Ojibwe Stories

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - The Struggle for a More Just Treaty

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we talk with Michele Hakala-Beeksma about the precedents and the groundbreaking history of the Treaty of 1854 and why th

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa – Positive Leadership Spreading Like Ripples in Water

Roxanne DeLille and Valerie Shangreaux discuss their work with The Community Leadership Programs at The Blandin Foundation, building leadership skills in rural and reserv

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Leadership Roles

Roxanne DeLille and Valerie Shangreaux share their experiences in community leadership: how they entered into leadership roles, who inspired and encouraged them, and the

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - The Misaabekong Ojibwe Immersion Program in Duluth

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we talk with Edye Howes, Coordinator of American Indian Education for ISD 709, and Gordon Jourdain, the Lead Teacher of

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Serving in WWII

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we talk with Richard Smith, an elder of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, who talks about

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - The Three Camps of Ojibwe Culture (Part 2 of 2)

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we listen to Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzalez, Obizaan's

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - The Three Camps of Ojibwe Culture (Part 1 of 2)

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we listen to Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzalez, Obizaan's

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Resisting Change

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we listen to Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzalez, Obizaan's

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - "The World Needs a Spiritual Way of Living."

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have a conversation with Dennis Jones about the

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - "Everything We See, Sees Us."

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we welcome back Nancy Jones, a respected elder from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation near Fort Frances, Ontario.

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Respect for Our Bodies and Our Differences

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we listen to Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. He talks about the value that

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Remembering Amik

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have conversation with Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzal

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Larry Smallwood (Amik)

KUMD is saddened by the passing of Larry Smallwood [Amik], a longtime contributor to our program Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa. We send our thoughts and condolences to h

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Healing by Honoring Traditions

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we continue our conversation with Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chat

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Letting Go of Negativity

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have conversation with Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzal

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Dan Jones (Part 1 of 2)

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have a conversation with Dan Jones about many topics, including clans, elders, and geographical place names. Dan is f

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - Dan Jones (Part 2 of 2)

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we continue our conversation with Dan Jones about many topics, including clans, elders, and geographical place names. Da

Ojibwe Concert Special

KUMD shared an concert on Thanksgiving with Native American musicians Sonny Johnson and Annie Humphrey in an evening of Minnesota music and stories of shared traditions.

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - "I'm connected with all the living things around me."

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we welcome back Nancy Jones, a respected elder from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation near Fort Frances, Ontario.

Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa - "I am so proud of them; they speak Ojibwe."

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have another conversation with Leona Wakonabo and Gerri Howard. They grew up on the Leech Lake Reservation and curren