living histories EXHIBIT SERIES
artwork by youth from Leech Lake Reservation
circa 2024
In 2024 In Progress artists worked with students from the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School to support them in creating digital stories that honor the language, culture and families that make the school a powerful place for learning. You can view many of the stories below and share them with others as part of our partner efforts to promote culturally centered learning activities.
living our traditional teachings in friendship
5th grade students from the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School worked to create a video that honored friendships they have developed that are centered in the seven grandfather teachings of love, kindness, honesty, respect, bravery, wisdom, humility and truth. The students worked in teams to plan, record and edit their stories. They also recorded the narration. Special thanks to their 5th grade teacher Laurel Carlson who supervised and supported their work. Student producers: Cyla, Deeondra, Esteban, Jayda, Jaylie, Matthew, Skwaana, Tala & Tori.
This podcast series was created with the hopes of sharing the language within Anishinaabe communities. Please scan the QR code to load these language tools to your phone and share within your networks
ziigwan anishinaabewinikaadan
A series of podcasts featuring students of the Niigaane Language Immersion Program at the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School. 4th - 6th grade students of the program wanted to share with others the words and phrases they are learning that express the joys of the spring season.
mashkikiwaaboo
3rd grade students researched a variety of medicinal teas used locally within traditional Anishinaabe communities. They learned to photograph and design posters that were then shared within the school and beyond. They also sought out language speakers to help find the correct words and phrases to title their posters. Special thanks to their teacher Priscilla Smith and the team of Ojibwe Culture instructors that assisted students in collecting accurate information.
A School For Our Children - A developing documentary about Cultural education
Students from the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School interviewed their parents about what they value about education at the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School and why they have chosen to send their children to this language and culture rich tribal school. The video is still in progress but the insights shared demonstrate the deep history and traditional values held by students, staff members and families.
You can view and download A School For Our Children as well as each parent interview by clicking the button below
BRING THEM Home / where arts & activism meet
Students from the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School attended
Behind the scenes
Whenever possible we work to document artists in their elements. Below are just some of the many photographs documenting Living Histories’ digital storytelling experience.
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Living Histories and our partnership with the Bug O Nay Ge Shig school dates back to 1989. Funding in recent years has been predominantly from the National Endowment for Arts - Arts Education Program as well as a series of individuals, program partners and foundations.