Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
In Native Lights, people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce - a.k.a. Minnesota - tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community. These are stories of joy, strength, history, and change from Native people who are shaping the future and honoring those who came before them.
Native Lights is also a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities.
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine is produced by Minnesota Native News and Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Online at https://minnesotanativenews.org/
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 251
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
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 share…
Dalton Walker’s Gift for Sharing Stories
Today we are revisiting our conversation with Dalton Walker (Red Lake Anishinaabe) who is Deputy Managing Editor for Indian Country Today. Dalton Walker shares how he followed his teenage dreams of e…
A Gift for Revitalization with Language Warrior Anton Treuer
Today’s conversation is with Dr. Anton Treuer (White Earth/Leech Lake Ojibwe), a prolific author, international speaker, historian, and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. As a spiritual…
Briand Morrison’s Gift for Combining Jazz Guitar and Anishinaabe Heritage
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio Show
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. …
Madonna Peltier Yawakie’s Gift for Connecting Tribal Communities through Technology
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio Show
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. …
Michael Lyons’ Gift for teaching Ojibwe Language with Puppets, Cartoons, and Song
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio Show
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. …
Angela Two Stars’ Gift for Celebrating and Supporting Native Artists
On today’s show, we talk with Angela Two Stars (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) a public artist, curator, and director of All My Relations Arts, the art gallery at the Native American Community Development …
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 keep…
That’s a Wrap! Reflections on Pandemic Conversations, Guests, and Shared Wisdom
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.
On this show, Leah is joined by her spouse, Dani…
Tribal Communities Moving Forward and Learning from Pandemic
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.
On today’s show, Leah catches up with Daniel Fr…
Robert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership Part 2 (Early Years and Mentors)
Native Lights – Robert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership Part 2 (Early Years and Mentors)
On today’s show, Leah and Cole continue their rich conversation with the visionary leader Robert Li…
How Tribes Provide Leadership and Learning for Public Health Approaches During Pandemic
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.
On today’s show, Leah talks with Mariah Norwood …
Robert Lilligren’s Gift for Indigenizing Leadership, Politics, and Policy Making
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni S…
Bob Blake’s Gift for Advocating for Renewable Energy in Indian Country
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio Show
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. …
Highlighting Stories of Strength During Difficult Times
On today’s show, Leah focuses on people who are highlighting stories of strength and healing, even during the difficult times brought on by the pandemic.
We hear from Melissa Walls, Ph.D. (Bois Fort…
Serving Others and Helping People Thrive During the Pandemic
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.
On today’s show, Leah revisits several conversat…
Artist Steve Premo’s Gifts for Painting, Drawing, and Graphic Design
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around…
Filmmaker Khayman Goodsky’s Gift for Visual Storytelling and Collaboration
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio Show
Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. …
Fun and Culturally Based Video Games Boost Math Skills During the Pandemic
On today’s show, Leah meets two dynamic education innovators who are helping bolster math skills for students, by drawing on Indigenous language and history, and creating fun and engaging digital gam…
Making Choices to Protect One Another During the Pandemic
Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is back exploring how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.
On today’s show, Leah reflects on the many choic…