Native Lights: Biidaapi

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The special series of Native Lights is all about connecting with our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Ojibwe, the word “biidaapi” means: she/he arrives laughing. We're keeping our spirits up by talking with our community, family, and friends, during this difficult time. Let's share a few minutes together and care for one another, while having a laugh.


24 Pieces

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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Greetings from Native Lights! Thanks for listening. During this COVID-19 pandemic, when we’re encoura...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2020
  • Length: 05:56
  • Purchases: 1
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin)Greetings from Native Lights! Sometimes we just want to talk to a parent or elder during uncertain time...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2020
  • Length: 16:01
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We talk with Brenda Child (Red Lake Nation) about the origin story of the Jingle Dress and how it relates to the 1918 Flu epidemic, and what the pa...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2020
  • Length: 14:50
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Hosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo check-in with Tall Paul (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) an Anishinaabe and Oneida Hip-Hop artist. Tall Paul calls in to ...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2020
  • Length: 11:40
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Greetings! Today we talk with Patina Park (Mnicoujou Lakota) the Director of Tribal State Relations for Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan. A...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2020
  • Length: 14:42
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Greetings! Today we’re honored to talk with Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Nation...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2020
  • Length: 13:00
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Hello! Today we're catching up with our favorite Rez Reporter, Rob Fairbanks (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe), to find out how the comedian and YouTube ...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2020
  • Length: 13:14
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Boozhoo! Today we talk with RJ Dahl of Deer River (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) to find out how he is coping and thriving during the pandemic, with h...

  • Added: Apr 15, 2020
  • Length: 10:34
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) We are happy to say Boozhoo! to our friend James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw today. James is the creator of ...

  • Added: Apr 17, 2020
  • Length: 11:38
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Greetings! We are excited to catch up with renowned author, playwright and poet, Marcie Rendon (White Earth Nation) and we hear how she is using h...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2020
  • Length: 10:31
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Greetings! Today we check in with Antony Stately, Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida), CEO of Native American Community Clinic (NACC). NACC is located in the Phi...

  • Added: Apr 28, 2020
  • Length: 13:21
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Boozhoo! Join us for a fun conversation with Chef Benjamin Shendo (Cochiti and Jemez Pueblo), the Café Manager of Gatherings Café, at the American ...

  • Added: May 01, 2020
  • Length: 12:47
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Greetings! Today we’re happy to speak with Vanessa Goodthunder (Lower Sioux) who is the Director of ...

  • Added: May 06, 2020
  • Length: 12:38
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Boozhoo! Today we meet Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) the owner/designer/artist at Makwa Studi...

  • Added: May 14, 2020
  • Length: 09:49
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Greetings! Today we catch up with Deb Foster (St. Croix Ojibwe), Executive Director of the Ain Dah Y...

  • Added: May 14, 2020
  • Length: 15:40
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Hello! Connecting with friends and family during this pandemic is incredibly important. So today, we...

  • Added: May 18, 2020
  • Length: 11:57
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Boozhoo! Today we catch up with Marie Rock (White Earth) who is the Program Manager at KOJB-FM “The Eagle” Radio which broadcasts to the Leech Lake...

  • Added: May 21, 2020
  • Length: 12:37
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Hello! Today we talk with Jenn Hall (Leech Lake), who is a brand-new Minneapolis firefighter! Jenn g...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2020
  • Length: 14:22
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Greetings! On this day we check in with registered dietician Stacy Hammer (Bdewakantunwan Dakota). St...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2020
  • Length: 18:32
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Biidaapi: s/he comes laughing. (Ojibwemowin) Hello Relatives! Today we talk with Shelbie Shelder (Little River Band of Ottawa Indians), a 4th yea...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2020
  • Length: 13:06