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Home > Archives for Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine

May 27, 2021
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Syngen Kanassatega’s Gifts for Law, Humor, and Storytelling

Today, we’re talking with Syngen Kanassatega (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) who is a lawyer – his job is the Legal and Policy Counsel for the Mille Lacs Band's Office of the Chief Executive, a drum keeper, and he’s also well-known on Tik Tok, the video-sharing social media site, with thousands of followers. [Read Transcript...]

May 20, 2021
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Robert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership Part 2 (Early Years and Mentors)

In this 2nd part of their discussion, Robert Lilligren shares stories about his early years, the elders and mentors who influenced him, and how he overcame his natural shyness and burst into politics, so he could fully embrace his life’s purpose of service. [Read Transcript...]

May 13, 2021
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Robert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership, Politics, and Policy Making

On today’s show, part one of Leah and Cole’s rich conversation with the visionary leader Robert Lilligren (White Earth Ojibwe Nation) who is the President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute, and who serves the 7th District (South Minneapolis, downtown, North Minneapolis and Robbinsdale) on the Metropolitan Council. [Read Transcript...]

May 6, 2021
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Bob Blake’s Gift for Advocating for Renewable Energy in Indian Country

On today’s show, Leah and Cole talk with Bob Blake (Red Lake Nation) who is the founder and owner of Solar Bear, a solar installation company, and the Executive Director of the non-project organization Native Sun Community Power Development. Both organizations are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [Read Transcript...]

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