Ceremonies

Margaret Benner of Nett Lake Village reflects on the teachings passed down from her mother, aunties, and elders about honoring the bears through seasonal feasts and ceremony. She shares how these traditions and the guidance of spiritual advisors continue to shape her understanding of culture, dance, and lifelong learning.

What is The Waterers?

a series of stories and reflections shared across generations. These episodes were created by young artists seeking to honor stories shared with them by family members across the state of Minnesota.