Common Ground 712 Bemidjigamaag Powwow 2015 Preview
Channel: Lakeland PBS
Date: 2016-03-24

Airs Thursday April 14th at 7pm and repeats over the weekend on Lakeland Prime & Plus. Available for concurrent web streaming.

Episode decription: Hear from local leaders, Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht, Leech Lake Chairwoman Carri Jones, Red Lake Chairman Darrell G. Seki Sr., & former White Earth Chairwoman Erma Vizenor about the historical and cultural significance of the Sanford Powwow of Spring, 2015. Go behind the scenes with organizers KOJB’s Brad Walhof & Darryl Northbird and KAXE’s Maggie Montgomery as they prepare to receive Minnesota’s Governor Mark Dayton, plus thousands from the surrounding communities to celebrate at Bemidji’s Sanford Center. Interview with elder George Earth Sr.