AMPERS
Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities
Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Hello! Today we talk with 13-year-old Xander Ripley-Jaakoa, an Anishinaabe youth from Cloquet, MN. Xander chats with us about how his school year ended up (and the joys and perils of distance learning), how he stays connected with friends (Discord app), and the very cool and hilarious music videos he … [Read Transcript…]
Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Boozhoo! We catch up with our friend Mike Laverdure (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota), a partner with DSGW Architects. Mike offers his perspective on how the pandemic will change building codes and designs long into the future. And when Mike shares a story about his 3-year-old … [Read Transcript...]
Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Greetings! Today we talk with Louise Matson (White Earth Band of Ojibwe) the Executive Director of the Division of Indian Work and founding board member of Bdote Learning Center. Louise shares how she and her staff are working hard to support community members, by making remote connections and distributing pre-packed … [Read Transcript...]
Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Boozhoo! We’re happy to connect with our friend Briand Morrison (Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa), the renowned jazz guitar player (you can hear him and his music on Native Lights podcast S1 Ep2, check it out!). Briand has no public gigs right now, due to the pandemic, but … [Read Transcript...]
Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Hello Relatives! Today we talk with Shelbie Shelder (Little River Band of Ottawa Indians), a 4th year medical student at the University of Minnesota. Shelbie talks about how the Coronovirus pandemic has impacted her rigorous academic load but also re-invigorated her desire to be a physician. Shelby is also focused … [Read Transcript...]
