Native Roots Radio Prestens: I’m Awake 11-27-24

Robert, Wendy, and Haley have their Takesgiving episode and give some tips for decolonizing the holiday season. Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh delvers a message about the upcoming holiday. Wendy’s Sacred Animals ‘Cares for Them” segment discusses the issues that can arise in animals eating table scraps this time of the year.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – November 25, 2024

Host of Mpls AIR, Christine McDonald is joined by Patrick Hanlon, Deputy Commissioner of Health, Sustainability and Healthy Homes as well as Guthrie Byard, Community specialist for people with disabilities, NCR. Learn about how the City of Minneapolis Health is taking on climate change with its Climate Legacy Initiative. Meet the City of Minneapolis’ community…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – November 20, 2024

In partnership with Little Moments Count, Barb Fabre, CEO of Indigenous Visioning, returns with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Then, Arvina Martin, Exec. Director of Emerge Wisconsin is back for her weekly update!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – November 19, 2024

Ruth Buffalo returns with Robert and Haley. Also joining are Shannon Holsey and Kate Nelson to promote the upcoming event “What She Said – Uplifting Native Voices”. Then, MN Representative Heather Keeler wraps up!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – November 18, 2024

Join Robert and Haley as they welcome Dr. Antony Stately, President and Exec. Officer of Native American Community Clinic and Dr. Will Mantyh, Associate Professor at the University of MN Medical School to discuss disparities with Native Americans in research for Dementia.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – November 13, 2024

In this month’s Minneapolis A.I.R. (American Indian Relations) episode, guest host Christine McDonald, American Indian Community Specialist, brings us Police Inspector Jose Gomez and Deputy Commissioner of Health Heidi Ritchie! Learn about how the Police Department works with the Native community in Minneapolis and how the Health Department is working to bridge healthcare access gaps…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – November 12, 2024

Robert and Haley welcome back Ruth Buffalo of MN Indian Women’s Resource Center and Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin. Then, Deacon DeBoer, program specialist with Native American Initiatives stops by for a bi-weekly update from the Minnesota Historical Society!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 29, 2024

Ruth Buffalo joins with Robert and Haley to talk about the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center in Minneapolis! Plus, Rita Walaszek Arndt is back with updates from Native American Initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society!!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 22, 2024

Robert and Haley are joined by Angela Barnes and Cheyenne Hindsley from the Noojimo program at the MN Indian Women’s Resource Center in Minneapolis to talk about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Also, Dr. Antony Stately of Native American Community Clinic stops by for his weekly chat!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 18, 2024

Indian Country’s favorite auntie, Deb Haaland, returns with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Then, Mary Kunesh, Minnesota State Senator, is back for her weekly conversation and Robert and Haley end with upcoming events!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 16, 2024

In partnership with Little Moments Count, Fawn YoungBear Tibbetts, Executive Director at Wicoie Nandagikendan (Minneapolis’ first Indigenous urban preschool immersion program) joins Robert and Haley. Then, Arvina Martin is back for her weekly chat!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 15, 2024

Robert and Haley welcome Shaun Taylor-Corbett, creator of the Off-Broadway show “Distant Thunder: A New American Musical”. Then, Rita Walaszek Arndt with Native American Initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society is back to talk updates and events!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 10, 2024

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by Tricia Zunker, committee member for the Central Wisconsin Indigenous Peoples’ Day powwow and Native market! Then, Wendy Pilot hops on the second half with new sacred animal updates!!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 9, 2024

In this month’s Minneapolis A.I.R. (American Indian Relations) episode, guest host Christine McDonald bring us Katie Smith, Director of Elections, and Mary Altman and Ben Johnson of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Get answers to common questions about voting and learn about public art in Minneapolis.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 8, 2024

Ruth Buffalo and Sarah Carlson of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) join host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. After, the crew welcomes back Minnesota State Rep. Heather Keeler and finishes with local upcoming events!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 7, 2024

Robert and Haley welcome back Dr. Antony Stately of Native American Community Clinic. Then, Brook LaFloe, CEO of Niniijaanis One of Ones and Associate Director at the Montessori American Indian Childcare Center joins to talk about Indigenous Peoples Weekend!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – October 1, 2024

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center’s CEO Ruth Buffalo returns with Robert and Haley. Then, Rita Walaszek Arndt, Program and Outreach Manager with Native American Initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society starts her bi-weekly updates!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – September 25, 2024

Owner and entrepreneur Hunter Thundercloud-Eary (Ho-Chunk Nation) joins Robert and Haley after they discuss weekly local events. Then, Wendy Pilot, humane policy leader with the United States Humane Society gives a new sacred animals segment!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – September 24, 2024

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Ruth Buffalo with her updates from Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center! Then, Darek Delille, manager of Make Voting a Tradition with NACDI joins MN Rep. Heather Keeler in a discussion on civic engagement.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – September 17, 2024

Robert and Haley return with Ruth Buffalo of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center in Minneapolis. Then, they welcome artists and musicians Annie Humphrey and David Huckfelt to talk about their “Fire in the Village” tour!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – September 11, 2024

In this month’s Minneapolis A.I.R. (American Indian Relations) episode with the city of Minneapolis, guest host Christine McDonald brings on Amanda Harrington, Director of Community Safety Design & Implementation and Dorothy Jackson from Human Resources. Get a preview into the new South Minneapolis Community Safety Center and learn about how the City of Minneapolis Human…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 28, 2024

Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry welcome back Ho-Chunk relative Arvina Martin, Executive Director of Emerge Wisconsin. Then, Little Earth Residents Association’s (LERA) Teen Recovery Coach Eileen Bass joins with a couple students from the Wellbriety for Youth cohort!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 21, 2024

Little Moments Count brings the Native Roots team Lucy Arias, Early Language and Literacy Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Education. Then, Bob Blake from Red Lake, owner of Solar Bear and Exec. Dir. of Native Sun returns!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 20, 2024

Tune in for a repeat of 7/29’s opening segment with MN and WI Lt. Governors Peggy Flanagan and Sara Rodriguez. Then, hear from host Robert Pilot and Ruth Anna Buffalo live from the 2024 DNC. Plus, Wendy Pilot with a sacred animals segment from 8/12.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 16, 2024

Producer Haley Cherry starts the show with local weekend events and introduces an update from Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh. Then, host Robert Pilot is joined by Robert Lilligren of NACDI, Native American Community Development Institute. Plus, Wendy Pilot with a sacred animals segment!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 15, 2024

Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry is Levi Brown, Director of Tribal Affairs with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Then, award-winning film writer and producer Mary Mazzio joins to discuss her work with the documentary “Bad River” and the focus on Line 5, sovereignty, and the resilience of the Bad River Band…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 14, 2024

In this month’s Minneapolis A.I.R. (American Indian Relations) episode, guest host Christine McDonald (American Indian Community Specialist) brings us Michelle Phillips (Director, Civil Rights), Kaela McConnon Diarra (Director of Labor Standards), and Maria Skjefte (Maternal child and Adolescent Health). We will meet the new City of Minneapolis Civil Rights director and explore the Civil Rights…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 12, 2024

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome Eric Ortiz, Executive Director of the Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation to talk about the “Youth Community Journalism Solutions Festival” at Little Earth in Minneapolis this weekend. Then, U.S. Humane Society’s humane policy leader Wendy Pilot joins with a new Sacred Animals!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 8, 2024

Robert Lilligren of NACDI, Native American Community Development Institute, is back with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Then, Josie Hoffman, artist, teacher, and emerging curator makes her Native Roots Radio debut!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 6, 2024

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Ruth Buffalo of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center! Also joining today is content creator Cera Tapaha to discuss the illegal transportation of uranium across tribal lands of the Navajo Nation.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 5, 2024

Dr. Antony Stately of Native American Community Clinic is back with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Then, Minneapolis Parks and Recs Board members Carrie Day Aspinwall, Emma Pachuta, and Carrie Christensen return to follow up on their previous conversation from July 9th that included the open spaces kick-off event at Cedar Field and…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 30, 2024

Host Robert Pilot welcomes back Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center’s President and CEO, Ruth Buffalo. Plus, Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler joins with Jae Whiterabbit, Minnesota Indian Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) Interim Executive Director!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 29, 2024

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Minnesota and Wisconsin Lieutenant Governors Peggy Flanagan and Sara Rodriguez. Plus, Darek Delille, Manager of Make Voting A Tradition and Civic Engagement with NACDI, Native American Community Development Institute!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 24, 2024

Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry is Ana Negrete, Community Planner for the Minnesota MMIR (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives) State Office. Then, Angela Two Stars is back with updates on the newest exhibit coming to NACDI’s (Native American Community Development Institute) All My Relations Arts gallery!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 23, 2024

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center’s (MIWRC) President and CEO Ruth Anna Buffalo is back for her weekly check-in with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Joining after are Pretendian Band members Christine Bartyzal and Thomas Drascovic!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 17, 2024

In partnership with Little Moments Count, Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds and Ashley Bunker from White Earth Nation join host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry! They discuss the nonprofit All Nations Rise and the Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative program! Then, Haley talks Native entertainment and local events.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 11, 2024

Returning with host Robert Pilot is Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of NACDI, Native American Community Development Institute in Minneapolis. Then, Minnesota State Representative Jessica Hanson is back with updates and Wendy Pilot gives a new Sacred Animals segment!

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 10, 2024

In this month’s Minneapolis A.I.R. (American Indian Relations) episode, guest host Christine McDonald, American Indian Community Specialist, brings us Damōn Chaplin, City of Minneapolis Commissioner of Health and Ernest Morales, Chief of Metro Transit Police. Learn about how the Minneapolis Health Department and Metro Transit work to make our communities, buses and trains safe, healthy…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 9, 2024

Back with host Robert Pilot is Ruth Buffalo, President and CEO of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC). Also joining are Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board members Carrie Day Aspinwall, Emma Pachuta, and Carrie Christensen!

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 25, 2024

Host Robert Pilot welcomes back Ruth Buffalo, CEO of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center. Then, producer Haley Cherry gives updates on Indigenous sports, national and local news and events. Plus, Wendy Pilot with a new Sacred Animals segment!

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