Looking to Silver Linings During Times of Struggle

Host Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) explores how Indian
Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic
health crisis.


On this show, Host Leah Lemm reflects on the moments of beauty
during challenging times. Leah is joined by reporter Melissa
Townsend and together they review and reflect on some of their
inspiring conversations with community members. 


Minnesota Native News launched several programs in response to
the pandemic in addition to this one, including Native Lights:
Biidaapi, a podcast hosted by Leah Lemm and her brother Cole
Premo. And in the last six months, we've learned so much from
Native voices in MN.


Some of the voices highlighted in this show include James
Vukelich (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians), Maggie
Thomspon (Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa), Rafael
Gonzalez - a.k.a.Tufawon - (Dakota, Boricua), Dr. Shelbie Shelder
(Little River Band of Ottawa Indians), Susan Beaulieu (Red Lake
Nation), and Patina Park (Mnicoujou Lakota).


We hear how people are connecting with one another, how they're
recognizing and working to resist injustice and inequities, and
how they've learned to cope with the shared trauma of the
pandemic.  


A big thank you to all who have shared their stories and
reflections.