Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine


Latest Episodes

Native Lights – A Gift for Numbers with Daniel Lemm
November 04, 2020

Native Lights – A Gift for Numbers with Daniel Lemm Today’s conversation features Daniel Lemm (Lower Sioux Indian Community) who is the Chief Financial Officer at the Charles K. Blandin Foundation, in addition to being Leah’s spouse. Daniel Lemm shares h

Appreciating What We’ve Learned in the Pandemic and Embracing New Opportunities
October 28, 2020

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. In today’s conversation, Host Leah Lemm and Reporter Melissa Townsend reflect on how we’re helping one another

Staying Active and Keeping Our Spirits High as Winter Arrives During the Pandemic
October 21, 2020

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. Winter is coming! So, on today’s show Host Leah Lemm looks at how to stay physically and mentally active while

How Leech Lake Schools Support Students Through Pandemic’s Constant Change
October 14, 2020

How Leech Lake Schools Support Students Through Pandemic’s Constant Change Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. Today on the show, Host Leah Le

Youth Share Their Experiences During the Pandemic
October 07, 2020

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. Today on the show, Host Leah Lemm hears what’s on the minds of Native youth in Minnesota. Leah chats with Cale

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan & Patina Park: Two MN Leaders Speak About Leading During the Pandemic
October 02, 2020

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. Today on the show, Host Leah Lemm explores the question: what have we learned? As we cross the six-month milest

Harvest Time: Connecting to Health Through What the Earth Provides
September 23, 2020

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On this show, Host Leah Lemm celebrates what the earth provides in the way of food and medicines grown and harv

Looking to Silver Linings During Times of Struggle
September 16, 2020

  Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On this show, Host Leah Lemm reflects on the moments of beauty during challenging times. Leah is joined by r

Bringing the Medicine of Music During the Pandemic with Annie Humphrey & Hip-Hop Artist Tufawon
September 09, 2020

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On today’s show, how two different musicians find creative ways to make and share their music, even as the pa

Parents Share Back-to-School Plans for their Families as Pandemic Continues
September 03, 2020

Host Leah Lemm explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On today’s show, Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) looks at how parents and families are grappling with the challenge of heading