Our first episodes talks about flaggers. We have LaShane and Katie, two Indigenous women here to share their stories and how their outlook on everyday life makes work fun, and how their careers helped change their lives!

Episode 1: Middle of Flagging

Our second episode highlights Amy and Lindsey, two best friends who talk about their journey into the trades and how they have changed their lives within a year!

Episode 2: Middle of Women in Construction

We have Nick and Nyree today! They are here to talk about their training program called Five Skies Training and how they use their skills to help people heal, empower, and to better the lives of the people they help.

Episode 3: Middle Of Trainings

Keeping track with information on job trainings, we are here with Soar Career Counselors. They are based in Duluth MN, they are here to explain how they help people find careers!

Episode 4: Middle of Trainings Part 2

Continuing with our journey in tribal politics, we have Naomi Northrup. Naomi is also running for District II Representative for Sawyer. She is here to explain what drove her to run as a candidate, as well as some ideas to help the people within her community!

Episode 6 Middle Of Tribal Politics Part 2

Our first episode highlighting Native American artists! Chi Ma'iingan (aka Herb Fineday Jr.) from Round Lake Traditions is here with us to share his story about his artwork and also share the stories that led him to pursue his passion for art!

Episode 11: Creative Native Hour with Chi Ma'iingan

Today we are here with Jeffrey, who is starting his career as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Jeffrey is also here to share his journey into the trades and his experience in his career!

Episode 22: In the Middle of Becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator with Jeffrey

Happy Indigenous People's Day Everyone! Today we are here with Daniel, a radio host and a fellow podcaster! Today we are getting to know Daniel and talking about what it means to be Indigenous!

Episode 24: Indigenous People's Day with Daniel

Today we all sat down and talked about events that are happening within our local community, along with some things we are doing to celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Episode 28: Just Chatting Part 2

Today we sit down with Jess from Talon Metals and find out why mining is important in Minnesota, as well as the world! Find out how Talon Metals engages with their community to make mining safe and responsible!

Episode 32: In the Middle of Learning Why Mining is Important with Jess

We had the opportunity to sit down with Julie Lucas to talk about the importance of mining and how it is beneficial for the steps toward renewable energy!

Episode 33: In the Middle of Getting to Know Mining Minnesota with Julie Lucas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Charles Smith, an Ojibwe Spiritual Advisor. Charles is here to talk about his journey into learning his Ojibwe language and sharing lessons he learned from his elders along the way!

Episode 38: In the Middle of Language, Culture with Charles Smith

In this episode, we continue our journey with Charlie, learning about upcoming local events and what it means to be centered in one's culture.

Episode 39: In the Middle of Language and Culture Part 2

This week we have Jacob Glass, an attorney for Enbridge who is a descendant of the White Earth Reservation, he is here to share why Tribal Engagement is essential for corporations who operate within Indian Country.

Episode 40: In the Middle of Being an Indigenous Attorney at Enbridge with Jacob

Joel and Charlie are back from their casting call for Reservation Dogs. They are here to share their adventure as well as the lessons they learned on their journey!

Episode 43: In the Middle of Reservation Dogs Casting Update and Stories with Charlie and Joel

Today we have the opportunity to connect with Kurt and Jennifer to learn more about Allete Energy as well as how industry companies give back to the communities they serve and provide opportunities to the people who live in those communities!

Season 2 Episode 2: In the Middle of Connecting with Kurt and Jennifer from Allete

This week we sit down with Dean and Kathy from Twin Metals Minnesota to learn about their project and its benefits for communities within Minnesota!

Season 2 Episode 3: In the Middle with Twin Metals Minnesota

Today we are in the studio sharing our thoughts and beliefs about our Ojibwe communities and culture, sharing our journeys through life, and highlighting how far we have come as Ojibwe people.

Season 2 Episode 4: In the Middle of Connecting One on One

In this episode, we have Hannah coming in to share her journey through recovery and healing, all the way back from when she was a child!

Season 2 Episode 5:  In the Middle of Healing and Recovery with Hannah

Today we sat down with Diane from the Leech Lake Reservation, she was here to share her life story about how she got to where she is today and the importance of connecting tribes with industry companies!

Season 2 Episode 6: In the Middle of Tribal Liaisons With Diane

We got the opportunity to sit down with Brent from Enbridge to talk about tribal engagement and connect personally with both culture and industry.

Season 2 Episode 7: In the Middle of Tribal Engagement with Brent

Today we have the opportunity to sit down with Scott Hegg, co-owner of K&H Excavating to talk about his background and how he and his best friend have made their goals and dreams come true!

Season 2 Episode 8: In the Middle of Owner Operators with Scott from K&H Excavating

Today we had the amazing opportunity to learn about Jennifer from Enbridge and learn about her story as well as what she does for Enbridge!

Season 2 Episode 9: In the Middle of Connecting with Jennifer Smith from Enbridge

The new episode is out now! Joel sat down with Sierra, an environmental technician from Talon Metals Corp. She is here to explain why environmental techs are important and why environmental regulations are in place!

Season 2 Episode 10: In the Middle of Environmental Technicians with Sierra

This week Charlie and Joel sat down with Kathy to share her story about her success in recovery as well as what it means to be unapologetically Ojibwe!

Season 2 Episode 11: In the Middle of Being Unapologetically Ojibwe with Kathy

We sat down with Shandelle to hear her amazing story about her recovery as well as what it truly means to live your life with empathy and compassion!

Season 2 Episode 12: In the Middle of Empathy and Compassion with Shandelle

In this episode, we got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Charity Johnson, the Director of STARBASE to learn about how important it is to teach the youth about the importance of STEM!

Season 2 Episode 13: In the Middle of Learning About STARBASE with Charity

Today we have the chance to sit down with Kristen and Roy from the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota and learn about all of the amazing opportunities there are in the mining industry!

Season 2 Episode 14: In the Middle of Mining Opportunities with Iron Mining Association of Minnesota

We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with two employees of the Cloquet School District! In this episode, we learn about how they get students involved in programs and the joy of being educators!

Season 2 Episode 15: In the Middle of our Cloquet School District

This week we have Tamara Lowney in our booth! She is here to explain the importance of economic development and how businesses give back to the community!

Season 2 Episode 16: In the Middle of IEDC with Tamara

Charlie and Joel sat down and talked about what it means to carry your culture around with everything you do. And how important it is to learn from our elders!

Season 2 Episode 17: In the Middle of Our Culture

Linda is here with us in the studio to share her amazing story about her son, Master Sergeant Jonathan Jay Dunbar, and the creation of Camp Benesi, a place of healing for Veteran and Gold Star Families. Check this episode out to hear how Camp Benesi was created!

Season 2 Episode 18: In the Middle of Camp Benesi with Linda

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