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MN Native News: Cultural Lessons for Kids at Home

 Lives are changing drastically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are out of work, more and more people are holding work meetings virtually, and everyone is making major adjustments. Students are also home from school. Which means families are trying to find ways to keep the learning going. And for Native students, there are online resources that provide culturally focused learning through language and art.

Minnesota Native News: Celebrating Native Graduates

This week on Minnesota Native News, we head to the 30th Annual American Indian Graduation Banquet honoring American Indian graduates at Augsburg College in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Native News: Land, Air, Water & People

This week on Minnesota Native News: Minnesotans have a say on how to measure the impact of oil pipelines on air, land and water, the slate for Minnesota Chippewa Tribe elections is set, and Raving Native hosts date night.

Minnesota Native News: Uniting

This week on Minnesota Native News: Minneapolis celebrates American Indian Heritage month, a new group of artists learn their craft in Lower Sioux and teams gather for the Oyata Language Bowl.

Minnesota Native News: Protecting Sacred Sites

This week on Minnesota Native News, Dakota sacred sites get renewed attention and Red Lake heads to St. Paul.


Minnesota Native News: The 2nd Annual Bemijigimaag Pow Wow

Today on Minnesota Native News: highlights from the April 23rd Bemijigimaag pow wow at the Sanford Center in Bemidji.

Minnesota Native News: New State Archeologist Pledges Cooperation

This week on Minnesota Native News, challenges to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary election results, a new State Archeologists takes her seat and the 2nd Annual Bemijigimaag Pow Wow takes the floor in Bemidji.

Minnesota Native News: New Leaders and Old Traditions

This week on Minnesota Native News: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe election results, a chance to support Native filmmaking and events celebrating indigenous sports and tradition.

Minnesota Native News: Considering News Ways

This week on Minnesota Native News: state rules protecting wild rice are delayed until 2018, American Indian nutrition and health continues to get unprecedented attention, and one Minnesota county seeks help to reach Native people who are homeless.

Minnesota Native News: How Schools Are Spending More State Dollars for Native Students

This week on Minnesota Native News: Minnesota School Districts have more state money for Native students,and a key to teaching students about treaties between the U.S. and tribes.


Minnesota Native News: Indigenous Expertise

This week on Minnesota Native News: American Indian leaders in Minnesota’s urban communities want to share their expertise with Governor Dayton, White Earth continues to eye 2000 acres, and for the first time, Dakota is offered at Minnesota State University, Mankato.


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