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Revitalizing the Ojibwe Language event planned for Feb. 13

Chato Gonzales will help us understand this renewed interest and give an overview about what is involved in making Ojibwe a teachable language.

February 05, 2023 12:57 PM

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Long Lake to host traditional Ojibwe wigwam building event

PALISADE — Ojibwe culture and history intersect with a weekend project during the Dec. 2 Ojibwe wigwam building event at Long Lake Conservation Center.

November 02, 2022 07:00 AM

Sarah (Thorp) Heald of Brainerd paints a fur trade scene at the Minnesota State Fair Works Progress Administration art exhibit.

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Brainerd artist helps create Crow Wing, Morrison county historical societies

Sarah (Thorp) Heald lived from 1881 to 1954. The 73-year-old artist’s paintings often portrayed Crow Wing County's early pioneer days and the Ojibwe in the area. Four of her works are on display in the historic courthouse with more in the county museum on Laurel Street in Brainerd.

July 18, 2022 08:00 AM

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Chief Hole-in-the-Day the Younger (Bagone-giizhiig in Ojibwe)

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Chief Hole-in-the-Day the Younger’s assassination altered history

The assassination of Chief Hole-in-the-Day the Younger occurred on June 27, 1868, or 154 years ago to the day on Monday the 27th. Hole-in-the-Day the Younger became chief of the Mississippi band of Ojibwe after the death of his father, Bagone-giizhig the Elder.

June 27, 2022 09:30 AM

By Frank Lee

Those affiliated with St. Cloud State State University perform archeological work near the barn on Peter MacDougall's farmstead near Royalton in Morrison County.

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Morrison County Historical Society offers tours of archeological site near Royalton

The Morrison County Historical Society is offering tours of the St. Cloud State University archaeological survey of the William Warren Two Rivers house site and Peter MacDougall farmstead near Royalton on Thursday, June 9, and Friday, and June 16 and 17.

June 06, 2022 05:30 AM

By Frank Lee

Linda Louise Bryan dressed as Elizabeth Ayer

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19th century Little Falls area school included Native Americans

Linda Louise Bryan is a scholar “obsessed” with Belle Prairie, the village north of Little Falls that was founded by Frederic and Elizabeth Ayer when the Minnesota Territory was also founded. Bryan gave a free presentation Saturday, March 5, at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in Little Falls.

March 07, 2022 06:15 AM

By Frank Lee

Photo of Michael Migizi Sullivan, an Ojibwe storyteller.

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Long Lake Conservation Center to host traditional Ojibwe storytelling event

Michael Migizi Sullivan will share a traditional Aadizookaan — a sacred story often about a legend or myth. The event is free and open to everyone. Prior to the storytelling, the registrants are invited to an hourlong, naturalist-guided nature hike.

February 06, 2022 10:52 AM

By Dispatch staff report