leech lake nation

digital archives dating back to 1991

In Progress artists have been working with youth from the Leech Lake Reservation since 1989. It began with some visiting and then quickly moved into workshops, school residencies, teacher trainings and is so honored to present this archive of video and photographic works produced by youth, educators  and community organizers from the Leech Lake Reservation. The archive dates back to 1991 and include elder and artist interviews, documentaries, narrative shorts, and an amazing collection of photographic art. In Progress continues its partnership with for so many years. We have done our best to care for the stories and keep them safe and available to those connected to them. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions. Please share these stories with others in your community. Please use them as resources for teaching and educating others.