Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – August 24, 2022

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news. She talks about the Strong Communities Resource Fair tomorrow 11-3 PM in the DIW parking lot at 1001 East Lake Street in Minneapolis and the Department of Indian Work’s back to school event Thursday, September 1 at 3080 Centerville Road, Little Canada. She also talks about the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. Next we’re joined by Lashay Wesley, Assistant Director of Communications and Storytelling at IllumiNative to talk about the upcoming all Indigenous Drag Show Event “Wagon Burners.” Then it’s Bob Blake as the the Solar Bear brings us the solar news. Plus we get a special visit from Winona LaDuke!