the CEO of Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise. We’re also joined by Robert Blake, the Solar Bear, with solar news and sports.

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Native Roots Radio – August 18, 2026

Today, Robert Pilot is joined by Gary Farmer, a First Nations actor and musician from Ohsweken, Ontario, followed by Arvina Martin, political consultant.

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Native Roots Radio – August 17, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot: Wendy Pilot and Miisko

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Native Roots Radio – August 14, 2026

Robert and Miisko catch up on a packed schedule of local events, highlighting the massive Shakopee Powwow and the upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Maren Hardy stops by to preview the third annual Native American Elders Day, sharing fun details about free haircuts, a Native Elvis impersonator, and her upcoming first…

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Native Roots Radio – August 13, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot today is Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI). Robert is enrolled in the White Earth Ojibwe Nation. He served for 12 years as the Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council, the first Tribal member elected to public office in the City of Minneapolis.

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Native Roots Radio with Minneapolis A.I.R. – August 12, 2026

Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald are Chaunte Boatman-Ford, Officer, MTPD; Joe Dotseth, Chief, MTPD; and Ariah Fine, Partnership Engagement Fund organizer. Learn about how Metro Transit is keeping riders safe. Then, hear about how you can use City funding for your community project in Minneapolis.

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