Native Roots Radio Network
News & Politics Podcasts
Our Native American talk radio show will discuss national and local Native American news and events. Local and national guest will help us keep current with Mother Earth, Tribal and Twin Cities issues. Native American Issues are human Issues. We invite all people to walk hand in hand with our struggles, victories and achievements. We need to all become AWAKE. Listen to I’m Awake weekdays from 5-6 PM!
Location:
Eden Prairie, MN
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Our Native American talk radio show will discuss national and local Native American news and events. Local and national guest will help us keep current with Mother Earth, Tribal and Twin Cities issues. Native American Issues are human Issues. We invite all people to walk hand in hand with our struggles, victories and achievements. We need to all become AWAKE. Listen to I’m Awake weekdays from 5-6 PM!
Language:
English
Episodes
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 10, 2025
4/10/2025
Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry welcome back Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of NACDI! Then, Rhiana Yazzie, Playwright, Filmmaker, Director, and Artistic Director of New Native Theatre and Amber Ball, Playwright, Director and Visual Artist join to talk about NNT’s production of “The Nut, the Hermit, the Crow, and the Monk.”
Duration:00:48:45
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 9, 2025
4/9/2025
In this month’s Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations) episode, Guest Host Anthony Taylor fills in for Christine McDonald and is joined by Tony Zaccardi (Public Health Specialist) as well as Michele Jackson and Rumyana Hulmequist from Racial Equity, Inclusion & Belonging! Learn about the City’s youth opioid awareness campaign, prevention and resources for community members.…
Duration:00:48:46
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 8, 2025
4/8/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry start off the week with Ruth Anna Buffalo, CEO of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center!
Duration:00:52:49
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 4, 2025
4/4/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry start off the show. Then, Minnesota Senator Mary Kunesh returns with special guest Kelly Miller, first Native American elected to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners! Plus, an encore segment from Wendy!
Duration:00:53:59
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 3, 2025
4/3/2025
Returning with Robert and Haley is Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of NACDI. Today, Lilligren brings guest Terri Smith, Director of the Metropolitan Council Housing & Redevelopment Authority! Plus, hear from Kahomy Weston, Owámniyomni Okhódayapi’s Program and Project Coordinator!!
Duration:00:48:45
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 2, 2025
4/2/2025
Host Robert Pilot and Producer Haley Cherry welcome back Emerge Wisconsin Executive Director, Arvina Martin! Plus, hear a new update from Bob Blake, owner of Solar Bear and Executive Director of the nonprofit Native Sun!
Duration:00:48:47
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 1, 2025
4/1/2025
Ruth Anna Buffalo, CEO of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center returns with Robert and Haley for a weekly update. Also joining are Cindi Martin and Angela Blackdeer from Indigenous Interpreter Organization!
Duration:00:52:49
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 31, 2025
3/31/2025
Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry discuss recent news and happenings. Then, Gina Peltier (Turtle Mountain) and Leanna Goose (Leech Lake) return with updates on Minnesota’s Wild Rice Protection Bill!
Duration:00:52:08
Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 3.28.25
3/28/2025
Minnesota Senator Mary Kunesh returns with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry! Plus, a new segment from Wendy Pilot, Policy Volunteer with Humane World for Animals!
Duration:00:48:44
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 27, 2025
3/27/2025
Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry are joined by Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of NACDI and Fawn YoungBear-Tibbetts, Executive Director of Wicoie Nandagikendan. Plus, get quizzed on Wendy Pilot’s animal fun facts from last week in preparation for tomorrow’s new segment!
Duration:00:00:30
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 26, 2025
3/26/2025
MN Department of Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart joins host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry to discuss the Child Tax Credit for families. Plus, Dr. Antony Stately (NACC) returns for a weekly check-in!
Duration:00:48:47
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 25, 2025
3/25/2025
Robert and Haley return with updates from Ruth Anna Buffalo, CEO of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center AND Rita Walaszek Arndt, MNHS Native American Initiatives Program and Outreach Manager!
Duration:00:00:30
Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 21, 2025
3/21/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh! Then, hear a new Sacred Animals from policy volunteer with Humane World for Animals, Wendy Pilot!
Duration:00:46:50
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 20, 2025
3/20/2025
NACDI’s President and CEO Robert Lilligren returns with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry as well as Bikes for Kids Wisconsin’s Executive Director Kristie GoForth! Plus, hear a new sacred animals segment from Wendy Pilot, policy volunteer with Humane World for Animals!
Duration:00:52:49
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 19, 2025
3/19/2025
In partnership with Minnesota Public Radio and Little Moments Count, Fawn YoungBear-Tibbetts, Wicoie Nandagikendan Executive Director, returns to talk about early childhood development! Plus, Arvina Martin joins for a weekly update!
Duration:00:48:38
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 18, 2025
3/18/2025
Join Robert and Haley as they hear new updates from Wendy Pilot (Humane World for Animals Policy Volunteer) and Ruth Anna Buffalo (MN Indian Women’s Resource Center CEO). Plus, Frida Alvarez (MnDOT Employee Resource Group Coordinator) joins for a conversation!
Duration:00:52:48
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 17, 2025
3/17/2025
Dr. Antony Stately (Oneida & White Earth), President and Executive Officer of Native American Community Clinic returns for a conversation with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry!
Duration:00:52:51
Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 14 2025
3/14/2025
Minnesota Senator Mary Kunesh returns with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Then, hear an encore Fun Fact Friday Sacred Animals segment from Wendy Pilot!
Duration:00:48:42
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 13, 2025
3/13/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Robert Lilligren (NACDI) and Bob Blake (Solar Bear & Native Sun).
Duration:00:52:48
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 12, 2025
3/12/2025
In this month’s Minneapolis AIR episode, American Indian Community Specialist Christine McDonald returns with guests Russell Fujisawa (Office of Police Conduct Review Director) & Shunu Shrestha (Human Trafficking Prevention Senior Advisor). Learn about the Office of Police Conduct Review and opportunities to join the community oversight committee. We also talk about sex trafficking awareness, prevention…
Duration:00:48:54