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Generations of Storytelling with the Bois Forte Heritage Center

This Women’s History Month, we hear from three women stewarding culture through storytelling: Tracey Dagen, Jess Anderson Ojala, and Dani Pieratos have all made thoughtful contributions to the past & future iterations of the Vermilion Lake Oral History Project, an effort to preserve stories from Elders for future generations. Full transcripts of Mary Anderson’s interview and more interviews with Bois Forte elders are accessible on the Bois Forte Heritage Center’s website. [Read Transcript...]

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Jonathan Thunder: Sovereignty of Joy

In this episode of North Star Stories, Darek DeLille sits down with artist Jonathan Thunder to explore his solo exhibit at Gamut Gallery. Jonathan discusses how storytelling and personal experiences shape his pieces, offering listeners a deeper understanding of his art. Join Darek and Jonathan for a rich conversation that explores the heart of Jonathan’s creative process, the messages he shares through his art, and a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of this gifted and experienced Indigenous artist. [Read Transcript...]

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825 Arts Centers Black Voices This Month

An art center in the Rondo and Frogtown communities is committed to spreading joy within the Twin Cities, starting with their black history month celebration. North Star Stories' Jamad Jama interviews Mercedes Yarbrough and Nehemiah Jett of 825 Art, giving listeners insight into their three upcoming events and how they connect to their mission as an art center. [Read Transcript...]