Author: Ronnie Mason
Raye Zaragoza is the kind of artist who wears her heart on her sleeve and brings generations of stories into her music. Known for her soulful voice and deeply personal lyrics, Zaragoza joined RONN!E on Daybreak Star Radio to talk about her journey as a singer-songwriter, her diverse cultural roots, and the powerful blend of […]
When Violet Duncan speaks, you feel the energy of generations flowing through her words. A storyteller, author, dancer, and advocate, Violet is on a mission to uplift Indigenous culture through movement, literature, and language. In a recent conversation with RONN!E on Daybreak Star Radio, she opened up about her roots, her work, and the love […]
Author Cheryl Isaacs might be best known for her debut novel The Unfinished, but long before it hit shelves, she was already running—both through stories and through the Carolinian forests of Southwestern Ontario. A proud Mohawk woman from Six Nations, Isaacs is an educator, runner, and writer who weaves Indigenous identity into eerie, heartfelt fiction […]
When you sit down with Arigon Starr, you quickly realize you’re not talking to someone who fits neatly into one category. Musician. Actor. Comic book creator. Playwright. She’s done it all—and on her own terms. “I’m tribally enrolled in the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma,” Starr told RONN!E in an exclusive interview with Daybreak Star Radio, […]
At Daybreak Star Radio, we’re dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices in all areas of life. Jermaine Jackson, host of The Winner’s Edge (Thursdays at 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST), sat down with Kendall Currence, an exceptional athlete breaking barriers both on and off the court. A member of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Nation, […]
Tuesday’s December 10th’s game between the Seattle Kraken and the Florida Panthers was an intense matchup filled with moments of grit and determination, with a closely contested 2-1 game. The game was a close contest from the first puck drop, with both teams showcasing strong defensive plays and stellar goaltending. The match carried special significance […]
Lakota Beatty, of the Caddo Nation, shared her remarkable journey with Jermaine Jackson on Daybreak Star Radio. From playing on a backyard dirt court to a professional basketball career and work with Nike’s N7 program, Lakota embodies perseverance. Her Daybreak Star interview highlighted key advice for young athletes: “Persevere. Embrace your roots. Give back.” She […]
Jermaine Jackson, host of The Winner’s Edge on Daybreak Star Radio, recently sat down with basketball great Damen Bell-Holter for an insightful interview. A proud member of Alaska’s Haida people, Damen shared stories about his basketball journey, his dedication to empowering Indigenous communities, and how his heritage continues to shape his mission. From Haida Roots […]
Drew Michael, a talented artist from Anchorage, Alaska, is currently showcasing his work at the Sacred Circle Gallery at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. In an insightful interview with Daybreak Star Radio’s Evan, Drew shared how his art connects to the human condition and how his life experiences shape his creativity. His exhibit invites viewers […]
Recognizing that the land is a relative rather than a resource, reframes the normalization of land commodification, contamination, and exploitation. Native peoples practice land stewardship and understand and foster a literal connection to the land. In this final segment of the Land Stewardship: Dirt Alert blog series, Brit Reed discusses what it means to have […]
