Native Roots Radio Network
Our Native American talk radio show will discuss national and local Native American news and events. Local and national guest will help us keep current with Mother Earth, Tribal and Twin Cities issues. Native American Issues are human Issues. We invite all people to walk hand in hand with our struggles, victories and achievements. We need to all become AWAKE. Listen to I'm Awake weekdays from 5-6 PM!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 1, 2025
Robert Pilot and producer Jalisa McKee host today’s show. Guests include artist Tony Drews and a sacred animals segment from Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 30, 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot today: Dr. Antony Stately of NACC and producer Jalisa McKee
Native Roots Radio LIVE from Twin Cities Pride 2025!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 26, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren of NACDI and Ruth Anna Buffalo of MIWRC!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 25, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin, Bob Blake, and Jalisa McKee
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 24 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot today are Jace Roe and Wendy Pilot. Don’t’ miss Jace live from Pride with Native Roots Radio this Saturday at 1!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 23, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa Pilot: Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa McKee: Arnold Dahl (he/him) Two Spirit advocacy (.com) Twin Cities Pride BIPOC Leader of the Year.
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 20, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Sate Senator Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 19, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Robert Blake SolarBear with the solar News Wendy Pilot and Jalisa Mckee
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 18, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot on todays show: Arvina Martin Emge Wisconsin, Barb Fabre Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise, Little Moments Count
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 17, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa Mckee: Ruth Anna Buffalo and MIWRC
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 16, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: State Sen. Mary Kuensh, Jalisa Mckee and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 6.13.25
On tonight’s show Robert Pilot is joined by Senator Mary Kunesh along with a sacred animals segment from Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 12, 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot today: Robert Lilligren of NACDI, Joe Gonzalez and Ess of La Resistancia, and Jalisa McKee!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 11, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Bob Blake SolarBear, Wendy Pilot and Jalisa Mckee
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 10, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa Mckee: Ruth Anna Buffalo and the Owner of Trickstaer Tacos Mariah Grant!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 9, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Dr. Antony Sately of Native American Community Clinic and Governor Tony Evers with Jalisa Mckee and Nancy Beaulieu
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 6, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot today: Jalisa McKee, Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 5 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Robert Lilligren CEO of Native American Community Development Institute and Kahomy Weston program and project coordinator for Owámniyomni Okhódayapi.
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 4, 2025
Robert Pilot welcomes Arvina Martin CEO of Emerge Wisconsin and Hunter Thundercloud with Thundermaker Wellness Center
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 3, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot today: Ryan Flynn, Producer of ” You’re No Indian” and Ruth Anna Buffalo CEO of MIWRC
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 2, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Dr. Stately of NACC as well as Wendy Pilot today!
Native Roots Radio Presents – I’m Awake – May 30, 2025
Tonight Robert and Wendy Pilot are joined by MN State Sen. Mary Kunesh. Plus we hear an update from Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 29 2025
Robert and Wendy Pilot welcome Robert Lilligren for tonight’s show.
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 28, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Wendy Pilot as well as Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the Solar News today.
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 27, 2025
Robert and Wendy welcome Ruth Anna Buffalo to today’s show
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 22, 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are Mary Otto and Cordell Bryan with MnDOT. Then, Pretendian Band members Thomas Draskovic and Christine Bartyzal return to talk about an upcoming show!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 21, 2025
In partnership with LMC and MPR, Robert and Haley welcome back All Nations Rise IPLI Program Manager Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds with cohort graduate Geri Goodman! After, hear a chat on heart health with Indian Health Board’s Indi Prairie Chicken and Hennepin County’s Samantha Lucas-Pipkorn!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 20, 2025
Ruth Anna Buffalo with MIWRC returns for her weekly chat with Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry. Then, Dr. Antony Stately is back with updates and information from NACC!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 19, 2025
Robert, Wendy, and Haley talk over the weekend and Wendy has a new Sacred Animals segment. Plus, hear from Jaida Harshman, Amateur MMA Fighter out of Wisconsin (Ho-Chunk Nation) and representing GAMMA Team USA!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 15, 2025
Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry welcome back “This is Indian Country” host and producer Ruth-Ann Thorn! Watch the docuseries now on FNX (First Nations Experience) and take a journey through the heart and soul of Turtle Island’s indigenous communities.
Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – May 14, 2025
In this month’s Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations) episode, host Christine McDonald welcomes Dani Minichino, Katherine Payne, Cleapatra Young and Laura Carroll.
Learn about when and how to call 311 for non-police emergency response and learn about your rights as a renter in Minneapolis!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 13, 2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by MIWRC’s President and CEO Ruth Anna Buffalo! Then the crew welcomes back Ana Negrete, Interim Director for the MN MMIR Office within the Department of Public Safety.
Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 5.12.25
NACC’s Dr. Antony Stately returns with Robert and Haley for his weekly chat. Then hear from All My Relations Arts “Creation Story” Oglala Lakota artists Jaida Grey Eagle and Mikayla Patton!
Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 5.9.25
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry discuss weekend events before welcoming back MN Senator Mary Kunesh! Plus, Wendy Pilot with Humane World for Animals shares a new Sacred Animals segment!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 8, 2025
Robert and Haley welcome back Dr. Antony Stately to follow up on the conversation around Creator’s Game and how it links to overall increased health. Plus, Nashke Games Founder and CEO Tony Drews joins to talk about how they are helping revitalize Ojibwe culture!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 7, 2025
Emerge Wisconsin’s Executive Director Arvina Martin returns for her weekly chat with Robert and Haley. Then, Twin Cities Native Lacrosse Founder and Coach, John Hunter is back for a conversation!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 6, 2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by Ruth Anna Buffalo, CEO of MIWRC and Jenesis Fonder, Native American Museum Fellowship Program Specialist with MNHS’s Native American Initiatives Department!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 5, 2025
Robert and Haley discuss the weekend, National Day of Awareness for MMIR, and Cinco de Mayo. Plus, hear from Native American Community Clinic’s Executive Officer Dr. Antony Stately and Wendy Pilot with Humane World for Animals!
Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 1, 2025
NACDI’s Robert Lilligren returns with Robert and Haley for his weekly update! Plus, Shelley Buck, President of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi joins for a discussion around Native stewardship of land and the value of water!