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More voices
August 20, 2003

— Voices

A collage of American Indian voices talking about their spiritual beliefs. Listen.

What is traditional? Tony Treuer, Ojibwe language professor at Bemidji State University. Listen.

The importance of the Ojibwe language in Native spirituality. Tony Treuer. Listen.

The role of storytelling. Frank Dickenson, Red Lake tribal elder. Listen.

--Commentaries

Is it sacred enough? Winona LaDuke, White Earth Reservation. Read.

Find common ground. Father Bill Mehrkens, St. Mary's Mission, Red Lake Reservation. Read.

A reflection on Native spirituality. Rev. Lisa White Smith, Episcopal priest, White Earth Reservation. Read.

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