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Wings with Wayne

Are you ready to turn up the heat? We’re excited to announce the launch of Wings with Wayne, the show where sovereignty gets spicy! In each episode, our executive director Wayne Ducheneaux II visits with an Indigenous changemaker from our region to explore what sovereignty means to them. And, true to the show’s title, they also enjoy some VERY hot wings.

Are you ready to turn up the heat? We’re excited to announce the launch of Wings with Wayne, the show where sovereignty gets spicy :fire:

In each episode, our executive director Wayne Ducheneaux II visits with an Indigenous changemaker from our region to explore what sovereignty means to them. And, true to the show’s title, they also enjoy some VERY hot wings.

 

Episode 1: Rebuilder Alexandera Houchin and Wayne Ducheneaux II discuss sovereignty, ultra-endurance cycling, family, and their shared love of air fryers :poultry_leg:

 

Episode 2: Robert Blake and Wayne Ducheneaux II talk about using sovereignty to fight climate change, inspiring the next generation through stories about polar bears, and centering language and culture to stay grounded :polar_bear:

 

Episode 3: Lower Sioux Indian Community President Robert Larsen and Wayne Ducheneaux II discuss what it’s like to serve as a Tribal leader, the opportunities and challenges facing Lower Sioux, and motorcycling :racing_motorcycle:

 

Did you notice our logo? We worked with Diné artist Dale Deforest to create it. The design is a tribute to the medallions featured in Reservation Dogs. One of our organizational values is “embrace fun, unapologetically.” Our logo (and this series as a whole) reflect our belief that laughter is good medicine. We invite you to laugh with us as we explore a variety of important topics impacting Indian Country!