All the stories in this first episode are about purpose: the idea that we’re all created to do something special. When you do it, you feel fulfilled, because you’re contributing your gifts to your community.  We hear from people who are living their purpose and inspiring others to do the same.

Rob Fairbanks: Comedian, Social Media Entertainer, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Renee Gurneau: Teacher, Elder, the Red Lake Nation

Jody Beaulieu: Activist, Elder, the Red Lake Nation

Hosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo also speak with MN Native News producer/reporter Melissa Townsend.

Theme Music: Cole Premo

Special Music: “Earth” by Leah Lemm

Links:

Rob Fairbanks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkYVTbGG3bn2dEkrB4vDKg

Native Lights Podcast is a production of Minnesota Native News and Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, and made possible by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Culture Heritage Fund, and the citizens of Minnesota. Ampers is an association of 18 independent community radio stations in Minnesota, which are all licensed to a college, school, university, Native American tribe, or directly to the community. http://ampers.org/

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