MITW Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Ep.3 Severe Weather and Power Outages Jul 31, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, Menominee Tribal Chairman Douglas Cox speaks about the impacts of the severe weather that the tribe experienced over the weekend of July 19th. The Chairman also gives tips on severe weather preparedness. On the release of Episode 3, it is the beginning of the Menominee Nation Contest Powwow weekend. Menominee Tribal Chairman also talks about the Pow-Wow.

Department Timestamps:

Menominee Nation News- 10:54

Historic Preservation- 14:40

Lending and Tribal Taxes- 21:52

Youth Services- 25:10

Education- 35:46

Food Distribution- 43:52

Tribal Archivist- 45:36

Introduction Music by: Wade Fernandez

Menominee Language Introduction by: Ron Corn Jr

Ep.2 Hemp and Invasive Species Codes Jun 28, 2019

Show notes

In this episode Menominee Tribal Chairman Doug Cox discusses the recently passed Industrial Hemp Code for the Menominee Tribe. He talks about the state and federal laws pertaining to Industrial Hemp growth. Chairman Doug Cox also speaks about a few updates to the Invasive Species code and how it affects our forests.

Also in this episode we hear from Menominee Language and Culture Commission, Menominee Nation News, Maehnowesekiyah, Menominee Tribal School, Environmental Services, the Menominee Tribal Police Department, and Conservation.

Department Time Stamps:

Menominee Nation News- 12:04

Conservation- 16:20

Maehnowesekiyah-25:50

Menominee Tribal School-33:17

Menominee Language-51:58

Environmental Services-59:14

Menominee Tribal Police-01:05:59

Introduction Music by: Wade Fernandez

Menominee language introduction by: Ron Corn Jr

Ep.1 Back40Mine May 31, 2019

Show notes

In this episode Chairman Doug Cox talks about the Back40Mine and the effects it will have on the natural resources from the site of the mine and surrounding areas. He also talks about the Menominee Tribes connection to the mine site area and the opposition to the mine. Also in this episode we hear from a few of our tribal departments about what they offer and what they are up to. We also hear local news updates from Menominee Nation News.

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Department Time Stamps:

Menominee Language and Culture Commission – 9:15

Menominee Nation News-14:09

Tribal Archivist-16:53

Food Distribution-31:55

Department of Agriculture and Food Systems-34:26

Lending and Tribal Taxes-41:40

Emergency Management Services-49:44

Youth Services-53:21

Intro Music by: Wade Fernandez.
Menominee Language Introduction by: Ron Corn Jr.