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Cultural-Related Videos

​Students, alumni, and faculty from the University of Minnesota’s Ojibwe language program discuss the techniques and experiences which have helped them achieve proficiency in this endangered language.
This Elder interview is part of the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings project. To learn more about the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings visit here.
Max Defender describes himself as a common man raised on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota. He was given the right to carry on ceremonies of the Ojibwa people by his elders.
​Entitled "What we have been gifted" this hour long documentary was released in 2009 to DVD and focuses on the lives and culture of the people of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and the vital culture and heritage that persists in this close-knit indigenous community in central Minnesota.
​“Ojibwe Oral Tradition” begins with Ojibwe origin narratives, and chronicles the decline and near disappearance of Ojibwe language and culture, continues through rebirth and renewal, and comes full circle to today’s new cultural renaissance and revival of language and tradition. 
Dr. Anton Treuer explains how an Ojibwe leader named Hole in the Day capitalized on the timing and geography of the Dakota War to deceive, manipulate his own people as well as the U.S. Government in order to gain advantage in negotiating agreements from the US government.
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  • The Turtle Mountains
    • The Leaders
    • The Ojibwe people
    • The Metis People
    • Native Hall of Honor
  • Our Culture
    • The Pow Wow
    • Metis Music/Dance
    • Local Foodways
    • Local Music
    • Local Artists
  • Heritage Blog