Best Ampers Podcasts (2024)

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#33: Design Verification as Software Engineering 1:06:29

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Design Verification is a discipline that sits on the boundary between hardware and software -- many of the same engineering skills come into play, but the end goal is to ship a piece of silicon! And the design space keep getting exponentially larger, yet the number of DV engineers is held constant, so what can a CPU designer do? Listen in as Allan …

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Upcoming Two-Spirit Powwow Celebrates Indigenous Culture and Identity 5:02

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This week, we discuss Two-Spirit Identity within Native Communities and the upcoming Two-Spirit Powwow in Minneapolis. The Third Annual Two Spirit Pow Wow will be at South High School in Minneapolis on July 13th, 2024.By Minnesota Native News

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AICHO Indigenous Writers Series 5:01

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This week, we’ll hear from the organizers of an Indigenous Writers Series in Duluth. The American Indian Housing Community Housing Organization, or AICHO, recently hosted State Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman and the award-winning author Linda LeGarde Grover. Image: Moderator Jill Doerfler, Ph.D., Linda LeGarde Grover, and Gwen Westerman during the Q&…

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Headlines 6/6/24 5:01

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This week, the newly established state Office of American Indian Health gets to work, a new database of Indian boarding schools helps Indigenous people trace their ancestry, and a Dallas Mavericks player honors his Standing Rock Sioux heritage on the court.By Minnesota Native News

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Native Student Drum Group Performance Removed from Graduation Commencement Program 5:01

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This week, the Hinckley-Finlayson School District Board officials voted unanimously to disallow a Native American student drum group to perform at their high school graduation ceremony on May 24th. The ruling garnered statewide attention. Image: Hinckley Finlayson Schools Native American Student Association Drum Group practices on the big drum. Cre…

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#32: Ampere Strategy and 2024 Roadmap Update 30:21

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Ampere’s 2024 Strategy and Roadmap Update. As a company that specializes in sustainable and power-efficient computing for the cloud and AI, Ampere is proud to highlight our continued innovation and invention in this field including details on upcoming products, milestones, and key industry alliances.Renee James, Founder and CEOJeff Wittich, Chief P…

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Indian Center Re-Opens for the Community 5:01

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The Minneapolis American Indian Center recently re-opened after a 32.5 million dollar renovation project. IMAGE: Mary LaGarde (left) cuts a portion of the ribbon for the new Minneapolis American Indian Center while Dawn Paro (Center) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan look on.By Minnesota Native News

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Headlines 5/2/24 5:00

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This week, a group of organizations expressed support for tribal land transfer bills at the state legislature, a heroic Indigenous Girl Scout won a prestigious award for her lifesaving efforts, information about tribal elections season, and a reminder about upcoming Native recognition during May.By Minnesota Native News

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Celebration of Life: A Recap of the Event Celebrating Donald Eubanks 28:42

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Counter Stories cofounder and cohost Donald Eubanks unexpectedly passed away in March. He was laid to rest next to his mother in the traditional Ojibwe way on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians reservation. On April 13, 2024, the Counter Stories crew was honored to cohost a Celebration of Life event in the Twin Cities. Today, we bring you some o…

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Headlines 4/18/2024 5:01

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This is Minnesota Native News. I’m Marie Rock. This week, Minnesota Lynx draft part Samoan, part Alaska Native Alissa Pili, the Red Lake Nation College opens its new urban site in Minneapolis; and a celebration of Donald Eubanks’ life – an Indigenous-Black community member who, during his life, worked for the State, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe In…

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Episode 11 - Rules with Jamie (NSG Rules Manager) 1:34:39

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Move over Rules Corner, we have a whole Rules Dodecahedron today. Ginevra and Sanjay join Jamie, NSG's Rules Manager, to talk about the process of updating and maintaining the rules of Netrunner, as well as how the Rules team supported Ashes Remastered and Rebellion without Rehearsal. Jamie also gives us the lowdown on their other game: Worldbreake…

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Headlines 4/11/24 5:01

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This week, the University of Minnesota is considering a new policy for how it conducts research with indigenous communities, the Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging plans to establish a new service, the building of an outdoor smudging space at Shakopee High School, and Bemidji State University establishes an online book club for indigenous high s…

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New Proposed Legislation Would Transfer Land Back to the Red Lake Nation, a Persisting Issue Since 1889 5:01

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A new bill proposes to transfer state lands encompassing Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa. Although this proposal at the legislature is recent, the idea of tribal jurisdiction over the Upper area of Red Lake is a long-standing affair.By Minnesota Native News

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Adrienne Benjamin Wins Shoe Design Contest 5:01

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"Misi-zaaga'iganiing" Shoe Design by Adrienne Benjamin of Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Courtesy of Adrienne BenjaminBy Minnesota Native News

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The Future is STEAM 56:57

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Last legislative sessions’ Education Finance Bill included creating a group focused on streamlining computer science education. This year, Representative Liz Lee has proposed a new bill that would put recommendations from that group into action. Alongside Rep. Lee are community organizations that are hoping to expose more urban, BIPOC, and young wo…

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Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center Welcomes New CEO 5:01

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This week, the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resources Center (MIWRC) welcomed Ruth Anna Buffalo, the organization's new CEO. (Image: Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center Logo, Credit: MIWRC)By Minnesota Native News

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Episode 10 - Rebellion Without Rehearsal 1:01:46

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This week we are joined by NSG scooper-at-large Mike to discuss the upcoming Rebellion Without Rehearsal. In this episode, we debut not one, not two, but THREE new ICE that are sure to give the runners out there a... run... for their money. We also will be sharing the goings-on of Null Signal Games and the larger Netrunner community. Capacitor Lyci…

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Growth Through Faith: Celebrating Ramadan 48:36

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In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’ll be joined all month by powerful and inspirational women. This week, that person is Sagal Ali. She joins us to talk about the Muslim holiday, Ramadan. Sagal shares her journey of rediscovering her faith and envisioning her path forward to work on issues that matter to her most.…

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Progress Marks Conclusion of 'Understand Native Minnesota' Campaign 5:02

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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s $5 million dollar campaign to indigenize K12 curriculum has ended with some major accomplishments. Three Native educators explain their contributions.By Minnesota Native News

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The Long Road to DEI in Healthcare 1:02:20

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We wrap up our celebration of Black History Month with a conversation with James Burroughs, whose worn many hats within community. As the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children’s Hospital, he is challenging systemic racism within the healthcare industry, both in-facing and out-facing. James is also a founding member of the Minnesota Busines…

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Headlines 2/29/24 5:01

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This week’s headlines include The Return of the Cloquet Forestry Center Lands, a newly available Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relative’s license plate, and the showing of Bear Grease, an Indigenous spin on the classic musical, Grease.By Minnesota Native News

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The MMIWR March in Minneapolis Calls on the Community to Spread Awareness, Healing, and Remembrance 5:00

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For nearly a decade, the Minneapolis Native community has gathered in the East Phillips neighborhood to keep the missing or murdered Indigenous relatives in the collective consciousness. All too often, Native people are simply not given the same attention as their white counterparts. This Day of Action is a wake-up call to for the public to learn h…

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An Innovative Future 1:02:56

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As we look at Black History Month, we need to also look to the future. How do Black Minnesotans imagine the future through innovative, Black-centered design and connecting to each other through intentional conversation? Our guest, innovation strategist Gabrielle Grier fills the crew in on how this initiative is already underway. Guest: Gabrielle Gr…

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Culture Through Food 59:15

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As we dig deeper in Black History Month, the crew is joined by Sweet Potato Comfort Pie founder Rose McGee. Digging deeper beyond the surface of culture involves going beyond reading a history book. The history of our people is best told by our people. And sometimes, that’s through food. Every community have their own cultural and comfort food, and…

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Headlines 2/15/2024 5:01

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This week's Minnesota Native News Headlines include an update from Camp Nenookasi and the transfer of the Upper Sioux Agency Park, and updates in tribal leadership across the state.By Minnesota Native News

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Sharing Black History 51:30

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All together once again, the crew talks Black history. From George Bunga, a Black-Indigenous fur trader from the 1890s to sundown towns, the crew shares what they know and learn a bunch in return. We also talk about Ethel Ray Nance, a Black stenographer for the state of Minnesota; Biddy Mason, a former slave who became an influential L.A. landowner…

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Changes to NAGPRA go into Effect 5:01

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The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, or NAGPRA, was recently amended, and the new rules became effective this year. Photo: NAGPRA LogoBy Minnesota Native News

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Episode 09 - The Ampère Special 1:29:42

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This week we're stepping outside of the normal bounds of our episode to highlight a corperation that is all about, well, stepping outside the normal bounds of deckbuilding. That's right, it's Ampère. To celebrate the unique ID we've got a slew of interviews including 0thmxma to talk about the Netrunner Bake-off, Vale to chat about running an all-Am…

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Grab Bag #14 1:07:19

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As we enter Black History Month, the crew talk about its history, and how they were exposed to Black history growing up. In this Grab Bag show, the crew also talk about a new lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, for providing funding for Black women entrepreneurs and the murder charge brought up against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan for the …

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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Welcomes Buffalo Nation Back to their Homelands to Revitalize Culture 5:01

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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community are reintroducing themselves to the Buffalo nation, welcoming them back to their Dakota homelands here in Minnesota. Reintroduction of buffalo enhances the prairies on tribal lands in Minnesota by promoting biodiversity. Photo Credit SMSC.By Minnesota Native News

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First Seasonal Artisan Market Held in Collaboration of All My Relations Arts and Four Sisters Farmers Market 5:01

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All My Relations Art Gallery in Minneapolis was the site of a brand-new Indigenous winter arts market. (Image Description: My Relations Art Gallery entrance with a sign inviting shoppers to the Winter Artisan Fair. Photo by Chandra Colvin)By Minnesota Native News

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Tenants’ Rights 59:14

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Minnesota’s historic tenant protection laws took effect on January 1, 2024, ensuring safe, stable, and affordable housing. Representative Ester Agbaje joins the crew to talk about the new comprehensive laws that provide tenants with the tools and resources to thrive. Guest: Rep. Esther Agbaje Legislation information: https://www.house.mn.gov/hinfo/…

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Revisiting Language Teaches Culture 5:01

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This week on Minnesota Native News, we revisit a story from May 2021 about Ojibwe Language revitalization in Minnesota. Image description: Memegwesi harvesting wild rice (Courtesy of Memegwesi Sutherland)By Minnesota Native News

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Headlines 1/11/2024 5:01

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On this week’s Headlines: a controversial Indigenous encampment for unhoused relatives was cleared in Minneapolis, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community partners with the University of Minnesota on deer research, and Indigenous people nationwide celebrate a historic film victory.By Minnesota Native News

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Minneapolis American Indian Center Undergoes Transformation 5:01

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The Minneapolis American Indian Center renovation project enters its final stages. For the past year, the Minneapolis American Indian Center has been undergoing major renovations- Travis Zimmerman has the story. IMAGE: Architectural renderings of the completed project, courtesy of the Minneapolis American Indian Center.…

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Episode 08 - Ed & Paillu 1:40:02

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This week you have been blessed with a DOUBLE interview with two new members of our executive team, Ed and Paillu. Together they answer questions from our community. Topics range from fun and funny, to deep insights into the future of Netrunner and how our organization is working to maintain it. We also have news with Producer Ben (hey that's me!) …

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MN Native News: Red Wing Closes Dog Park to Preserve Dakota Burial Mounds 5:01

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The City of Red Wing recently closed a dog park that stood on top of Dakota burial mounds. The move was made possible by the Prairie Island Indian Community and the City’s memorandum of understanding — an unusual arrangement that lets them work together on big local decisions. PHOTO: Representatives of the City of Red Wing and the Prairie Island In…

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Self-Care is Not Selfish 58:45

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What started as a show about self-care during the holiday season, turned into a group therapy session with Dr. Aisha Mgeni. She reassures the crew that having needs doesn’t make you needy, it makes you human; and needs can often masquerade as wants and, especially for BIPOC folks, unmasking to get to those needs is often difficult. Guest: Dr. Aisha…

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Headlines 12/14/2023 5:01

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This week, a Bemidji resident receives an unsung hero award, several Minnesota Indigenous leaders were chosen to participate in the 2023 Native Nation Rebuilders Cohort, and Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan becomes the first Native woman to lead a national party committee at the Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, D.C., and the National Hocke…

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“In Our Hands” Exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Focuses on Indigenous Photography 5:00

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Announcer: This is Minnesota Native News. This week, the Minneapolis Institute of Art is currently holding an exhibition focusing on indigenous photography from the late 1890’s to the present day. Reporter Chandra Colvin has the story. Chandra Colvin: In October, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, also known as the MIA, opened an exhibition focused …

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