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Our weekly 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 wi…

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    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 50:51


    Host Robert Pilot is joined by Dr. Stately of NACC as well as Wendy Pilot today!

    Native Roots Radio Presents – I’m Awake – May 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 48:11


    Tonight Robert and Wendy Pilot are joined by MN State Sen. Mary Kunesh. Plus we hear an update from Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 29 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 52:49


    Robert and Wendy Pilot welcome Robert Lilligren for tonight’s show.

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 0:30


    Host Robert Pilot is joined by Wendy Pilot as well as Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the Solar News today.

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 53:04


    Robert and Wendy welcome Ruth Anna Buffalo to today’s show

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 49:01


    Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are Mary Otto and Cordell Bryan with MnDOT. Then, Pretendian Band members Thomas Draskovic and Christine Bartyzal return to talk about an upcoming show!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 48:49


    In partnership with LMC and MPR, Robert and Haley welcome back All Nations Rise IPLI Program Manager Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds with cohort graduate Geri Goodman! After, hear a chat on heart health with Indian Health Board's Indi Prairie Chicken and Hennepin County's Samantha Lucas-Pipkorn!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 48:51


    Ruth Anna Buffalo with MIWRC returns for her weekly chat with Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry. Then, Dr. Antony Stately is back with updates and information from NACC!

    Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 5.19.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 48:37


    Robert, Wendy, and Haley talk over the weekend and Wendy has a new Sacred Animals segment. Plus, hear from Jaida Harshman, Amateur MMA Fighter out of Wisconsin (Ho-Chunk Nation) and representing GAMMA Team USA!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 48:50


    Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry welcome back “This is Indian Country” host and producer Ruth-Ann Thorn! Watch the docuseries now on FNX (First Nations Experience) and take a journey through the heart and soul of Turtle Island's indigenous communities.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 48:48


    In this month's Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations) episode, host Christine McDonald welcomes Dani Minichino, Katherine Payne, Cleapatra Young and Laura Carroll. Learn about when and how to call 311 for non-police emergency response and learn about your rights as a renter in Minneapolis!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 48:43


    Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by MIWRC's President and CEO Ruth Anna Buffalo! Then the crew welcomes back Ana Negrete, Interim Director for the MN MMIR Office within the Department of Public Safety.

    Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 5.12.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 48:45


    NACC's Dr. Antony Stately returns with Robert and Haley for his weekly chat. Then hear from All My Relations Arts “Creation Story” Oglala Lakota artists Jaida Grey Eagle and Mikayla Patton!

    Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 5.9.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 49:15


    Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry discuss weekend events before welcoming back MN Senator Mary Kunesh! Plus, Wendy Pilot with Humane World for Animals shares a new Sacred Animals segment!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 48:48


    Robert and Haley welcome back Dr. Antony Stately to follow up on the conversation around Creator's Game and how it links to overall increased health. Plus, Nashke Games Founder and CEO Tony Drews joins to talk about how they are helping revitalize Ojibwe culture!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 48:45


    Emerge Wisconsin's Executive Director Arvina Martin returns for her weekly chat with Robert and Haley. Then, Twin Cities Native Lacrosse Founder and Coach, John Hunter is back for a conversation!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 52:48


    Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by Ruth Anna Buffalo, CEO of MIWRC and Jenesis Fonder, Native American Museum Fellowship Program Specialist with MNHS's Native American Initiatives Department!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 48:38


    Robert and Haley discuss the weekend, National Day of Awareness for MMIR, and Cinco de Mayo. Plus, hear from Native American Community Clinic's Executive Officer Dr. Antony Stately and Wendy Pilot with Humane World for Animals!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 48:40


    NACDI's Robert Lilligren returns with Robert and Haley for his weekly update! Plus, Shelley Buck, President of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi joins for a discussion around Native stewardship of land and the value of water!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 48:44


    Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry talk about a tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis. Then, Arvina Martin joins all the way from California from the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala.

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 52:49


    MIWRC's Ruth Anna Buffalo returns for a weekly update with Robert and Haley. Plus, Kristie GoForth, Executive Director of Bikes for Kids Wisconsin is back to talk about the Everything Bikes Annual Sale on May 10th!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 52:35


    Host Robert Pilot, Producer Haley Cherry, and Co-Founder Wendy Pilot talk local events, stories, and weather to start off the week!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 48:09


    Robert and Haley share a weekly update from Gov. Tony Evers and wrap up discussing Native authors. Hear from NACDI's Robert Lilligren and a new Sacred Animals with Wendy Pilot, volunteer leader with Humane World for Animals!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 91:16


    Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Arvina Martin! Then, hear an interview with Mary Annette Pember (Red Cliff Ojibwe), Author of Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 52:50


    With Robert and Haley to start out the show is Ruth Anna Buffalo with updates from MIWRC! Then, hear from Rita Walaszek Arndt, Program and Outreach Manager with Native American Initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 52:50


    Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry discuss upcoming events and Indigenous representation in film! Plus, Native American Community Clinic's Dr. Antony Stately returns with stories from his trip to Ireland!

    I’m Awake Presents Native Roots Radio 4.18.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 48:30


    Host Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry are joined by MN Senator Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot!

    Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 18:02


    Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back NACDI's Robert Lilligren (White Earth) and Owner of Solar Bear, Bob Blake (Red Lake) for weekly updates!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 49:09


    In partnership with Minnesota Public Radio and Little Moments Count, Doreen Lanoue, FFN Coordinator with All Nations Rise joins to talk about early childhood development! Then, Arvina Martin, Exec. Director of Emerge Wisconsin joins for her weekly update with Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 48:47


    Angela Vig, Owner of Vig Guitars joins today's show with Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 52:49


    Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry from Dougherty Family College (University of St. Thomas) are Dean Dr. Buffy Smith and student Manny Vazquez (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe)!

    Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 4.11.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 48:19


    Minnesota Senator Mary Kunesh is back for her weekly update with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Plus, tune in for a new Sacred Animals with Wendy Pilot, Policy Volunteer Leader with Humane World for Animals!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 48:45


    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.”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 48:46


    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.…

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 52:49


    Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry start off the week with Ruth Anna Buffalo, CEO of Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 53:59


    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!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 48:45


    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!!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 48:47


    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!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 52:49


    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!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 52:08


    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!

    Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 3.28.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 48:44


    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!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 0:30


    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!

    Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 48:47


    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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 0:30


    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!

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