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MN Native News: Athena Latocha Exhibit In Grand Rapids & 2nd Annual Leech Lake Days

This week on Minnesota Native News, we explore Athena Latocha’s new exhibit in Grand Rapids that explores the relationship between man made objects and untamed nature. We’ll also check out the 2nd annual Leech Lake Days.


Minnesota Native News: Indigenous Leadership

This week on Minnesota Native News we hear the latest in an effort to connect global indigenous work on water, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe election results and the anniversary of a landmark court case.


MN Native News: The Creative Force

A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art honors indigenous women artists from many nations in North America.


Minnesota Native News: Collaboration Brings Arts Festival to The Ave

Organizations along the American Indian Cultural Corridor have collaborated with NorthernLights.MN to bring the late night arts festival… Northern Spark… to Franklin Avenue.


MN Native News: Steps in a Good Direction

The Minnesota legislature, the U.S. Supreme Court and water walkers are moving forward in ways that may impact Native Minnesotans.


Minnesota Native News: Books & Hoops

This week on Minnesota Native News: young Native writers in Minneapolis publish a book and Leech Lake Tribal college gears up for another winning basketball season.


MN Native News: Interview With Isabella Callery, Nat’l Poetry Competition Winner

This week on Minnesota Native News, we’re showcasing Isabella Callery, the Minnesota High School senior who recently won a national poetry recitation competition, Poetry Out Loud. She talks about the experience, shows off her poetry skills, and explains the importance of her connections to indigenous poets.


Minnesota Native News: We Are Still Here

It’s American Indian Month in Minnesota! This week on Minnesota Native News we take you to the kick off event in Minneapolis and we hear about the Leech Lake Band’s efforts to overhaul their tribal education system.


Minnesota Native News: Ogema Organics Focuses on Food Sovereignty

A food sovereignty initiative… grounded in community… strives to increase both food independence… and accessibility to Native foods.


Minnesota Native News: Recruitment for Twin Cities Native Lacrosse Underway

Coming up, Twin Cities Native Lacrosse is recruiting new players and getting the word out about the sport.


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