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Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineBryce Premo: Exploring Social Work FrontiersBryce Premo is a Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe citizen and brother of Native Lights hosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Bryce on the cusp of an exciting transition in his career. With a bachelor’s degree in social work almost under his belt and poised to pursue a master’s degree in the same field, Bryce shares his journey with us. He is member of the Social Work Honors Society, and a board member as a student representative with the National Association of Social Workers. In March 2024 Bryce was awarded student of the year from the NASW-MN (National Asso...2024-04-0428 min
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineShaun Chosa: Reimagining Indigenous Presence in Pop CultureToday, Leah and Cole chat with artist Shaun Chosa. Shaun's art boldly blends Indigenous heritage, counterculture, and pop culture influences, echoing his self-described nomadic upbringing. Currently, his pieces are on display at the Friedli Gallery through October 2023, where he weaves Indigenous traditions into the fabric of popular culture. Shaun shares captivating stories from his travels across Indian country, offers unique insights into Indigenous representation in pop culture, and his journey as an artist. Miigwech, Shaun, for sharing your journey! Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNative Light...2023-09-0928 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineSam Zimmerman’s Journey Back to Painting and the HomelandsLeah and Cole chat with artist Sam Zimmerman (Grand Portage). After two decades on the east coast in public education, Sam moved back to Minnesota to rededicate himself to his passion for painting and to be closer to his family and community. His artwork explores his Ojibwe heritage, as well as his learnings and experiences in nature after returning to his ancestral homelands. Sam shares about learning language and culture through community collaborations, illustrating books for Native authors, and collaborating with family. He tells Leah and Cole about his path, which began with a college-age passion for painting, and...2023-08-1128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineRhiana Yazzie: Empowering Indigenous CreativityLeah and Cole are joined by the multi-talented Rhiana Yazzie (Diné Nation), a remarkable theatre artist, filmmaker, playwright, and the visionary force behind New Native Theatre. Rhiana shares the latest developments at New Native Theatre, delves into her award-winning feature film ""A Winter Love," and shares about her lifelong passion for storytelling that has shaped her journey from childhood to becoming a leading voice in Indigenous creativity.Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people i...2023-08-0428 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineJohn Villebrun: Cultivating the Next Generation Through BasketballCole and Leah meet and chat with high school basketball coach John Villebrun (Bois Forte Band). John coaches girls’ basketball at Mountain Iron-Buhl High School on the Iron Range. The team was recently crowned the Minnesota Class A State Girls’ Basketball Champions, and John received the honor of Assistant Coach of the Year! Now as a decorated coach, John remains modest and continues to lead with perseverance and determination, setting an example for the next generation. Miigwech to John for chatting with us! Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine Native Lights is a weekly...2023-07-2128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNative Lights At The Four Sisters Farmers Market Pt. 2Leah and Cole take a trip to Four Sisters Farmers Market in Minneapolis! It’s the first market day of the year, and our hosts chat with poet, playwright, and author Marcie Rendon; Janet Court from the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI); and The Pretendians who played music at the Farmers Market! We also hear Pretendians songs “For the Sun” and “The 38” from their upcoming album Stories From the Fire Four Sisters Farmers Marketis every Thursday 11am to 3pm during the summer and fall at The Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) in Minneapolis. Native...2023-06-2328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNative Lights At The Four Sisters Farmers Market Pt. 1Leah and Cole take a trip to Four Sisters Farmers Market in Minneapolis! It’s the first market day of the year, and our hosts chat with nature-inspired jewelry designer Lali Aguilar from Corn Silk Daughter; food and plant loving Rivianna Zeller, a Farmer & Distribution Coordinator with Dream of Wild Health; Native book publisher Tom Peacock from Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing; and Destiny Jones, Food Sovereignty Coordinator and Farmers Market Manager at Four Sisters Farmers Market at NACDI. Stay tuned for part two of our trip to the market! The Four Sisters Mark...2023-06-1628 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineAn Garagiola’s Gift For Bringing Indigenous Values to AcademiaToday Leah and Cole chat with An Garagiola, a descendent of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, and the University Coordinator and a Lead Researcher on the TRUTH Project. An shares about researching archives from the University of MN and the MN Historical Society, findings from the TRUTH Project, and how she’s bringing Indigenous values to Academia and research.The Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing (TRUTH) project has released a report detailing the “persistent, systemic mistreatment” of Indigenous people by the University of Minnesota. As a land grab/grant university, the U of MN received stolen...2023-05-0528 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineAudrianna Goodwin’s Gift of Being a DreamerToday Leah and Cole chat with Audrianna Goodwin, a Red Lake Nation citizen and part of the core research team for the TRUTH Project where she has been appointed tribal research fellow for Red Lake Nation. Audrianna shares her outlook as a ‘dreamer’ and how family and community helped her along her path. She explains her TRUTH Project research that examines medical research done to Red Lake children by the University of Minnesota and how Indigenous-led research is vital to healing and recognition The Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing (TRUTH) project has released a report detailing the “persist...2023-04-2828 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineGerilyn Lopez: Supporting Access to Energy Efficient Practices and Renewable EnergyToday Leah and Cole chat with Gerilyn Lopez, a member of the White Earth Nation. Gerilyn works as a weatherization auditor and inspector at MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership. She connects low incomes families to energy-efficient practices and materials in Northern Minnesota. In addition, she is an advocate for women and diverse communities getting into the clean energy and home improvement industries. Her work led her to speak at the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference in March. She shares her experiences at the conference, what she does as a weatherization auditor and how her interest in solar energy has lead her...2023-04-1428 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineWayne Somes: Growing Family and Cultural Bonds Through OjibwemowinToday Leah and Cole speak with Wayne Somes, a citizen of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Wayne shares how his passions for family, early childhood development, and Ojibwemowin have led him along a path to Northern Minnesota. Wayne is also the Tribal Liaison for MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, a community support non-profit serving Mahnomen, Hubbard, Becker, Otter Tail and Wadena counties. In his role, he works on outreach, tribal collaboration efforts, Ojibwe education, and increasing cultural practices. Wayne shares how his passions for family, early childhood development, and Ojibwemowin have led him hi...2023-03-2428 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineThomasina TopBear: Empowering Community Through ArtToday we’re speaking with artist Thomasina “Tomie” TopBear. She is a self-taught artist, muralist, published illustrator and organizer from the Oglala Lakota & Santee Dakota Nations. She specializes in large-scale murals; her work can be seen on the sides of buildings throughout the Twin Cities and the country. Cole talks with her about City Mischief Murals, which she co-founded. It’s an all Indigenous, Black & Pacific Islander artist collective centered on healing through art. She had some great things to say about how murals can build a stronger community, the process of painting a mural, and much more. You can get...2023-03-1728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineTabitha Chilton’s Gift for Building Access & Trust in Healthcare SystemsLeah and Cole chat with Tabitha Chilton, a White Earth Nation member who serves as Sanford Health’s Native American patient advocate in Bemidji, Minnesota. Tabitha’s focus on outpatient care at the Joe Lueken Cancer Center helps Native communities access healthcare throughout Northern Minnesota. She works with Tribal communities to help build trust and understanding in the healthcare system and emphasizes the need for preventative care and primary care. Tabitha chats with us about her current position at Sanford Health, helping youth through trauma-informed care and her path to serving communities.Miigwech to Tabitha for sharing abou...2023-03-1028 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineJewell Arcoren: Healing With Language and The Next GenerationToday Leah and Cole chat with Jewell Arcoren (Sisseton Wahpeton Nation). Jewell is a community activist and the Executive Director for Wicoie Nandagikendan, an Ojibwe and Dakota language immersion preschool in Minneapolis. There, she pursues her commitments to early childhood education, language revitalization and addressing intergenerational historical trauma. Jewell talks about how cultural integration is a key to healing and moving forward, including language revitalization and traditional foods. She shares about her journey with Wicoie Nandagikendan, the school's hope to expand and how culture can put people onto a path of healing. Wicoie Nandagikendan is language immersion p...2023-03-0328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineLevi Brown’s Gift for Building Relationships Across the TableNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Levi Brown’s Gift for Building Relationships Across the Table Today we’re speaking with Levi Brown, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe citizen and Director of Tribal Affairs at the Minneso...2023-01-2728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineElaine Fleming: Celebrating and Sharing the Culture of Leech LakeNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Elaine Fleming: Celebrating and Sharing the Culture of Leech LakeToday Leah and Cole chat with Elaine Fleming. She teaches and preserves Leech Lake Ojibwe culture, history, and language. Elaine proudly lives in Cass Lake, where...2023-01-2028 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineAmber Annis: Nurturing & Protecting Authentic NarrativesNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Amber Annis: Nurturing & Protecting Authentic Narratives Today Leah and Cole chat with Amber Annis, a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe citizen who is currently the director of Native American Initiative at the Mi...2023-01-1328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineJada Brown: Expression and Affirmation Through SingingNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Jada Brown: Expression and Affirmation Through Singing Today Leah and Cole have a conversation with Jada Brown. Jada is a Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter and spoken word poet who is affiliated with th...2022-12-2328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineJessica Glidden: Fostering Native LeadershipNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Jessica Glidden: Fostering Native Leadership Today Leah and Cole chat with Jessica Glidden (Bois Forte). Jessica is the Program Manager at the Native Governance Center (NGC). She shares her...2022-12-0928 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDerek Nicholas: Indigenous Fare for Future GenerationsNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Derek Nicholas: Indigenous Fare for Future GenerationsLeah and Cole have a conversation with Derek Nicholas (Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe) about food sovereignty and Indigenous cooking. Der...2022-12-0228 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineRita Walaszek Arndt: Representation in HistoryNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Today Leah and Cole chat with Rita Walaszek Arndt (White Earth Nation). Rita is the program and outreach manager of the Native American Initiatives department at the Min...2022-11-1728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineElizabeth Day’s Gift for Nurturing Community and StorytellingNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Elizabeth Day’s Gift for Nurturing Community and Storytelling Today we hear from Elizabeth Day (Leech Lake Ojibwe) with the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI...2022-10-2928 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineTamee Livermont Brings Indigenous Values to Health Care Education and PolicyNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Tamee Livermont Brings Indigenous Values to Health Care Education and Policy Today Leah and Cole chat with Tamee Livermont MPH (Oglala Lakota Nation). Tamee is on her way t...2022-10-2128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineMaggie Lorenz’s Leadership in Reclamation and Gift for ResiliencyNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Today Leah and Cole chat with Maggie Lorenz, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and descendant of the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation. She is the Di...2022-10-0728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDani Pieratos’ Journey to Reclaiming Food Sovereignty.Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Today Leah and Cole chat with Dani Pieratos of Harvest Nation, an indoor CSA aeroponic farm concept in northern Minnesota. She hails from Lake Vermillion on the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa reservation. Dani is also the co-founder of Bois F...2022-09-2328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNative Representation at the Great Minnesota Get-TogetherNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Native Representation at the Great Minnesota Get-TogetherIn this week’s show Leah and Cole are live from the Minnesota State Fair with two great guests...2022-09-0929 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineMarisa Miakonda Cummings’ Gift for Leadership and Empowering Native WomenNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Marisa Miakonda Cummings’ Gift for Leadership and Empowering Native WomenOn today’s show, Leah and Cole chat with Marisa Miakonda Cummings (Umonhon). She’s th...2022-08-2628 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineJuliet Rudie Leads Minnesota’s new Office of Missing And Murdered Indigenous RelativesNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Juliet Rudie Leads Minnesota’s new Office of Missing And Murdered Indigenous RelativesOn today’s show, Cole shares his conversation with Juliet Rudie (Lower Sioux In...2022-07-2928 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineHonoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 1Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Honoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 1Today, the first of two special editions of our show, honoring the life and legacy of NeeGawNwayWeeDun, The Thunder Before the Storm, who was...2022-04-2128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineHonoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 2Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Honoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 2This is the second part of our special edition show, honoring the life an...2022-04-2128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine(Extended) Wayne Ducheneaux’s Gift for Leadership and Native Nation Rebuilding (Extended)Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Wayne Ducheneaux’s Gift for Leadership and Native Nation RebuildingOn today’s show, we talk with Wayne L. Ducheneaux, II (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe) who is t...2022-04-1457 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineWayne Ducheneaux’s Gift for Leadership and Native Nation RebuildingNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Wayne Ducheneaux’s Gift for Leadership and Native Nation RebuildingOn today’s show, we talk with Wayne L. Ducheneaux, II (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe) who is t...2022-04-1428 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineLinsey McMurrin’s Gift for Healing in Community and Remembering ResilienceNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Linsey McMurrin’s Gift for Healing in Community and Remembering ResilienceOn today’s show, we talk with Linsey McMurrin (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) who is the Director of Prevention Initiatives and Tribal Projec...2022-03-3128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineBrook LaFloe’s Gift for Creating Equity in Early Childhood ProgramsNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Brook LaFloe’s Gift for Creating Equity in Early Childhood ProgramsOn today’s show, we’re speaking with Brook LaFloe (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa) who is an educator and entrepreneur. Brook is the f...2022-03-2528 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineBaabiitaw Boyd’s Gift for Sharing the Beautiful and Complex Ojibwe LanguageNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Baabiitaw Boyd’s Gift for Sharing the Beautiful and Complex Ojibwe LanguageOn today’s show, we talk with Baabiitaw Boyd (Mille Lacs Band of...2022-03-1728 min
Wisdom ContinuumCole Premo - Power of StoryCole Premo talks with us about how he’s learned from covering Indian Country through reporting, conversation, and relationship-building and applies it to his work in mainstream media. Cole is Leah's brother and co-hosts the podcast/radio program, "Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine," with her! Native Lights website Episode transcript can be found here on our website. Find Us Online - Website: Wisdom Continuum - Twitter: Wisdom Continuum - IG: Wisdom Continuum Credits - Host: Leah and Daniel Lemm...2022-03-1526 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineLeslie Harper’s Gift for Preserving Ojibwemowin by Inspiring Students and Empowering TeachersNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Leslie Harper’s Gift for Preserving Ojibwemowin by Inspiring Students and Empowering TeachersOn today’s show, we talk with Leslie Harper, who is a member o...2022-03-0436 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineLance Haavisto’s Gift for Sharing Native Stories on TelevisionNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. It's a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.On today’s show, we talk with Lance Haavisto, a direct decedent of M'Chigeeng First Nation, and the Lead Videographer/Editor for Native Report at WDSE-TV. Lance earned a bachelor’s degree in Media Production from Northern Michigan University and has started work...2022-02-2528 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineAllison Waukau’s Gift for Raising Native Representation in LibrariesNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Allison Waukau’s Gift for Raising Native Representation in Libraries On today’s show, we talk with Allison Waukau (Menominee/Navajo) a community builder who works in...2022-02-1728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineBradley Harrington’s Gift for Transforming through Cultural ConnectionNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Bradley Harrington’s Gift for Transforming through Cultural Connection On today’s show, we talk with Bradley Harrington (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) who is an entrep...2022-02-1028 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineBeth Ann Dodds’ Passion for Helping Parents to Powerfully Claim their VoicesNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Beth Ann Dodds’ Passion for Helping Parents to Powerfully Claim their VoicesOn today’s show, we talk with musician Beth Ann Dodd...2022-01-2728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineHonoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 2Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Honoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 2This is the second part of our special edition show, honoring the life an...2022-01-2028 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineHonoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 1Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Honoring the Life and Legacy AIM Co-Founder Clyde Bellecourt (1938-2022) – Part 1Today, the first of two special editions of our show, honoring the life and legacy of NeeGawNwayWeeDun, The Thunder Before the Storm, who was...2022-01-1428 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDominique White’s Gift for Healthy Skin & Healthy Attitudes About AppearanceNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Dominique White’s Gift for Healthy Skin & Healthy Attitudes About AppearanceOn today’s show, we enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with Dominique White (Prairie Island), who is an esthetician, laser technician, and owns a spa called Waśted...2021-12-2328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineGraci Horne’s Many Gifts as a Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Curator, and StorytellerNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Graci Horne’s Many Gifts as a Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Curator, and StorytellerOn today’s show, we talk with Graci Horne (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and Hunkpapa Lakota/Dakota) who is a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in painting, printmaking, puppet...2021-12-1628 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineSage Yeager’s Gift for Creating Beautiful Wedding VideosNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Sage Yeager’s Gift for Creating Beautiful Wedding VideosOn today’s show, we talk with Sage Yeager (Prairie Island Indian Community) who is a videogra...2021-12-0928 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineMaster Jingle Dress Maker Adrienne Benjamin’s Gift for Guiding ReconciliationNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Master Jingle Dress Maker Adrienne Benjamin’s Gift for Guiding ReconciliationOn today’s show, we talk with Adrienne Benjamin (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) who is a...2021-11-1854 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineReuben Kitto Stately’s Gift for Reclaiming Dakota Roots through Language and MusicNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Reuben Kitto Stately’s Gift for Reclaiming Dakota Roots through Language and MusicOn today’s show, we talk with Reuben Kitto Stately (Red Lake...2021-11-1128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineJaida Grey Eagle Gifts for Photojournalism, Filmmaking, and BeadworkNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Jaida Grey Eagle Gifts for Photojournalism, Filmmaking, and BeadworkOn today’s show, we talk with Jaida Grey Eagle (Oglala Lakota) a photojournalist, film pr...2021-11-0528 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineToya Stewart Downey’s Gift for Journalism, Inclusive Leadership, and EducationNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Toya Stewart Downey’s Gift for Journalism, Inclusive Leadership, and EducationOn today’s show, we talk with Toya Stewart Downey (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) who is the Executive Director of Strategic Communication, Equity...2021-10-2828 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineRobert Rice’s Gift for Gathering Community Around Coffee, Frybread, and Wild RicingNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Robert Rice’s Gift for Gathering Community around Coffee, Frybread, and Wild Ricing On today’s show, we talk with Robert Rice (White Earth Nation) the owner and operator of the Pow Wow Grounds coffee...2021-10-2128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineCelebrating Indigenous People’s Day!Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day!Today we talk about different ways Indigenous People’s Day is being recognized and celebrated throughout Mni Sota Mkoce. Leah catches up with the festivities in Grand Ra...2021-10-1428 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineBrian Joyce’s Gift for Acting and Directing in the Twin Cities Theater SceneNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Brian Joyce’s Gift for Acting and Directing in the Twin Cities Theater SceneToday we’re talking with Brian Joyce (White Ea...2021-10-0728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineRob Pero’s Gift for Entrepreneurship, Media, and MarketingNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Rob Pero’s Gift for Entrepreneurship, Media, and MarketingOn today’s show, we’re speaking with entrepreneur Rob Pero (Bad River Tribe), CEO and cr...2021-09-3028 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineLeah and Cole: Sharing Our Gifts and PurposeNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Leah and Cole: Sharing Our Gifts and PurposeOn today’s show, we turn the microphone on each other! No guest today… instead, we ask ea...2021-09-1628 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineChristina Wood’s Gift for Busting Bias Through ArtNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Christina Wood’s Gift for Busting Bias Through ArtOn today’s show, we talk with Christina Woods (Bois Forte Tribal Nation) who is the first An...2021-09-0228 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineCece Benimon’s Gift for Connecting Kids with Culture & ConservationNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Cece Benimon’s Gift for Connecting Kids with Culture & Conservation On today’s show, we talk with Cece Benimon (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa) who is th...2021-08-2628 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineAmber Buckanaga’s Gift for Art and Fashion DesignNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Amber Buckanaga’s Gift for Art and Fashion DesignOn today’s show, we have a fun conversation with Amber Buckanaga (Leech Lake Band) who is an ar...2021-08-1228 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDonald Eubanks’ Gift for Speaking Out for Racial and Social JusticeNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Donald Eubanks’ Gift for Speaking Out for Racial and Social JusticeOn today’s show, we speak with fellow podcaster and Mille Lacs band member Donald Eubanks who recently retired from teaching social work at Met...2021-07-2928 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineVern Northrup Honors the Spirit of Fire and Shares His Gift for Visual StorytellingNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Vern Northrup Honors the Spirit of Fire and Shares His Gift for Visual Storytelling On Native Lights, we speak to Vern Northr...2021-07-2228 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineA Gift for Numbers with Daniel LemmToday’s conversation features Daniel Lemm (Lower Sioux Indian Community) who is the Chief Financial Officer at the Charles K. Blandin Foundation, in addition to being Leah’s spouse. Daniel Lemm shares how his love of numbers led to his career in philanthropy, helping get resources out into communities and in a good way. Daniel also speaks about working through loss, learning to proudly embrace his heritage, and the importance of support from others along his journey.Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine is produced by Minnesota Native News and Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities with s...2021-07-1528 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineA Gift for Revitalization with Language Warrior Anton TreuerToday’s conversation is with Dr. Anton Treuer (White Earth/Leech Lake Ojibwe), a prolific author, international speaker, historian, and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. As a spiritual guide and father of nine, Anton Treuer embodies and defines what it means to be a Language Warrior, which he writes about in his latest book. What does it take to keep the Ojibwe language thriving even as fewer first speakers are available to teach? Anton Treuer embraces this challenge with both timeless wisdom and the latest technology. We loved learning more about how Anton uncovered his gift for la...2021-07-0128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineBriand Morrison’s Gift for Combining Jazz Guitar and Anishinaabe HeritageNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Briand Morrison’s Gift for Combining Jazz Guitar and Anishinaabe HeritageOn today’s show, we revisit our conversation with Briand Morrison (Grand Portage Band of Lake...2021-06-2428 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineMadonna Peltier Yawakie’s Gift for Connecting Tribal Communities through TechnologyNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Madonna Peltier Yawakie’s Gift for Connecting Tribal Communities through TechnologyOn today’s show, we talk with Madonna Yawakie (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians...2021-06-1728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineMichael Lyons’ Gift for teaching Ojibwe Language with Puppets, Cartoons, and SongNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Michael Lyons’ Gift for teaching Ojibwe Language with Puppets, Cartoons, and SongOn today’s show, we talk with Anishinaabe author and artist, Michael Lyons, who is t...2021-06-1038 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineSyngen Kanassatega’s Gifts for Law, Humor, and StorytellingToday, we’re talking with Syngen Kanassatega (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) who is a lawyer – his job is the Legal and Policy Counsel for the Mille Lacs Band's Office of the Chief Executive, a drum keeper, and he’s also well-known on Tik Tok, the video-sharing social media site, with thousands of followers. Syngen Kanassatega shares why he decided to go to law school, what he loves about practicing law, and how culture and tradition are woven into policymaking and government for the tribe. Syngen shares insights from a few of his favorite mentors, and remin...2021-05-2728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineRobert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership, Politics, and Policy MakingNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.On today’s show, part one of Leah and Cole’s rich conversation with the visionary leader Robert Lilligren (White Earth Ojibwe Nation) who is the President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute, and who serv...2021-05-1328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineBob Blake’s Gift for Advocating for Renewable Energy in Indian CountryNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Bob Blakes’s Gift for Advocating for Renewable Energy in Indian CountryOn today’s show, Leah and Cole talk with Bob Blake (Red Lake Nation...2021-05-0628 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineArtist Steve Premo’s Gifts for Painting, Drawing, and Graphic DesignNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.On today’s show, Leah and Cole talk with well-known Anishinaabe artist and graphic designer, Steve Premo (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe), who is also their uncle! Steve Premo is married to Ojibwe historian and author Brenda Child (Red...2021-04-2928 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineFilmmaker Khayman Goodsky’s Gift for Visual Storytelling and CollaborationNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Filmmaker Khayman Goodsky’s Gift for Visual Storytelling and CollaborationToday, a lively conversation with Khayman Goodsky (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa) a Duluth filmmaker who cr...2021-04-2228 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDaniel Jourdain’s Gift for Supporting Diverse Community through Politics and Policy MakingNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Daniel Jourdain’s Gift for Supporting Diverse Community through Politics and Policy Making Today on the show, we talk with Daniel Jourdain (Red Lake Nation), Bemidji...2021-04-0828 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineJonathan Thunder’s Gift for Honest Expression Through Art and AnimationNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Jonathan Thunder’s Gift for Honest Expression Through Art and AnimationToday we have the pleasure of talking with Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake Nation) a mult...2021-03-2528 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineFawn Sampson’s Gift for Connection Through CreativityToday we’re talking with Fawn Sampson (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) who is a mom and partner, and an artist. Fawn shares her love of art: everything from charcoal drawings, beading, singing, and dancing, to screen printing, painting, stop animation, and theatre!Fawn shares a sweet story of how she met her husband Samsoche Sampson (well-known Hoop Dancer and featured guest on another episode of Native Lights) one night at a karaoke bar, and the two have been creating art together ever since. Fawn graduated from Bemidji State University double majoring in American Indian Studies and Vi...2021-03-0528 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineA Gift for Storytelling with Hope Flanagan (Extended version)Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – A Gift for Storytelling with Hope Flanagan Today we speak with Hope Flanagan (Seneca) a Native elder, a storyteller, teacher of plants...2021-02-1854 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineA Gift for Storytelling with Hope FlanaganNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – A Gift for Storytelling with Hope Flanagan Today we speak with Hope Flanagan (Seneca) a Native elder, a storyteller, teacher of plants...2021-02-1728 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineThe Gift for Building Supportive Environments with Kwe PackNative Lights – The Gift for Building Supportive Environments with Kwe Pack This week we revisit an earlier Native Lights episode which highlights Kwe Pack, a spectacular group of Native women supporting each other to run long-distance trail races. Kwe Pack has been featured on Good Morning America, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Oprah Winfrey’s World Vision Tour. This group encourages each other to draw on their inner strength; to heal and flourish in all areas of their lives. You can check out this episode, which is part of Native Lights Season Two, to hear more about...2021-01-1328 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineSpecial Edition: Visiting Vaccines with Antony Stately (Podcast version)Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Special Edition: Visiting Vaccines with Antony Stately This week we kick off a special series of vaccine conversations, starting with Antony Stately...2021-01-0635 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDr. Arne Vainio Cultivates a Gift for HealingNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Dr. Arne Vainio Cultivates a Gift for Healing It’s the “Best of Native Lights” as we revisit a wonderful conversation with Respect...2020-12-2330 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineThe Gift of Amplifying Many Voices with Radio Host Robert PilotToday, a fun conversation with Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk Nation), who is a teacher, water protector, and Host of Native Roots Radio, which amplifies many Native voices across the airways and on social media. Robert speaks about the importance of building relationships, whether he’s working as an educator (teaching film and video production at Harding High in St. Paul) or producing and hosting radio shows (shows he’s created include Native Roots Radio “I’m Awake”, Rock the Treaties Native Style, Pilot’s Progressive Party, and The Sunday Night Native Symposium “We’re Still Here”). We appreciated getting to meet Robert, and he...2020-12-0928 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine(Extended version) A Gift for Revitalization with Language Warrior Anton TreuerThis is the extended version of our conversation with Anton Treuer.
Today’s conversation is with Dr. Anton Treuer (White Earth/Leech Lake Ojibwe), a prolific author, international speaker, historian, and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. As a spiritual guide and father of nine, Anton Treuer embodies and defines what it means to be a Language Warrior, which he writes about in his latest book. What does it take to keep the Ojibwe language thriving even as fewer first speakers are available to teach? Anton Treuer embraces this challenge with both timeless wisdom and the latest technology. We lo...2020-12-0253 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineA Gift for Revitalization with Language Warrior Anton TreuerToday’s conversation is with Dr. Anton Treuer (White Earth/Leech Lake Ojibwe), a prolific author, international speaker, historian, and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. As a spiritual guide and father of nine, Anton Treuer embodies and defines what it means to be a Language Warrior, which he writes about in his latest book. What does it take to keep the Ojibwe language thriving even as fewer first speakers are available to teach? Anton Treuer embraces this challenge with both timeless wisdom and the latest technology. We loved learning more about how Anton uncovered his gift for language re...2020-12-0228 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDalton Walker’s Gift for Sharing StoriesNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program and podcast hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. Native Lights – Dalton Walker’s Gift for Sharing StoriesToday’s conversation features Dalton Walker (Red Lake Anishinaabe) who is a National Correspondent, for Indian Country Today. Dalton Walker shares how he foll...2020-11-1128 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNative Lights – A Gift for Numbers with Daniel LemmNative Lights – A Gift for Numbers with Daniel LemmToday’s conversation features Daniel Lemm (Lower Sioux Indian Community) who is the Chief Financial Officer at the Charles K. Blandin Foundation, in addition to being Leah’s spouse. Daniel Lemm shares how his love of numbers led to his career in philanthropy, helping get resources out into communities and in a good way. Daniel also speaks about working through loss, learning to proudly embrace his heritage, and the importance of support from others along his journey.Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine is produced by Minnes...2020-11-0428 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineLooking to Silver Linings During Times of Struggle Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On this show, Host Leah Lemm reflects on the moments of beauty during challenging times. Leah is joined by reporter Melissa Townsend and together they review and reflect on some of their inspiring conversations with community members. Minnesota Native News launched several programs in response to the pandemic in addition to this one, including Native Lights: Biidaapi, a podcast hosted by Leah Lemm and her brother Cole Premo. And in...2020-09-1627 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineReflections on Rising to the Challenge of the Pandemic and Respecting the VirusHost Leah Lemm explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.On this show, Host Leah Lemm reflects on the themes of rising to the challenge of the pandemic, respecting the virus, and coping with many unknowns. Leah is joined by reporter Melissa Townsend and together they review and reflect on some of their wonderful conversations with community members. Minnesota Native News launched several programs in response to the pandemic in addition to this one, including Biidaapi Podcast hosted by Leah Lemm and her b...2020-07-2929 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS2 EP6 – Celebrating Accomplished Artists
We round out Season 2 of our Native Lights podcast by exploring the cultural influences that have shaped the work of two celebrated and accomplished Native artists.
Chaz Wagner (Bois Forte Ojibwe) is a musician, singer, traditional drummer, and co-leader of the Native American rock band, War Bonnet, which was nominated for two 2019 Native Grammy Awards.
Dyani White Hawk Polk (Sičangu Lakota), is a mixed media visual artist. Dyani has earned many grants, fellowships, and awards, including “Artists of the Year” from the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper. The honor was shared with f...2020-04-2940 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS2 EP5 – Building Supportive Environments
In this episode, two stories highlight significant work to build supportive environments for Native people to heal and thrive.
Kwe Pack is a spectacular group of Native women supporting each other to run long-distance trail races. Kwe Pack has been featured on Good Morning America, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Oprah Winfrey’s World Vision Tour. This group encourages each other to draw on their inner strength; to heal and flourish in all areas of their lives.
We also talk with hosts Leah and Cole’s brother Bryce Premo (Mille Lacs Band of Oj...2020-04-2959 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS2 EP4 – Two Visionaries, One Project
The program explores the unstoppable power when two visionaries come together to bring a special project to life.
We meet Deb Foster (Ojibwe), the Executive Director of Ain Dah Yung and Mike Laverdure (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota), a partner with DSGW Architects. Deb Foster and Mike Laverdure both played leading roles in the creation of Mino Oski Ain Dah Yung, a beautiful new apartment building in St. Paul, where formerly homeless Native young adults can live, reconnect to culture, and get job skills.
Hosts: Leah Lemm (M...2020-04-2836 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS2 EP3 – Honest Portrayals of Native People
This episode explores work being done towards authentically and accurately representing Native people, communities, and our stories.
Rebecca Crooks-Stratton (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community) is the Secretary/Treasurer of her tribe, and now she leads "Understand Native Minnesota," an ambitious campaign to support Native American narrative change in Minnesota’s K-12 education system, as a way to raise awareness and constructively overcome misunderstandings and misperceptions.
Chad Germann (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is the Founder and CEO of Red Circle, one of the nation’s top Native-owned advertising agencies. Chad Germann is a risi...2020-04-2857 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS2 EP2 – Cultivating a Gift for Healing
Respected Anishinaabe elder and well-known physician, Dr. Arne Vainio (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) tells the story of how he became one of only 3,400 Native physicians in the United States. He is currently a family physician at the Fond du Lac tribal clinic. His story is about class divisions, lateral violence, and the unwavering generosity of people in his Native community.
Hosts: Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Cole Premo (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe), siblings, musicians, and contributors to Minnesota Native News.
In-studio Guest: Melissa Townsend, producer & reporter2020-04-2832 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS2 EP1 – Bringing in New Life
We kick off our new season with a story from Mnicoujou [mini-co-jew] Lakota doula, Takayla Lightfield. She stands side-by-side with Native women supporting the birth of the next generation.
Takayla Lightfield (Mnicoujou Lakota, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota), is a self-employed doula who also works at the Division of Indian Work and is a breastfeeding consultant in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.
Hosts: Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Cole Premo (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe), siblings, musicians, and contributors to Minnesota Native News.
...2020-04-2828 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNL: Biidaapi – Rob Fairbanks
Hello! Today we're catching up with our favorite Rez Reporter, Rob Fairbanks (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe), to find out how the comedian and YouTube star is coping with the pandemic, and whether his homeschooling skills are a pass or a fail. Join us, your hosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo, for a few minutes of conversation and laughs.
Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin)
2020-04-1013 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNL: Biidaapi – Tall PaulHosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo check-in with Tall Paul (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) an Anishinaabe and Oneida Hip-Hop artist.
Tall Paul calls in to talk about family life, staying safe and smart, and how to continue with a workout routine while in the comfort of his own home.
And, of course, we talk about creating music in times of uncertainty.
2020-04-0111 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineNL: Biidaapi -Bill PremoBiidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin)
Greetings from Native Lights! Sometimes we just want to talk to a parent or elder during uncertain times, and today we chat with our dad, Bill (“Papi”) Premo (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe). Bill Premo lives at Owl Hoot Station –what he calls home --just Northeast of Hinckley with his dog Kek Kek, and is always full of advice and perspective. He’s an associate judge for District III for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and serves on the board for MLB Corporate Ventures.2020-03-2715 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS1 BONUS – Celebrating Our First Season! LIVE from the MN State FairBoozhoo everybody!
It’s a BONUS episode of Native Lights - We’re celebrating our first season with a LIVE show from the Minnesota State Fair!
The theme of Native Lights is to let people’s voices and stories shine, people who have found their purpose and a way to share their gifts with the community.
Hosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo speak with more fabulous guests who are shining bright:
1. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan - Peggy Flanagan is a citizen of the White Earth Nation and only the se...2019-08-251h 52Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS1 EP5 – Media MakersMany Native people are dissatisfied with the media portrayal of Indigenous communities across Turtle Island. In this episode, we hear from a Native reporter who is changing the very framework for how stories are told. A Native spokesperson talks about how she found her voice and her ability to speak for her community. And a group of Native women talk about the barriers to reaching out to reporters and being heard.
Simone Senogles: Development Coordinator for The Indigenous Environmental Network, the Red Lake Nation.
Dr. Kate Beane, Scholar, historian, teacher and documentary filmmaker, Flandreau Santee Da...2019-07-1653 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS1 EP4 – Making Safe SpacesIn the era of #metoo and #timesup many Native women are making culturally specific, safe spaces for each other to heal from sexual violence. In this episode, Native women share their perspectives on healing and building resistance to a mainstream culture that seems to idle in the face of sexual violence against Native women.
Ikidowin Peer Education Program and Youth Theater Acting Ensemble presents a play called “Everything is a Circle,” written by Illusion Theater and directed by Curtis Kirby III. Ojibwe Elder Sharon Day is the Executive Director of Ikidowin, a program of the Indigneous People's Task...2019-07-1644 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS1 EP3 – Finding FamilyThis show is about family — in all its different forms. A lot of Native families have been disrupted one way or another by government sponsored genocide. But there have always been Native women and men working to repair that disruption. This episode features five amazing women doing this incredible work.
Heidi Grika: Mother, White Earth Band of Ojibwe
Jasmine Grika: Nokomis Circle liaison at Ain Dah Yung Center in St Paul, Cheyenne River Sioux and the Red Lake Nation
Lucy Favorite: Executive Director, American Indian Family and Children's Services
Shana King: Par...2019-07-1642 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS1 EP2 – Artistry and IdentityIn this episode the conversation turns toward themes of identity and how Indigenous artists find themselves communicating their identity in their art.
Briand Morrison: Guitarist, Musician, Composer, son of the late George Morrison, the well-known visual artist, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Kayla Aubid: Writer, Lakota, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Waase Aubid: Painter, artist, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Hosted by Leah Lemm and Cole Premo
Theme Music: Cole Premo
Special Music: “Spark in an Endless Black” by Cole Premo
Links: Briand Morrison’s musi...2019-07-1654 minNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineS1 EP1 – Finding Your Purpose & Sharing Your GiftsAll the stories in this first episode are about purpose: the idea that we’re all created to do something special. When you do it, you feel fulfilled, because you’re contributing your gifts to your community. We hear from people who are living their purpose and inspiring others to do the same.
Rob Fairbanks: Comedian, Social Media Entertainer, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Renee Gurneau: Teacher, Elder, the Red Lake Nation
Jody Beaulieu: Activist, Elder, the Red Lake Nation
Hosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo also speak with MN Native News...2019-07-1644 min