Monday, Oct. 12, is Indigenous Peoples Day.
Listen to the KAXE Morning Show for conversations and music that feature the talents of local Native Americans. You'll hear some of our favorites from the archives for artist Kent Estey, singer/songwriter Annie Humphrey, author Brenda J. Child and artist/illustrator Jonathan Thunder.
You'll also hear about local celebrations in Grand Rapids of Indigenous People's Day from Denise Estey Lindquist.
Stay tuned to KAXE throughout the rest of the day for music programs highlighting Indigenous artists.
- Headwaters with DJ Dang, 9-11 a.m.
- On the River with David John, 1-4 p.m.
- On the River with Annie Humphrey, 7-10 p.m.
And from the archive, check out Malachy Koons and his conversation with Justis Brokenrope about long-lost albums by Native musicians.
Local Indigenous Peoples Day events
- Indigenous Peoples Day events - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sanford Bemidji. Darryl Kingbird will give a blessing at 10 a.m. in the east lobby, followed by an artist vendor show. A traditional bison meal will be served in the cafeteria 11 a.m.-1:30p.m.
- Indigenous Peoples Day presentation - noon-1 p.m. at Chucker Auditorium on the campus of Minnesota North Itasca in Grand Rapids.
- Indigenous Peoples Day celebration - 4:30-7 p.m. at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts at Brainerd High School.
