Names and identity, Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin

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A colorful map of the Great Lakes area that outlines the historic lands of the native tribes.
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Changing our names can have a big impact on how we see ourselves. We discuss how names and identity are linked. We also talk with a historian about the overlooked history of the Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • How our names impact our identity

    Our names can be an important part of our identity. So what happens when we change them? An ethnic identity historian joins us to look at some of the history of name changes, and the cultural significance behind them.

  • Correcting the history of Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin

    A historian who is a citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe wrote a book correcting the inaccurate history of his tribe’s land in northern Wisconsin and other parts of the Great Lakes region. He joins us to discuss his research that has been named a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Kirsten Fermaglich Guest
  • Michael Witgen Guest

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