Tribal Histories

Bad River Ojibwe History

Special | 26m 46s

By the Kagagon and Bad Rivers, Mary Bigboy, Thomas O’Connor Sr. and Robert Powless Sr. share stories of the Bad River Ojibwe, from their early migration to the Lake Superior shores to a once-thriving lumbering community to the present day honoring of traditions through the drum, ceremonies, and harvesting the wild rice.

Aired: 08/24/15 | Rating: TV-G

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