Native Roots Radio Network

In this episode of Native Roots Radio, host Robert Pilot discusses the government shutdown’s impact on SNAP benefits and healthcare, featuring an update from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. He then interviews Charlotte Cummings from the Madison Children’s Museum about their upcoming Indigenous Heritage Celebration. Finally, Bob Blake of Solar Bear joins the show to provide updates on clean energy, pipeline projects, and sports.

Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI), Robert is enrolled in the White Earth Ojibwe Nation. Wendy Pilot with our Sacred Animals Report.

Joining Robeet Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin

Joining Robert Pilot on Native Roots Radio is Natalie Rademacher, Communications Coordinator with the Minneapolis American Indian Center, and Sandy White Hawk, author and advocate for Native American adoptees.

Joining Robert Pilot today: Dr. Antony Stately of NACC and Wendy Pilot

Robert Pilot is joined by State Senator Mary Kunesh tonight. Plus Wendy has a sacred animals segment. And we playback a great interview with Heather Keeler.

Joining Robert Pilot: Jonny R is an Ojibwe comedian from the Red Lake Nation. A Shinob Squad is the first Indigenous act to headline the House of Comedy, this Sunday, October 26! Along ith Wendy Pilot and her sacred Animal segment

Robert Pilot welcomes Arvina Martin, who is a trailblazer as the first Native person ever elected to the Madison, Wisconsin Common Council and now the Executive Director of Emerge Wisconsin. They dive into why it’s so important for Native people to be in positions of power and how Emerge Wisconsin is creating a strong pipeline of talented women to run for office. Arvina also shares tips on how to get involved and make your voice heard, whether it’s by running for office yourself or simply supporting a local food pantry.

Listen in for an inspiring talk about political action, the value of diverse community leadership (including the amazing success rate of Emerge Wisconsin’s candidates!), and the ongoing fight for Tribal Sovereignty and self-determination. Robert and Arvina discuss local and national issues, reminding us that every single one of us has the power to shape the future of our communities.

Jining Robert Pilot: Minnesota State Rep Heather Keeler and then Robert Blake, ther Solar Bear with the solar and sports news

Joining Robert Pilot: Wendy Pilot with upates on No Kings Rally, Dr Stately CEO of Native American Community Clinic and ending with Dr Kate Beanes soeach at the No Kings Rally