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

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Dewe'igan Stories 1
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers
Caption: Animiki playing Handdrum
An interview with Animiki about Dewe’igan teachings and stories.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 18:25
  • Purchases: 1
The Start of the Niigaane Ojibwe Immersion School
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers
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.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Start of the Bugonaygeshig School
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers
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.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 15:32
  • Purchases: 1
Weathering the Storm
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers
Caption: 2012 storm path in Cass Lake, MN, Credit: Leech Lake DRM
A comparison of the wind storm from 1940 and 2012.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 26:21
  • Purchases: 1
Boarding Schools and Historical Trauma
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers
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
Traditional Ways of Teaching and Learning
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: The Oshkaabewisag: The Messengers
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