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Minnesota author’s Ojibwe Word of the Day series keeps language, history alive

by Rachel Hutton September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw’s new book, “The Seven Generations and Seven Grandfather Teachings,” shows how language carries cultural wisdom.

Ojibwe language ‘nest’ in Cloquet teaches kids to speak their native tongue

by Robyn Katona February 27, 2023March 14, 2023

Return of rare Ojibwe horse lifts spirits—but its conservation needs help.

by Dan Kraker August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

BJ Gotchie, forestry and fire restoration coordinator for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and a tribal member, talks about how prescribed burns have helped rejuvenate the forest and spurred the growth of blueberry bushes and other native shrubs.

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

In Minnesota’s forest management, Indigenous knowledge now shapes scientific practice.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III and Kirsti Marohn July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Indigenous protesters, allies make a push in St. Paul to stop Line 3

by Andrew Hazzard August 26, 2021August 27, 2021