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North Star StoriesTraditional Harvest Offers Blueprint for Food Security in MinnesotaAn old Minnesota tradition practiced by the Ojibwe people is an example of how we can harvest a nutritional staple in our own backyards. Plus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to address the housing crunch faced by low- to middle-income Minnesotans, and state authorities want families to be aware of the "grandparent scam" that is targeting Minnesota seniors.2025-03-3105 min
North Star StoriesIndigenous Farming Conference Explores Natural Solutions for Clean WaterPresented by the White Earth Land Recovery Project, the Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference celebrated its 22nd year this March. Deanna StandingCloud speaks with two of the conference participants about their work: Kaylee Carnahan, the Administration Associate and Greenskeeper for the Indigenous Environmental Network, and Leanna Goose, a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and a Co-Facilitator with the Rise and Repair Coalition.2025-03-3105 min
Minnesota Native NewsGreat Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference & the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax CreditThis week on Minnesota Native News, we cover the 22nd Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference in Cohasset, Minnesota. Also, timely information about the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax Credit. Producer: Deanna StandingCloudVoicing: Emma NeedhamHost: Marie Rock 2025-03-1305 min
Minnesota Native NewsLeonard Peltier’s HomecomingThis week on Minnesota Native News, the recent homecoming celebration for recently released AIM activist Leonard Peltier. We also cover state-wide and federal headlines affecting Indigenous nations.Scripting: Deanna StandingCloud, Reporting & Voicing: Emma Needham,Voicing & editing: Britt Aamodt, andHost: Marie Rock2025-02-2705 min
Minnesota Native NewsIndigenous state-wide climate justiceThis week, Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine faces delays as legal rulings hold up permits, and a local Indigenous-led coalition’s push for climate justice at the state legislature. Producers: Vincent Moniz, Deanna StandingCloud2025-02-2005 min
North Star StoriesMental Health Practitioners Offer Innovative Techniques to Combat TraumaTrauma is common within the Native community in Minnesota. New therapies are helping to treat trauma. Producer: Deanna StandingCloud.2025-02-1705 min
Minnesota Native NewsThe Big Auntie Energy Comedy Show Does Valentine’s Day, and Iktomi Tattoo Hosts Arts FestivalThe Minnesota comedy duo Big Auntie Energy prepares a special Valentine’s Day event. Plus, a new Indigenous-owned tattoo shop launches a community art and tattoo festival.Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Deanna StandingCloudEditing help from Chandra ColvinHost: Marie Rock2025-02-1405 min
Minnesota Native NewsThe Native Community Approaches Mental Health in Innovative Ways, and February MMIWR Actions and EventsNew mental health care treatments are now available for the Native community to help individuals heal from traumatic events impacting their lives. Plus, the Indigenous community takes action for missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives in February.Producers: Deanna StandingCloud, Emma NeedhamHost: Marie RockExecutive Producer: Emma Needham2025-02-0605 min
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 21, 2025Robert and Haley start off the show with Ruth Anna Buffalo with updates from the MN Indian Women’s Resource Center. Plus, Red Lake Nation’s own Deanna StandingCloud and Trish Cook return to talk “Big Auntie Energy”!
2025-01-2252 min
Minnesota Native NewsMinneapolis Native Community’s Legacy of Protectors and Tribal-State Cannabis Compacts UnderwayTension with Minneapolis police drove the Native community to form safety patrols. Now, with a federal investigation, the Minneapolis police department faces additional oversight. Plus, tribal – state cannabis compact negotiations are underway in Minnesota. Producers: Deanna StandingCloud, CJ YoungerHost: Marie RockExecutive Producer: Emma Needham2025-01-1605 min
Minnesota Native NewsRevisiting Anangong Miigaading - “Star Wars: A New Hope” Released in the Ojibwe LanguageThis week, we revisit how the box-office hit, Star Wars: A New Hope, returns to the big screen in one of Minnesota’s Indigenous languages.Producer: Deanna StandingCloudHost: Marie RockExecutive Producer: Emma Needham2025-01-0205 min
Minnesota Native NewsRemembering and Reconciling the Pain of Indian Boarding SchoolsIndian boarding schools left a devastating impact that is still felt today. We are just starting to get a true sense of just how damaging they were. Deanna StandingCloud shows us what some in Minnesota are doing to remember and reconcile that incredibly tragic part of our state’s history.Photo credit: Minnesota Historical Society2024-10-1005 minNative Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 19, 2024Joining host Robert Pilot is actor Monique Candelaria! Plus, Deanna StandingCloud and Rachel Banks Kupcho are back to talk about their upcoming Ace Bae comedy show with Trish Cook!!
2024-03-2052 min
Minnesota Native NewsEagle and Condor Native Wellness Center Opens in East Saint PaulLocated inside the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, the Eagle and Condor Native Wellness Center held its Grand Opening. Offering traditional Indigenous healing modalities and a variety hand crafted self-care products, the Eagle and Condor Native Wellness Center supports local native artists and aims to bring Indigenous community members together in a safe space for healing. EmmaThis is Minnesota Native News I'm Emma Needham. This week, a new community wellness center opened in Saint Paul’s East Side, bringing Indigenous people together in a safe space. Deanna StandingCloud reports. Deanna2023-11-3005 min
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineGifts of Culture & Storytelling with Deanna StandingCloudNative Lights – Gifts of Culture & Storytelling with Deanna StandingCloudToday’s conversation is with Deanna StandingCloud (Red Lake Anishinaabe) who is a mom, playwright, organizer, artist, community leader, pow-wow emcee, and advocate for Indigenous people. Deanna shares how she pushed through her nerves to take her proper place as a leader, on a stage, holding a mic, or in front of a camera. All so that she can use her voice, share stories, and keep traditional culture alive and thriving now and into the future. Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine is produced by Min...2020-11-1828 min