In association with the exhibit, Gaa-miinigoowiziyang “What We were Given”, Mary Moose, a first language Ojibwe and Cree speaker from Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, Ontario Canada, will present Ojibwe Storytelling on February 3 from 6 to 8pm and Ojibwe Star Knowledge with Joseph Sutherland on February 4 from 1 – 3pm at Watermark. There is no charge for either of these events.
Mary Moose was raised in the bush where she learned Ojibwe knowledge and values. She currently lives in Hinkley, MN and has worked as a language teacher, previously with her husband and now, with her sons. Mary has traveled throughout the United States and Canada to share Ojibwe stories. She has authored three books and dedicates her life to passing on Ojibwe knowledge and values. Watermark is honored to have her share her stories in the Bemidji community at their facility.
