Walking the Old Road: The Story of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Chippewa

"Walking the Old Road: The Story of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Chippewa" is a monthly series told through the words and stories of the people who lived in Chippewa City. By recording the history of Chippewa City, it's our intent to honor the people who came before by sharing the views, stories and life experiences of those most often marginalized within the context of American history.

The series is produced by Staci Lola Drouillard, a Grand Marais native of Grand Portage Ojibwe descent. While attending college in 1987, Staci interviewed Ojibwe artist George Morrison at Grand Portage. It was at this time that Staci first began to unravel the story of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Chippewa. Staci’s journey resulted in a Master’s thesis titled, “The Village of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Chippewa: A Study in Place and Identity, 1850-1950.”

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"Walking the Old Road: The Story of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Chippewa" is a monthly series told through the words and stories of the people who lived in Chippewa City. By recording the history of Chippewa City, it's our intent to honor the people who came before by sharing the views, stories and life experiences of those most often marginalized within the context of American history.

The series is produced by Staci Lola Drouillard, a Grand Marais native of Grand Portage Ojibwe descent. While attending college in 1987, Staci interviewed Ojibwe artist George Morrison at Grand Portage. It was at this time that Staci first began to unravel the story of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Chippewa. Staci’s journey resulted in a Master’s thesis titled, “The Village of Chippewa City... Show full description