Anton Treuer, an author and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University joins us to share about his most recent book and his thoughts on current issues like Land Back and language revitalization. Then, we learn more about the history of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve with local historian Brad Steinmetz.
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Anton Treuer on his latest book, Land Back and language revitalization
The author of “Everything You Wanted To Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask” returns to talk about his latest book and the work he’s doing to preserve the Ojibwe language. Plus, a tribe in Northern Minnesota recieved 12,000 acres of land back.
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The story of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is located between La Farge and Wildcat Mountain State Park. This paddling and camping hotspot is also home to history: There are more than 450 prehistoric archaeological sites, left behind by the area’s first inhabitants. We learn about the area’s deep history, and how the reserve came to be.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Anton Treuer Guest
- Brad Steinmetz Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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