Sage in the City

Episode 5 Summary: “Drug Abuse & Community Safety” In this episode of Sage in the City, Bear and Savannah take on one of the most urgent crises facing South Minneapolis: substance abuse and community safety. They break down the rise of fentanyl, overdose statistics impacting Native communities, and the visible harm affecting elders, youth, and families. The episode explores the deeper roots of...

Episode 4 breaks down the history, roles, and resilience of Two-Spirit relatives — and why reclaiming these teachings matters today.

In this episode of Sage in the City, Bear and Savannah dive into the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). They trace the roots of violence back to colonization, sharing the true story of Pocahontas and the genocide of the Lucayan Taino people as early examples of exploitation and erasure. The hosts unpack how domestic violence, human trafficking, and systemic failures cont...

From treaties and boarding schools to the birth of AIM, Episode 2 uncovers the timeline that brought our people to the cities.

Title: Welcome to the Southside 1. Introductions – Bear and Savannah share who they are and what inspired Sage in the City. 2. Origins of the Podcast – Why the youth wanted to create a space for Indigenous stories and perspectives. 3. The 2020 Uprisings – George Floyd, community grief, riots, resilience, and the healing power of the jingle dress. 4. Little Earth & AIM Mobilizing – Protecting t...