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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 – 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 11, 2025

3/11/2025
Ruth Anna Buffalo, CEO of MIWRC returns with Robert and Haley. Plus, hear from Leanna Goose, Rise & Repair Alliance Co-Facilitator as she shares information about tomorrow’s rally and protecting wild rice in the state of Minnesota!

Duration:00:00:30

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

3/10/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Willard Malebear, Owner of Iktomi Tattoo and Founder of the nonprofit Art Shelf, with a special guest to talk about the upcoming 3-day Mni Sota Akitho Festival celebrating tattoo, art, and culture in St. Paul!

Duration:00:53:01

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

3/7/2025
Minnesota Senator Mary Kunesh returns with new updates alongside host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Plus, an encore Sacred Animals segment with Wendy Pilot!

Duration:00:48:42

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

3/6/2025
Robert and Haley welcome Heather Maracle Fahey with M Health Fairview and Shannon Geshick with Minnesota Indian Affairs Council for the Healing in Four Directions Powwow! Plus, hear from Owámniyomni Okhódayapi’s Program Director, Barry Hand!

Duration:00:00:27

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 5 2025

3/5/2025
Executive Director of Emerge Wisconsin, Arvina Martin returns with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Then, Bob (Robert) Blake with Solar Bear and Native Sun gives us his solar updates!

Duration:00:48:47

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

3/4/2025
Robert and Haley welcome back Ruth Anna Buffalo (MIWRC) for weekly updates. Then, hear a conversation about MnDOT with Transportation Program Specialist Sara Rice and “Giiwedin” Plow Operator James Kmecik!

Duration:00:52:59

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

3/3/2025
Robert and Haley are joined by Dr. Antony Stately, President and Executive Officer at Native American Community Clinic. Plus, Artist Jennifer White joins to discuss her career as a painter and owner at Post Pilgrim Gallery in Sioux Falls!

Duration:00:52:49

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

2/28/2025
It’s fun Friday with host Robert Pilot, producer Haley Cherry, Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot!

Duration:00:48:44

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

2/27/2025
Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) returns with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry!

Duration:00:52:49

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

2/26/2025
We have the honor of hosting Ruth-Ann on today’s episode with guest host Arvina Martin and producer Haley Cherry! Stay tuned to hear the conversation.

Duration:00:48:48

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

2/25/2025
President and CEO of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center, Ruth Anna Buffalo returns for her weekly update with Robert and Haley! Then, hear from Deacon DeBoer, MNHS Native American Initiatives Program Specialist.

Duration:00:52:50

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

2/24/2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry return with Dr. Antony Stately, President and Executive Officer at Native American Community Clinic and Jonathon Okutè Maza, Director of Western Hemisphere Indigenous Network and Host of “The Red Shirt” Podcast.

Duration:00:52:49

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

2/21/2025
In partnership with Minnesota Public Radio and Little Moments Count, joining Robert and Haley are Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds and Ashley Bunker from the Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative Program with All Nations Rise. Plus, a new Sacred Animals with Wendy Pilot!

Duration:00:49:23

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

2/20/2025
Robert and Haley welcome back Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) and Bob Blake, owner of Solar Bear and Executive Director of Native Sun!

Duration:00:52:48