{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine","title":"Adam Savariego: The Power of Asking Questions","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1710,"description":"We're excited today to speak with Adam Savariego. He's a citizen of the Upper Sioux Community and is the Native American Affairs Advisor with the Minnesota Governor's Office. Prior to his current work, Adam served on the Upper Sioux Board of Trustees and as the community cultural liaison at Yellow Medicine East High School in Granite Falls Minnesota. He's also a traveler, a foodie and a cat lover. When he was 20, Adam began asking questions. What did it mean to be Dakota? What did it mean to be part of community and a tribe? He wanted to understand who he was. That journey led him to learn everything he could about the Dakota and the Upper Sioux Community. In our conversation, he reflects on the importance of being a good relative to that history and about passing on that knowledge to the next generation through his work as an educator.  Adam served on the tribal council for four years as secretary. When he left, he didn't have a plan for what came next. He shares how leaving that important decision in the hands of fate and belief led to a career change. Along with a glimpse into his work as the Native American Affairs Advisor with the Minnesota Governor's Office, he talks about his love of traveling, a memorable trip to Croatia and his favorite Mexican street food.-----Hosts / Producers: Leah Lemm, Cole Premo Editor: Britt Aamodt Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood -----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradioinstagram.com/mnnativenewsfacebook.com/MNNativeNewsNever miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7HbgSEQBCmz-DaGP4iCf4x6Yc-V-3DbWUQ6e8dSMHe4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2MDAzLzE2MzMw/MzU4NDQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}