Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

A conversation with one of the newest members of Michigan’s Natural Resource Commission, the culinary career of a recipient of Michigan State's Outstanding Alumni Award, and the history of a nearly forgotten national outdoor recreation gear empire from the UP.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians wants to appeal the 2023 Great Lakes Fishing Decree, saying it takes away fishing rights not agreed to by the tribe.

The latest on the UAW strike against the Detroit 3. Author Angeline Boulley on her latest young adult novel in which the main character is an indigenous Yooper. And how streaming services are making a space for Michigan's Black filmmakers.

The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act, a 1978 law meant to prevent Native children from being adopted out of their tribal communities.

Right now, people who become a child’s legal guardian aren’t eligible for state assistance if their case is in a Michigan tribal court. Two bills in the state legislature would change that.

Today, updates on a marijuana industry bribery investigation. Plus, we paid tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot. Then, a conversation with Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper's Daughter, on her latest novel. We also heard about the peculiar dance of a northern Michigan bird from Points North on Interlochen Public Radio.

The Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority, which operates under the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, lost a costly lawsuit this week after failing to build two new casinos as promised to investors.

On today's show, former US Attorney Barbara McQuade explains how might interstate extradition work with varying abortion laws among states. Then, we heard about the potential effects of a SCOTUS ruling on tribal jurisdiction in Michigan. Plus, an update into congressional campaign finance and a conversation with GOP gubernatorial candidate Ralph Rebandt.

We discussed a recent Supreme Court case that could affect Michigan’s constitutional amendment denying public funds for private schools. After that, a discussion with a Detroit artist about community. To end, we retell the tale of Native American Taffy Abel, the first athlete to carry the U.S. flag at the first ever Winter Olympics' opening ceremony.

The Senate confirmation proceedings for President Joe Biden’s pick to head the U.S. Department of the Interior began Tuesday. Democratic Congresswoman…