indigenous people

On today’s episode, after 8 years, people sentenced to a life in prison for crimes committed at 18 years old wait to see if they will get a chance at freedom. Then, how some of Trump’s “fake electors” from 2020, have been re-nominated by the GOP. Lastly, a voice actor's involvement in bringing Michigan’s indigenous language into the Star Wars universe.

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.

Michigan’s Attorney General is joining Indigenous tribes to better understand and reduce violence against Indigenous people.

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.

The Native American Heritage Fund has awarded $484,000 to 10 schools, a college and a university to replace offensive mascots and create more accurate educational curricula about Indigenous people in Michigan.

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.

Reaction among Michiganders to the most recent violence between Palestine and Israel, a "head-tingling" Michigan influencer goes viral with her sounds, and an art exhibition at U-M questions historical conventions about native land grants.

Black ash trees are threatened by the invasive emerald ash borer. Indigenous groups have used the trees for traditional basket making for generations. New research from Michigan State University explores the link between the pest and the basket making tradition.