The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers

Series produced by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle

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The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers radio show vividly brings to life, the epic story of the people and the landscape of the Leech lake Reservation. Hosts: Shirley Nordrum and Nicole Buckanaga.

The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers radio show vividly brings to life, the epic story of the people and the landscape of the Leech lake Reservation. Some of the topics include visiting local communities and hearing the voice of both Elder and Youth telling us what they have seen in the past and share their dreams for the future of their community. Topics are educational to the lives of the people.


26 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Caption: Leech Lake baby in Dikinaagan
Discussing the traditional ways of teaching and learning starting with the Dikinaagan and moving through generational sharing of knowledge.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 31:29
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Carlisle Indian School
A Discussion on the US Government Boarding School Experiment, Historical Trauma, and our resiliency.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 28:28
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: 2012 storm path in Cass Lake, MN, Credit: Leech Lake DRM
A comparison of the wind storm from 1940 and 2012.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 26:21
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: The first graduating class of the Bugonaygeshig School
A discussion of how the Bugonaygeshig School started and interviews with Rose Robinson - The first Native licensed teacher at the school.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 15:32
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Leslie Harper, Director of Niiganne Ojibwe Language Immersion School
A discussion about the start of Niigaane Ojibwe Immersion School and an interview with Leslie Harper, Director of Niigaane.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Animiki playing Handdrum
An interview with Animiki about Dewe’igan teachings and stories.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 18:25
  • Purchases: 1
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An interview with Dave Northbird and his journey and teachings of Dewe’igan.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 25:53
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Animiki playing Flute
Interview with Animiki about his story, experience and teachings of the Flute.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 23:54
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Bugonaygeshig, George White, & Baadwewidang of Leech Lake Pillager
Interview with Giiwedin and his Grandfather George White’s memories of the Battle.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 26:43
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Simone Senogles Ojibwe Bee Keeper
Interview with Simone Senegoles about bees and bee keeping.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 31:50
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 33:18
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: JOM Logo
A continued discussion about Indian Education and Johnson O’Malley Program (JOM)

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 31:40
  • Purchases: 1

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  • Length: 29:51
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  • Length: 30:19
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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 29:35
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Bear Island Flint Corn
A discussion about seed keepers.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 32:06
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: A pumptank manhole and alarm
A discussion about protecting our lands and water.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 31:02
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Organizing Apprenticeship Cass Lake Tour
A discussion about equity and justice for food sovereignty.

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 32:30
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Ode'iminan (Strawberries)
A discussion about equity and justice for food sovereignty.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 33:08
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Alex Copenace Hand Drum
More Dewe'igan teachings and stories.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 21:37
  • Purchases: 1