Anne dunn

Waterer & Elder Storyteller

we have to stand up and we have to fight, and we have to make our voices heard!

Anne Dunn is an Anishinabeg-Ojibwe grandmother story-teller. She was born on the Red Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota, was enrolled at the White Earth Reservation, grew up on the Leech Lake Reservation and now resides in Cass Lake. Her books include: "When Beaver Was Very Great," "Grandmother's Gift" and "Winter Thunder"

Anne, is my grandmother and a respected elder that has dedicated herself to telling stories, and protecting others through her activism. She shared with me her stories and creativity. She is a strong person who has always stood for water and women.

—photographs by Nigigoonsikwe Humphrey