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An encampment of mostly Native homeless people in Minneapolis faces a pending deadline to disperse. A young woman at the camp died from a poorly-treated health problem, raising already high concerns about safety. The top Navajo Nation presidential candidates run into some challenges. Join our discussion about some of the leading Native news stories.
Guests:
Robert Lilligren (White Earth Ojibway Nation) – CEO of Native American Community Development Institute and vice-chair of Metro Urban Indian Directors
Patina Park (Mnicoujou Lakota) – chair of the Metro Urban Indian Directors group and executive director of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Arlyssa Becenti (Diné) – government reporter for the Navajo Times
Mark Trahant (Shoshone Bannock) – editor of Indian Country Today and host of Wassaja
Break 1 Music: Navajo Waltz (song) Jonah Littlesunday (artist) Gratitiude (album)
Break 2 Music: Tapwe Oma (song) Fawn Wood (artist) Iskwewak (album)
