Indigenous

Today, a new law was enacted to protect Indigenous students' right to wear cultural regalia during graduation ceremonies. Additionally, we will explain the funding structure for the Three Towers Project in Grand Rapids. Lastly, we will have a conversation with a Michigan native about his role in the Netflix show “American Primeval.”

On today’s episode, a Kent County resident was released from prison — after serving more than 38 years — following a Michigan Supreme Court decision to ban automatic life sentences for 18-year-olds. Next, how an Indian Tribe of Michigan has developed a new library book classification system for Native topics. Additionally, a conversation with podcast host, Courtney Anderson, about her path to sobriety and being listed as the Best Social Media Influencer in Best of Detroit 2024.

Today, the life of James Earl Jones honored in Manistee County. Then, a mother-daughter duo individually discuss their artwork, exhibition and the culture and tradition behind their works.

We check in on how the 2024 deer hunting season is going, and what it means to those who still find time in the woods to do it. Also, carving out a place for Detroit as design students to launch into fashion.We’ll remember Michigan’s first Native American state legislator. And sorting through the avalanche of unknown heritage apple varieties in Northwest Michigan.

Today, the climate of election disinformation about immigrants, and how people in different Michigan communities actually feel about immigrants. Also, helping Native voters get ready for elections — and getting Michigan’s election administrators ready for tribal citizens. Plus, a master of Anishinaabe Black Ash basketry talks about the people and stories that feed and inform her work.

Today, a candidate for Michigan’s Supreme Court talks about his views on a hot-button decision involving a wage law and the legislature. Then, Michiganders pitch in on hurricane relief.Also, how to say “light saber” in Anishinaabemowin — the translation of Star Wars into indigenous language. Plus, artist Hadassah GreenSky on her path discovering her own creative heritage.

Today, a conversation with a man who has made it his life mission to keep the Great Lakes’ Indigenous language alive.

Painter, educator, and gallerist Nora Chapa Mendoza received the 2024 Kresge Eminent Artist Award. Stateside visited her home and studio in West Bloomfield.

A catch-up on automotive no-fault insurance reform bills and other legislative news, a speculative fiction novel imagining a world where the French never ceded Detroit, and a conversation with the Detroit-based painter, educator, activist who has recently won the 2024 Kresge Eminent Artist Award.

More flooding expected in Michigan as climate continues to warm, a new book centered in Detroit's former Chinatown, accessing resources for tribal businesses, and then Michigan voices from this past weekend's Middle East peace rallies.