High school student explores her Ojibwe identity and culture through fashion
May 5, 2026
“For [Adionna] Otis, creating wearable items helps her feel more connected to her Ojibwe identity and culture.”
“For [Adionna] Otis, creating wearable items helps her feel more connected to her Ojibwe identity and culture.”
“The school will set up a permanent endowment with the surprise gift.”
“It’s estimated that there are fewer than 1,000 fluent Ojibwe speakers in Minnesota and far fewer Dakota first language speakers…‘The goal is to grow the
“During this year’s competition, teams will showcase their knowledge of the Dakota language through a variety of challenges, including quizzes, speaking, and singing.”
“‘It felt very good that finally someone like me, a Native American, has finally been recognized for speaking his own language.’”
