The Waterers

Anne Dunn reflects on her early writing. Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Anne Dunn speaks about her life of struggle fight for Indigenous and environmental rights.  Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Anne Dunn speaks about the books she has published and how they have been recieved. Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Anne Dunn shares how she developed as a writer over time. Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Anne Dunn shares how she was given her Ojibwe name when she was a young woman. Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Anne Dunn speaks to the importance of  elders sharing their knowledge with other generations. Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Anne Dunn shares her memories about what life was like living in Cass Lake as a young girl.    Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Anne Dunn shares her reflections on she became a writer and storyteller.   Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Donna Cloud speaks about the valuable cultural activities taking place in her life long residence of Inger, a village of 77 people located on the Leech Lake Reservation.   Lucy Kingbird, her student, recorded Donna's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Donna Cloud shares the traditional Ojibwe values that often referred to as "Grandparent Teachings." Lucy Kingbird, her student, recorded Donna's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Donna Cloud shares her reflections on growing up in the village of Inger, located on the Leech Lake Reservation.   Lucy Kingbird, her student, recorded Donna's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Madonna Fourstar LaRocque shares her reflections on the struggles many young people face in terms of their sobriety.  Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

LaDonna Fourstar LaRocque shares her reflections on what it meant to raise her two sons.  Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

LaDonna Fourstar LaRocque shares stories about her connection and deep love for her grandchildren.  Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Madonna Fourstar LaRocque shares her reflections on marriage, grief and reconnection.  Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Madonna Fourstar LaRocque shares childhood memories of going to pow wows on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana.  Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

MaDonna Fourstar LaRocque shares memories of her own childhood growing up on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana.  Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.