Middle of the Rez Road

Today we journey with Ray Bauche, a dedicated tradesman with White Bird Services. In this episode we delve into Ray's transformative path from the Lake Vermillion Reservation to the bustling workforce in Duluth, highlighting his profound connection to cultural identity and his commitment to fostering inclusivity in the trades. 🌲 Key Highlights: Cultural Identity: His Ojibwe and Anishinaabe he...

Today we dive deep into the world of forestry careers with our special guest, Michael Sullivan, the program manager for Forestry Works of Minnesota. Michael's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he channels his passion for the outdoors into building a robust workforce within the forestry industry, particularly in northern Minnesota and tribal communities. Growing up in the Twin Cities an...

🌟 Exciting News from the Middle of the Rez Road! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce the return of the Middle of the Rez Road podcast for our highly anticipated third season, launching soon! After a year of reflection and growth, we're back and ready to dive into the heart of what we love—sharing powerful stories and insights from our resilient community. This season, we're shaking things up with a rot...

Linda is here with us in the studio to share her amazing story about her son, Master Sergeant Jonathan Jay Dunbar, and the creation of Camp Benesi, a place of healing for Veteran and Gold Star Families. Check this episode out to hear how Camp Benesi was created!

Charlie and Joel sat down and talked about what it means to carry your culture around with everything you do. And how important it is to learn from our elders!

This week we have Tamara Lowney in our booth! She is here to explain the importance of economic development and how businesses give back to the community!

We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with two employees of the Cloquet School District! In this episode, we learn about how they get students involved in programs and the joy of being educators!

Today we have the chance to sit down with Kristen and Roy from the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota and learn about all of the amazing opportunities there are in the mining industry!

In this episode, we got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Charity Johnson, the Director of STARBASE to learn about how important it is to teach the youth about the importance of STEM!

We sat down with Shandelle to hear her amazing story about her recovery as well as what it truly means to live your life with empathy and compassion!

This week Charlie and Joel sat down with Kathy to share her story about her success in recovery as well as what it means to be unapologetically Ojibwe!

The new episode is out now! Joel sat down with Sierra, an environmental technician from Talon Metals Corp. She is here to explain why environmental techs are important and why environmental regulations are in place!

Today we had the amazing opportunity to learn about Jennifer from Enbridge and learn about her story as well as what she does for Enbridge!

Today we have the opportunity to sit down with Scott Hegg, co-owner of K&H Excavating to talk about his background and how he and his best friend have made their goals and dreams come true!

We got the opportunity to sit down with Brent from Enbridge to talk about tribal engagement and connect personally with both culture and industry.

Today we sat down with Diane from the Leech Lake Reservation, she was here to share her life story about how she got to where she is today and the importance of connecting tribes with industry companies!

In this episode, we have Hannah coming in to share her journey through recovery and healing, all the way back from when she was a child!

Today we are in the studio sharing our thoughts and beliefs about our Ojibwe communities and culture, sharing our journeys through life, and highlighting how far we have come as Ojibwe people.

This week we sit down with Dean and Kathy from Twin Metals Minnesota to learn about their project and its benefits for communities within Minnesota!

Today we have the opportunity to connect with Kurt and Jennifer to learn more about Allete Energy as well as how industry companies give back to the communities they serve and provide opportunities to the people who live in those communities!

We are back for Season 2! Today we are talking with Morgan, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Tribal Contractors Council (MNTCC). We are going to talk about our collaboration as well as what you can expect from us for Season 2!

Joel and Charlie are back from their casting call for Reservation Dogs. They are here to share their adventure as well as the lessons they learned on their journey!

In this week's episode, we learn about the dangers of Human Trafficking. Kelly is here to tell us how it starts and some things we all can be mindful of and what to look out for.

This week we sat down with Joel, Lisa, and Charlie to hang out and talk about growing up, lessons we learned through life, and how to take opportunities when they come towards us!

This week we have Jacob Glass, an attorney for Enbridge who is a descendant of the White Earth Reservation, he is here to share why Tribal Engagement is essential for corporations who operate within Indian Country.