In the 1970s, Maude became concerned that Ojibwe people were forgetting their history and culture. Inspired to make a change, she set out on a mission to lift her memories from her mind and record ...

Balbin's marvelous paintings capture the essence of each elder: She communicates the spirituality of James "Pipe" Mustache Sr. by showing him waist-deep in water while wearing traditional headdress.

This is reflected in the floral patterns common in traditional Ojibwe art forms—reminding us that the plants were placed here first, followed by the animals, birds and fish.

The Ojibwe people of modern-day Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin have for 1,000 years adhered to a spiritual prophecy to live “where food grows on the water.” That food is native wild rice ...