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Minnesota Native NewsHow the Birds Got Their Songs Book Tour & Federal Cuts to Tribal Colleges and UniversitiesThis week, Minnesota Native News covers how cousins Sam and Travis Zimmerman brought a family story to life in "How the Birds Got Their Songs." Plus, how some Minnesota Indigenous leaders and educators are bracing for federal cuts to Tribal Colleges and Universities.2025-06-1805 min
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineDan Ninham: Honoring Athletes and Indigenous Sports TraditionsIn this episode, we speak with Dan Ninham, PhD, a retired physical education teacher and coach, co-founder of the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame and prolific freelance writer. Dan, Wolf Clan from the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin, has had a lifelong interest in sports. This 6'10" college basketball player devoted his working life to coaching and teaching sports. Even though he's retired, he stays on the road much of the year, giving presentations at schools on Indigenous sports and foods and filing freelance stories for multiple outlets. With wife Susa...2025-05-0128 min
Native CirclesCrystal Lepscier speaks on Racial Battle Fatigue and Healing PathsCrystal Lepscier talks about how the history of education and racism tied to historically government sanctioned assimilation and similar genocidal practices ties into our traumas and experiences within the institution that is 'school.' This is profound when we think about Racial Battle Fatigue. This term explains the physiological and psychological harm that is a result of long term microaggressions, racism, and intergenerational trauma. This term carries a weight that, when confronted, has the potential to also help us open the doors to understanding and healing, which sets us on a better path to our human selves. ...2022-12-1455 min
Lax BeatNorth American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame: Season 9, Episode 27Dan Ninham has founded the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame, announcing the inaugural class earlier this year. LaxBeat host Stephen Stamp talks with Dan about the genesis of the Hall and the heavily lacrosse-flavoured first class of inductees. Also, Frick's Thoughts with lacrosse lifer Ryan McMichael touches on dark horses for the NLL championship, Tracey Kelusky killing it in Panther City, how close is the rookie of the year race, and put some respect on Brett Dobson's name if you're going to talk about the top goalies in NCAA lacrosse.
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First N...2022-04-0758 min
Once Upon A Time: A Storytelling Podcast"Traditional Lacrosse" with Nina PolkJoin us on the field as we discuss lacrosse with Guest Host Nina Polk! We’ll explore its Indigenous roots, how the game lives on, and Nina’s journey as an athlete in the sport. Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepodFeatured Artist/ Guest Host: Nina PolkInstagram: @polkninaTikTok: @nina_polkTwin Cities Native LacrosseInstagram: @tcnativelacrosse Resources:The Creator's Game: Lacrosse, Identity, and Indigenous Nationhood by Allan DowneyNina Polk (Navajo/ Lakota): From High School to College Lacrosse by Dan N...2021-06-1157 min