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Intro and Outro

"Anishinaabe Way: Lives, Words and Stories of Ojibwe People" is an original radio series that explores the many facets of Ojibwe life. It examines the words and stories of Anishinaabe people, from artist to elders to children. In this edition of Anishinaabe Way, producer Staci Drouillard [DREW-lard] speaks with Fond du Lac elder Rick DeFoe. DeFoe gave a brief interview while attending an anti-sulfide mining rally in Duluth, Minneosta in March of 2012. He discusses the role of tribes in protecting clean water, including children in such activities and explains the importance of eagles to Anishinaabe people.

That was Staci Drouillard with WTIP North Shore Community Radio, online at wtip.org. Support for this feature comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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