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The Waterers

a series of stories and reflections shared across generations. These episodes were created by young artists seeking to honor stories shared with them by family members across the state of Minnesota.

society & culture documentary

All Episodes

7:04

Dating

The Waterers ·

2025/09/28

Elder Shirley Young and her daughter Valerie Cash Young, provide insight and advice about the joys and responsibilities of dating. Animikiikaakwezenz (granddaughter and daughter) recorded Shirey'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.

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4:30

Becoming A Parent

The Waterers ·

2025/09/28

Elder Shirley Young speaks to her personal experiences raising children and the discipline and determination it requires. Animikiikaakwezenz, her granddaughter, recorded Shirey'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.

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1:53

My Father Had A Dream

The Waterers ·

2025/09/23

Elder Sarah Jackson tell of how her father had a dream about making a drum for the community. Bezhigo Binesiikwens, her granddaughter, recorded Sarah'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.

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0:43

Drum Songs

The Waterers ·

2025/09/23

Elder Sarah Jackson explains how drums get their songs. Bezhigo Binesiikwens, her granddaughter, recorded Sarah'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.

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1:36

Miskwaabik

The Waterers ·

2025/09/23

Michael Smith Jr. graciously shared a traditional teaching about the origins and purpose of copper with the Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak production team. In this episode he tells the story of how the Ojibwe people came to learn about copper. This episode is in Ojibwemowin.

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4:51

The Gift of Copper

The Waterers ·

2025/09/23

Michael Smith Jr. graciously shared a traditional teaching about the origins and purpose of copper with the Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak production team. In this episode he tells the story of how the Ojibwe people came to learn about copper.

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1:10

Our Water Walkers

The Waterers ·

2025/09/23

Michael Smith Jr. graciously shared a traditional teaching about the origins and purpose of copper with the Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak production team. In this episode he speaks to the role of water walkers and protectors of the earth and how they utilize copper in their work.

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0:48

Learn Our Teachings

The Waterers ·

2025/09/23

Michael Smith Jr. graciously shared a traditional teaching about the origins and purpose of copper with the Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak production team. In this episode he speaks to the community asking everyone to learn their teachings.

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1:42

Becoming A Drum Keeper

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

Elder Sarah Jackson tells how she became a drum keeper. Bezhigo Binesiikwens, her granddaughter, recorded Sarah'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.

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2:38

Bravery

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

Gerald White speaks to how he was taught about the act of bravery when he was a youth. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald'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.

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2:38

Back In The Day

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

Gerald White speaks to what is was like to grow up in Inger as a boy. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald'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.

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2:43

Growth

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

Gerald White reflects on how he sees youth learning from their elders and how he strives to be their teacher of Ojibwe traditional activities. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald'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.

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4:15

How We Were Raised

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

Gerald White reflects on the traditional values he was raised with and how he practices those values in his daily life. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald'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.

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2:01

Kindness

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

Gerald White talks about the importance of being kind to others. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald'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.

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3:30

Telling A Story

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

Anne Dunn talks about how she tells stories so that her audience will listen and potentially find themselves through words . 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.

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1:52

My First Book

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

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.

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1:15

Living In A Struggle

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

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.

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2:23

I Write A Lot Of Stories

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

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.

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1:12

I Was Always A Writer

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

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.

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2:58

How I Got My Name

The Waterers ·

2025/09/20

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.

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