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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

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
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Native Roots Radio: Presents I’m Awake 1.24.25

1/24/2025
What the Trump I.C.E. raids mean for the Natives in this country Mary Kunesh stops in for her weekly update from the Minnesota Senate and what Trump’s attack on the 14th Amendment means for Natives nationwide Wendy has her weekly update in the Sacred Animals Cares for Them segment and speaks on the effects of…

Duration:00:48:32

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 25, 2025

1/23/2025
Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of Native American Community Development Institute returns with Robert and Haley for their weekly conversation!

Duration:00:52:48

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 22, 2025

1/22/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry discuss local upcoming events then welcome back Arvina Martin, Executive Director of Emerge Wisconsin and Bob Blake, owner of Solar Bear!

Duration:00:52:53

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 21, 2025

1/21/2025
Robert and Haley start off the show with Ruth Anna Buffalo with updates from the MN Indian Women’s Resource Center. Plus, Red Lake Nation’s own Deanna StandingCloud and Trish Cook return to talk “Big Auntie Energy”!

Duration:00:52:48

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 20, 2025

1/20/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Ruth Anna Buffalo with updates on Leonard Peltier. Then, hear from Dr. Antony Stately from NACC and Bruce White, award winning historian, author and anthropologist published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press.

Duration:00:52:49

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 17 2024

1/17/2025
The history of Producer Haley with the show. The future of Tik Tok Weekly update from Mary Kunesh and what is happening in the Minnesota House Wendy with a Sacred Animals segment

Duration:00:48:57

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 16, 2024

1/16/2025
NACDI’s Robert Lilligren is back with Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry. Then, hear updates on SMSC’s new program “IndigeFit Kids”, a new weekly update from Wisconsin’s Governor Tony Evers, and upcoming local events!

Duration:00:52:48

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 15, 2025

1/15/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry talk upcoming Twin Cities events. Then, Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin and Bob Blake of Solar Bear return!

Duration:00:48:36

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 14, 2025

1/14/2025
Robert and Haley welcome back Ruth Anna Buffalo from MIWRC with weekly updates. Then, Rita Walaszek Arndt with Native American Initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society returns!

Duration:00:52:48

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 13, 2025

1/13/2025
Join host Robert Pilot, Haley Cherry, and Wendy Pilot as they start off the week! Plus, hear a quick update from American Indian Family Center’s Communications Specialist, Rayette Peltier!

Duration:00:52:55

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 10, 2025

1/10/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh! Then Wendy Pilot has our sacred animals segment!

Duration:00:48:30

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 9, 2025

1/9/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back NACDI’s President and CEO Robert Lilligren! Then, Wendy Pilot with a new Sacred Animals.

Duration:00:48:44

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 8, 2025

1/8/2025
Christine McDonald hosts Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations) with guests Rebekah Tedrick and Ariah Fine! The City of Minneapolis’ annual Community Connections Conference is coming up on Feb. 8, 2025. This year’s theme is “Participation is power: speak out, take action, and grow.” Meet municipal leaders, enjoy a fun and free conference, and learn about…

Duration:00:48:51

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 7, 2025

1/7/2025
Ruth Anna Buffalo returns with Robert and Haley with updates from the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center in Minneapolis. Then, MN State Rep. Heather Keeler stops by for a chat!

Duration:00:52:54

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – January 6, 2025

1/6/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry kick-off Native Roots Radio’s 9th season with Dr. Antony Stately, President and Executive Officer at Native American Community Clinic and Rayette Peltier, Marketing and Communications Specialist at St. Paul’s American Indian Family Center!

Duration:00:52:48

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – December 19 2024

12/19/2024
Returning with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are Robert Lilligren of NACDI, Wendy Pilot, and MN Rep. Heather Keeler!

Duration:00:52:50

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – December 18, 2024

12/18/2024
In partnership with Little Moments Count, Robert and Haley welcome Vanessa Goodthunder and Sandy Jackson from C̣aƞṡayapi Waḳaƞyeża Owayawa Oṭi (CWOO) Lower Sioux Head Start Dakota language immersion program. Plus, Arvina Martin returns for her weekly chat!

Duration:00:52:56

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – December 17, 2024

12/17/2024
Leah Lemm, MPR Senior Editor and leader of the Native News initiative joins Robert and Haley to discuss her recent work “Finding Manoomin: A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice.” Then, MN Representative Jessica Hanson returns for an update!

Duration:00:53:02

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – December 16, 2024

12/16/2024
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry discuss weekend news and are joined by Ruth Anna Buffalo (MIWRC) for a quick update. Plus, hear from American Indian Family Center’s Jessica Gourneau and Solar Bear’s Bob Blake from Red Lake!

Duration:00:52:47

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – December 12, 2024

12/12/2024
Robert and Haley talk winter art markets, Howling For Wolves, and share a weekly update from WI Gov. Tony Evers. Also hear best of segments from Robert Lilligren (NACDI) and Wendy Pilot with Sacred Animals from 11.21.24

Duration:00:52:48