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The Tribal Brief is the official podcast of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, dedicated to keeping the community informed on the work & decisions of our tribal government.

05/07/2026

John’s Tribal Brief will be airing on the KOJB Radio Station at the following times:

• Wednesday, May 6 — 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM
• Thursday, May 7 — 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM
• Friday, May 8 — 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
• Saturday, May 9 — 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
• Sunday, May 10 — 7:00 AM & 4:00 PM
• Monday, May 11 — 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM

Tune in to stay informed

05/04/2026

🎙️ NOW STREAMING — Episode 9 of the Tribal Brief Podcast

This month’s episode features John Harte, Federal Lobbyist, who provides an inside look at key federal issues impacting the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

In this episode, John discusses:

• 🏛️ What does a federal lobbyist do?
• 📍 What’s important for tribal members to understand about how decisions are made in D.C.?
• 📊 What federal issues we’re currently working on & challenges we’re seeing
• 🤝 How relationships are built and maintained with lawmakers, their staff, and LL staff
• 👀 What our members should be paying attention to in the upcoming months
• 📣 Ways to get involved in advocacy & stay connected to Indian Country news

Stay informed & connected with the work being done on behalf of our Band in D.C.

📬 For questions regarding these topics or other federal issues, please reach out to our Government Relations team at [email protected] or message our page.

04/30/2026

Leon’s Tribal Brief will be airing tomorrow and Friday on KOJB Radio at the following times:

Thursday, April 30 — 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Friday, May 1 — 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM

Tune in to stay informed!

04/23/2026

🎙️ NOW STREAMING: Tribal Brief Podcast — Episode 8

This month’s episode features District III Representative Leon Staples, Jr., providing key updates on:

• District III / Acting Secretary Treasurer
• Ojibwemowin Reclamation Resolution
• LL-specific projects
• Advocacy in Washington, D.C.
• Native Nations Rebuilders Program
• Gaming updates
• Economic outlook

Stay informed and connected with the work being done on behalf of our band and the priorities shaping our community.

📻 This episode will also be streamed on KOJB Radio — stay tuned for updates.

💬 Have a topic you’d like us to cover or a question for the team? Drop a comment below or message our page.

▶️ Watch now and stay connected

02/19/2026

NOW STREAMING — Episode 7 of the Tribal Brief Podcast 🎙️

This month’s episode features Amos Briggs, State Lobbyist, who provides an inside look at the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session:

In this episode, Amos discusses:

• 🏛️ How the Tribe identifies and prioritizes key issues during the legislative session

• 📋 A breakdown of major focus areas for the 2026 session

• 🏛️ An overview of what to expect during the 2026 Legislative Session

• ⚖️ The differences between partisan and bipartisan legislation — and why it matters

• 📢 Ways community members can stay informed and engaged on legislative issues

Stay informed & connected with the work being done on behalf of our Band at the State Capitol.

📬 For questions regarding the 2026 Legislative Session, please reach out to our Government Relations team at [email protected]

12/24/2025

NOW STREAMING — Episode 6 of the Tribal Brief Podcast 🎙️

This month’s episode features Secretary–Treasurer Leonard Fineday, who provides a major update on key areas impacting our government and community.

In this episode, Leonard discusses:

• 🏛️ Overview of the federal government shutdown and its implications

• 🏢 Federal updates from Washington, D.C. — including Leech Lake–specific developments

• 🏗️ Infrastructure progress — with the largest number of projects underway at the same time in recent years

• 📉 Reflecting on the start of his tenure in 2022, when the Band was facing a significant fiscal crisis — and the steps taken to stabilize our financial position

• 🌎 Leonard’s transition to his new leadership role with NCAI

Stay informed & connected with the work being done on behalf of our band.

📻 This episode will be streamed on KOJB Radio, stay tuned for updates on this

💬 Have a topic you’d like us to cover or a question for the team? Drop a comment below or message our page.

📣 Tribal Brief – September Edition Broadcast Schedule 📣Tune in to hear the latest Tribal Brief airing on KOJB Radio!Here...
10/24/2025

📣 Tribal Brief – September Edition Broadcast Schedule 📣

Tune in to hear the latest Tribal Brief airing on KOJB Radio!
Here are the updated broadcast times:

🗓 Friday, October 24 – 3 PM, 5 PM
🗓 Saturday, October 25 – 9 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM
🗓 Sunday, October 26 – 9 AM, 12 Noon, 3 PM
🗓 Monday, October 27 – 8 AM, 10 AM, 4 PM
🗓 Tuesday, October 28 – 9 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM

🎧 Be sure to tune in on Radio

10/20/2025

NOW STREAMING– Episode 5 of the Tribal Brief Podcast Month of September

This months episode features Secretary Treasurer-Leonard Fineday, major updates and hot topics impacting our communities:

1. 🏳 Tribal Flag Plaza — A powerful new presence in St. Paul.

2. 🏈 IGA Mid-Year — Hot topic: sports betting and what it means moving forward.

3. 🏛 NCAI Unity Days in D.C. — Key legislative updates, including new housing HQ funding.

4. 💰 NAFOA — Strengthening Native financial leadership and economic opportunity.

5. 🏗 Local LL Updates — Ball Club groundbreaking, MOU with Itasca County, and the new LL Cannabis Code.

6. ⚠ Federal Pre-Shutdown — What’s at stake for Tribal nations.

Stay informed & connected with the work being done on behalf of our band.

📻 This episode will be streamed on KOJB Radio this week — stay tuned for broadcast times to be posted on our page.

💬 Have a topic you’d like us to cover or a question for the team? Drop a comment below or message our page.

09/20/2025

📣 NOW STREAMING: Episode 4 of the Tribal Brief Podcast for the Month of August!🎙️

This months episode features Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday, sharing updates on:

* 🌾 Natural Resources (Wild Rice / DNR / EPA )

* 🏗️ Infrastructure Projects 🚧

*💰 Finance 📊

Stay informed and connected with the work being done on behalf of our Band.

📻 This will be streamed on KOJB Radio next week — stay tuned for times being posted on our page.

📬 Any suggestions on topics you’d like discussed or questions?
Please comment 💬 or message our page!

08/13/2025

Audio from this months Tribal Brief will be streamed on the KOJB radio @ these times & dates below:

Tuesday, August 12 1pm & 4pm
Wednesday, August 13 9am, 2pm & 5pm
Thursday, August 14 10am & 3pm
Friday, August 15 8am,1pm & 4pm
Saturday August 16 9am & 3pm
Sunday, August 17 8am, 12pm & 5pm

Questions please feel free to reach out to our page!

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