In this conversation we talk with Shelley Means (Ojibwe/Lakota) about nonprofit leadership from a cultural perspective. We hear how Shelley incorporates her values into the structure and implementation of her work, important work that strives to improve infant health outcomes based in Native wisdom. We are so grateful to Shelley for sharing her pow…

Cooking is a time to share wisdom. Eileen Briggs (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe) has decades of experience in tribal government, tribal colleges, and native non-profits, and is a foundation Grantmaking Director focusing on Native American communities. She has a fun cooking show on her social media channel for her relatives, friends and followers. Thou…

Today we’re back with a hosts-only episode where we discuss turning knowledge to wisdom. We’re looking back on our latest conversations, and Leah is planning her trip on the Superior Hiking Trail. We’ll be back in August!! Transcript Find Us Online - Website: Wisdom Continuum - Twitter: Wisdom Continuum - IG: Wisdom Continuum Credits - Host: Leah a…

How do Indigenous practices with fire work in relationship with the landscape? We speak with Rob Gotchie, who works as the Forestry and Fire Restoration Coordinator at Leech Lake Wildland Fire and Aviation Management, about our relationship with fire, fire as a spirit, and controlled burns. We also see Indigenous knowledge spreading to our larger c…

How can Native values inform economic development? Today, we are talking about building the tribal economy! Dustin Goslin (Pam-Mbwit-M’ko) is a proud member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation and is the Vice President of Business & Economic Development at the Mille Lacs Band Corporate Ventures. Episode page with transcript Mille Lacs Corporat…

Today, we are talking about Indigenous ways of eating and entrepreneurship! How do our values inform food, work ethic, and investment? Kim Tilsen-Brave Heart is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation of the Pine Ridge Indian Reserve in South Dakota. She is an entrepreneur, a chef, and she embraces both her Indigenous and Jewish heritage. Links: https…

Today we’re back with a hosts-only episode where we discuss turning knowledge to wisdom. Leah recently attended the MIT Indigenous Earth Day Summit, at her alma mater. She shares a few takeaways, connects them to what we’ve been hearing, and relates a bit of her own healing journey. This conversation is part of a much larger picture. Article from M…

What happens when we as citizens of this land can explore Dakota perspectives? Perspectives that can build our relationship to the land, environment, and to one another? Today, we are talking about the Mni Sota Makoce: the Dakota Homelands Curriculum. This curriculum was a project of Dakota Wicohan and led by Iyekiyapiwiƞ Darlene St. Clair, who is …

Today, we talk about academia and its debt to Native people, and we explore how universities can do better and take responsibility. Our guest is David Shane Lowry, PhD, member of the Lumbee Tribe and the Distinguished Fellow in Native American Studies at MIT. David Shane Lowry Episode transcript can be found here on our website. Find Us Online - We…

Cole Premo talks with us about how he’s learned from covering Indian Country through reporting, conversation, and relationship-building and applies it to his work in mainstream media. Cole is Leah's brother and co-hosts the podcast/radio program, "Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine," with her! Native Lights website Episode transcript can …

Today we’re back with a hosts-only episode where we discuss turning knowledge to wisdom. Join us as we take time to digest what we’re hearing and learning. At times with clarity, sometimes with a stumble. It’s a process! Episode transcript can be found here on our website. Find Us Online - Website: Wisdom Continuum - Twitter: Wisdom Continuum - IG:…

We chat about journalism as a system and how Native voices can change it for the better. What’s a better possible environment to create? Ramona Marozas (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa) is WDSE/WRPT's Senior Producer. Ramona lends her journalistic expertise and experience to Native Report, a nationally syndicated show that celebrates Nativ…

How does storytelling maintain, restore, and empower who we are? We chat about storytelling and how it weaves into our own understanding, wisdom, and belonging. Teresa (Terri) Peterson is Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and a citizen of the Upper Sioux Community. Terri Peterson describes herself as a writer, gardener, and relative. Check out Terri here on…

What does it mean to liberate wealth? Today we talk with Gaby Strong about generosity, operating from abundance, and defining wealth as Indigenous people. Gaby is a citizen of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Oyate. She has over 35 years of experience in the tribal, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors, and is currently the NDN Foundation Managing Dire…

How do we recognize wisdom? Hosts Leah and Daniel take a deep look at how community wisdom has influenced their professional lives. They also start to integrate what they’ve learned from the voices they’ve heard from so far on the podcast. Leah’s work can be found here on her bio page. Daniel can be found on LinkedIn. Episode transcript can be foun…

How is healing related to the connection of the physical body and spiritual body? And what is the Wisdom of Trauma? Join us in conversation with Susan Beaulieu, citizen of the Red Lake Nation, as we chat about healing. We’ll hear how healing involves connecting to one’s spirit, not just symptom management. And how Indigenous medicines and ceremonie…

Join us for a chat with Syngen Kanassatega, citizen of the Mille Lacs band of Ojibwe and lawyer. He works as the Legal and Policy Counsel for the Mille Lacs Band’s Office of the Chief Executive, and he has cultural roles with the tribe as well. We explore an Anishinaabe cultural approach to law and tribal law. Is it possible to approach conversatio…

Wyatt Pickner is Hunkpati Dakota, originally from Crow Creek South Dakota. Wyatt now lives in Minneapolis, MN where he serves as the Research Manager for the American Indian Cancer Foundation. We chat about how Native wisdom strengthens our health and a bit about how the American Indian Cancer Foundation is “Healing with culture. Reclaiming Indigen…

We continue our lively chat with Shirley Nordrum. Where can we find the shine? Daniel (Lower Sioux Dakota Oyate) and Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) bring you conversations from awesome Native folks to celebrate Native wisdom for a healthier, thoughtful, more just future. Hyped, Humorous, and Hopeful. Find Us Online - Website: Wisdom Continuu…

Shirley Nordrum is from the Red Lake Nation. We introduce Shirley and her love for our animal relatives and much more. Daniel (Lower Sioux Dakota Oyate) and Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) bring you conversations from awesome Native folks to celebrate Native wisdom for a healthier, thoughtful, more just future. Hyped, Humorous, and Hopeful. F…

Introducing Wisdom Continuum! Meet Daniel (Lower Sioux Dakota Oyate) and Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and hear what’s coming up in their conversational adventures, bringing you conversations from awesome Native folks to celebrate Native wisdom for a healthier, thoughtful, more just future. Hyped, Humorous, and Hopeful. Find Us Online - Web…