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 9.25.2025

Misko is joined by Guest Host Mary Kunesh with Maggie Lorez Shelley Buck

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Native Roots Radio – September 24, 2026

Raymond’s artistic practice explores the many intersecting identities that make up our communities and individual selves. His queerness and traditional Lakota upbringing influence the themes and imagery found in his artwork. Alfred Walking Bull (Hoyekiyapi) is an enrolled citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota and is based in Minneapolis, in the ancestral…

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Native Roots Radio – September 23, 2026

Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald today is Todd Barnette. Hear the latest updates from the City of Minneapolis Commissioner of Community Safety. Follow the “Minneapolis AIR” (American Indian Relations) on AM950 for important information from the City.

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Native Roots Radio – September 22, 2026

Joining guest host David Cournoyer, Michelle Fredericks DuBray is the co-founder of Buffalo First, a Native American nonprofit organization that advocates for the inherent rights of Buffalo. Also joining the conversation is Elsie DuBray, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe who holds two degrees from Stanford University, including a master’s in community health…

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Native Roots Radio – September 21, 2026

Today, Robert Pilot is joined by Kjersti Duval, Project Advisor, and Barry Hand, Program Director, both from Owámniyomni Okhódayapi. Owámniyomni aims to transform five acres at the Upper Lock into a space dedicated to healing, restoration, education, and connection. Following this conversation, Arvina Martin, a political consultant, will join us to share updates.

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Native Roots Radio 9.18.2026

Native Roots Radio 9.18.2026 Robert is joined today by State Senator Mary Kunesh and Producer Misko

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Native Roots Radio – Septemebr 17, 2026

Host Robert Pilot is live from the second annual Minneapolis Indian Center Gala for an extended edition of tonight’s show.

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Native Roots Radio – September 15, 2026

Host Robert Pilot is joined by members from North of North, then best of content with Gwen Carr and Wendy!

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Native Roots Radio – September 14, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot today are Maren Hardy, co-founder of Spirit Care Services, a company that provides home care and transportation for Native American elders, and Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation), professor of practice (literature) at Arizona State University’s Department of English, award-winning writer/choreographer, and co-founder of Indigenous Direction.