Yo! Dr. Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University, visits the tent for an expansive conversation about Native American history, culture, and spirituality. From explaining the complex origins of the Ojibwe people and their encounters with French colonizers to sharing intimate details about naming ceremonies, spiritual fasting, and traditional medicinal practices, Dr. Treuer provides insight into Native American life. He tackles challenging topics like reservation life, cultural stereotypes, and the real story behind historical tragedies, while celebrating the richness and resilience of Ojibwe traditions. WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️

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0:00 Intro

1:25 Meet Dr. Anton Truer

3:52 Ojibwe Culture

7:14 Anton’s Mother Inspiring Him

11:40 Cultural Dominance In Workplace

14:50 History of The Word “Indian”

21:19 “Inuit” vs “Eskimo”

24:00 Origins of Ojibwe

35:51 Importance of Understanding History

38:12 French Colonization of Ojibwe

47:30 Ojibwe Conflicts

55:34 Treaties vs War

58:07 Spiritual Aspect of Ojibwe

1:05:14 The Ojibwe Conversion to Catholicism

1:07:51 Ojibwe Cultural Practices

1:20:40 Importance of Guidance

1:26:51 Naming Ceremonies + Spiritual Fasting

1:41:16 Ojibwe Funerals

1:44:41 Medicinal Practices of Ojibwe

1:49:54 Would You Want To Be a Native

1:53:12 Were Natives Were Savages

1:55:24 Blankets Killing Natives

1:57:39 Washington Redskins

2:02:58 Reservation LIfe

2:11:21 Casinos

2:14:39 Substance Abuse on Reservations

1:16:53 Check Out Dr. Truer’s Work

2:18:46 Ojibwe Good-bye

2:19:04 Today In History