Makwa Zoongide'ewin Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/makwa-zoongideewin Makwa Zoongide'ewin is a podcast series that shares stories and reflections from the Drift/Benner Family of Nett Lake Village, Bois Forte Nation. Four generations speak about their deep and enduring relationship with the bears that share their homeland. Through voices of elders an youth, listeners learn about the Bear Clan, cultural teachings, and the balance of respect, protection, and coexistence that defines Ojibwe life. These stories reveal how ancestral knowledge, humor, and spiritual connection should continue to guide the community’s understanding of kinship with the natural world. © In Progress 08ef7f6e-016d-5a4d-979e-f4d69c5a3edd no en Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:47:09 -0700 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:01:25 -0800 http://www.in-progress.org https://img.transistor.fm/UMny5qc8DtamgJUN3Im_ir4bNtsxW7WGTXzgqLRCZa0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iOGY5/YTc2YWMwNGZlODQ2/ZjNlY2ZjOWU0YTQ4/NDQ3NC5qcGc.jpg Makwa Zoongide'ewin http://www.in-progress.org episodic Drift Family of Nett Lake Village Makwa Zoongide'ewin is a podcast series that shares stories and reflections from the Drift/Benner Family of Nett Lake Village, Bois Forte Nation. Four generations speak about their deep and enduring relationship with the bears that share their homeland. Through voices of elders an youth, listeners learn about the Bear Clan, cultural teachings, and the balance of respect, protection, and coexistence that defines Ojibwe life. These stories reveal how ancestral knowledge, humor, and spiritual connection should continue to guide the community’s understanding of kinship with the natural world. Makwa Zoongide'ewin is a podcast series that shares stories and reflections from the Drift/Benner Family of Nett Lake Village, Bois Forte Nation. Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Bear Clan, Ojibwe Culture, Indigenous Teachings, Cultural Preservation, Spiritual Connection, Kinship with Nature, Elders, Youth Voices, Storytelling, Community, Coexistence, Respect for Wildlife, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Series, Waterers Oral Histories Program in Progress No No Spiritual Care 16 16 Spiritual Care full 2823f916-ea02-4014-9e70-a120e8563064 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4d93a76 Will Peters of the Bois Forte Nation reflects on the sacred responsibility Indigenous people hold as protectors of all beings—the two-legged, the four-legged, the winged, the swimmers, the crawlers, and the standing ones. In this conversation, Peters speaks with urgency about how colonization and commercialization have distanced communities from ceremony, love, and balance with the natural world. He calls for a return to cultural practices—honoring the bears, the trees, the waters, and the songs that once connected people to spirit. Through his words, he reminds listeners that renewal begins with love, strong voices, and the teachings carried by children and families who remember how to care for creation.

This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Will Peters of the Bois Forte Nation reflects on the sacred responsibility Indigenous people hold as protectors of all beings—the two-legged, the four-legged, the winged, the swimmers, the crawlers, and the standing ones. In this conversation, Peters speaks with urgency about how colonization and commercialization have distanced communities from ceremony, love, and balance with the natural world. He calls for a return to cultural practices—honoring the bears, the trees, the waters, and the songs that once connected people to spirit. Through his words, he reminds listeners that renewal begins with love, strong voices, and the teachings carried by children and families who remember how to care for creation.

This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:07:43 -0700 Will Peters Will Peters 407 Will Peters of the Bois Forte Nation reflects on the sacred responsibility Indigenous people hold as protectors of all beings—the two-legged, the four-legged, the winged, the swimmers, the crawlers, and the standing ones. In this conversation, Peters speaks with urgency about how colonization and commercialization have distanced communities from ceremony, love, and balance with the natural world. He calls for a return to cultural practices—honoring the bears, the trees, the waters, and the songs that once connected people to spirit. Through his words, he reminds listeners that renewal begins with love, strong voices, and the teachings carried by children and families who remember how to care for creation.

This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Red Lake Nation, Ojibwe, environmental stewardship, cultural revitalization, ceremony, bears, wild rice, Indigenous leadership, community healing, traditional teachings, water protection, intergenerational wisdom, decolonization, sacred ecology, oral history. No The Yearling 3 3 The Yearling full bbdb289a-2aba-4e61-8eb5-b92599cac09f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f481ac5b Deanna Drift from Nett Lake Village shares a lighthearted story about a mischievous young bear that frequently visited her home, earning the nickname “mangy butt.” Through humor and observation, she reminds us that bears are curious yet gentle beings, often more afraid of humans than we are of them. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Deanna Drift from Nett Lake Village shares a lighthearted story about a mischievous young bear that frequently visited her home, earning the nickname “mangy butt.” Through humor and observation, she reminds us that bears are curious yet gentle beings, often more afraid of humans than we are of them. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:07:55 -0700 Deanna Drift Deanna Drift 104 Deanna Drift from Nett Lake Village shares a lighthearted story about a mischievous young bear that frequently visited her home, earning the nickname “mangy butt.” Through humor and observation, she reminds us that bears are curious yet gentle beings, often more afraid of humans than we are of them. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Bear Story, Humor, Coexistence, Wildlife Encounters, Respect for Nature, Community Life, Indigenous Teachings, Human and Wildlife Connection, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Taking A Ride 15 15 Taking A Ride full 1bf10880-2ca9-4f40-966d-308546a3d26f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e101c858 Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, shares her joy in watching bears with her great-grandmother Mavis and caring for them by leaving food along the road. Her story reflects the love, respect, and connection between generations and the bears that live nearby. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, shares her joy in watching bears with her great-grandmother Mavis and caring for them by leaving food along the road. Her story reflects the love, respect, and connection between generations and the bears that live nearby. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:06:21 -0700 Serena Logan Serena Logan 41 Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, shares her joy in watching bears with her great-grandmother Mavis and caring for them by leaving food along the road. Her story reflects the love, respect, and connection between generations and the bears that live nearby. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Youth Voices, Family, Intergenerational Learning, Bears, Nature Connection, Ojibwe Teachings, Respect for Wildlife, Cultural Values, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Stand Up For Bears 14 14 Stand Up For Bears full 3589b09f-267a-4901-9fab-3a4a194b9900 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea12a3b6 Margaret Benner from Nett Lake Village emphasizes the need to educate others about the cultural and spiritual importance of bears to Native people. She shares how she greets bears in Ojibwe, honoring them as relatives who understand and deserve respect and protection. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Margaret Benner from Nett Lake Village emphasizes the need to educate others about the cultural and spiritual importance of bears to Native people. She shares how she greets bears in Ojibwe, honoring them as relatives who understand and deserve respect and protection. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:05:06 -0700 Margaret Benner Margaret Benner 80 Margaret Benner from Nett Lake Village emphasizes the need to educate others about the cultural and spiritual importance of bears to Native people. She shares how she greets bears in Ojibwe, honoring them as relatives who understand and deserve respect and protection. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Cultural Awareness, Bear Teachings, Indigenous Education, Ojibwe Language, Respect for Wildlife, Cultural Preservation, Spiritual Connection, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Protectors 13 13 Protectors full 984546c1-77cd-4b5b-9ba8-729a789e6cd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72031085 Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village shares teachings learned from her elders about the Bear Clan and the sacred role of bears as protectors, healers, and symbols of bravery. She reflects on their wisdom and self-healing nature, drawing connections between the bears’ behavior and the teachings that guide her community. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village shares teachings learned from her elders about the Bear Clan and the sacred role of bears as protectors, healers, and symbols of bravery. She reflects on their wisdom and self-healing nature, drawing connections between the bears’ behavior and the teachings that guide her community. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:03:05 -0700 Téa Drift Rivera Téa Drift Rivera 108 Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village shares teachings learned from her elders about the Bear Clan and the sacred role of bears as protectors, healers, and symbols of bravery. She reflects on their wisdom and self-healing nature, drawing connections between the bears’ behavior and the teachings that guide her community. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Bear Clan, Seven Grandfather Teachings, Protectors, Healers, Bravery, Indigenous Knowledge, Cultural Teachings, Spiritual Connection, Ojibwe Culture, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Spiritual Protection 12 12 Spiritual Protection full 5f123021-a255-45e3-aa27-962cbf9387b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d677cb96 Deanna Drift from Nett Lake Village recounts how she sought guidance from spiritual advisor Vern Adams to speak to tribal leaders about the sacredness of bears and the harm caused by their killing. She reflects on the spiritual and communal consequences that followed, the ceremonies of forgiveness, and the courage it takes to speak for those who cannot. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Deanna Drift from Nett Lake Village recounts how she sought guidance from spiritual advisor Vern Adams to speak to tribal leaders about the sacredness of bears and the harm caused by their killing. She reflects on the spiritual and communal consequences that followed, the ceremonies of forgiveness, and the courage it takes to speak for those who cannot. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:01:40 -0700 Deanna Drift Deanna Drift 139 Deanna Drift from Nett Lake Village recounts how she sought guidance from spiritual advisor Vern Adams to speak to tribal leaders about the sacredness of bears and the harm caused by their killing. She reflects on the spiritual and communal consequences that followed, the ceremonies of forgiveness, and the courage it takes to speak for those who cannot. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Spiritual Advisor, Bear Teachings, Cultural Healing, Ceremony, Community Leadership, Activism, Forgiveness, Spiritual Protection, Indigenous Voices, Cultural Responsibility, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Protect Them 11 11 Protect Them full b5daa6db-b671-4dbd-b3a7-dbe9366f6a02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b041b47 Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, expresses her heartfelt wish to protect the bears and honor their place in Ojibwe culture. Her words reflect a deep sense of care and responsibility for the natural world and its sacred beings. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, expresses her heartfelt wish to protect the bears and honor their place in Ojibwe culture. Her words reflect a deep sense of care and responsibility for the natural world and its sacred beings. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:27 -0700 Serena Logan Serena Logan 33 Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, expresses her heartfelt wish to protect the bears and honor their place in Ojibwe culture. Her words reflect a deep sense of care and responsibility for the natural world and its sacred beings. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Youth Voices, Bear Protection, Ojibwe Culture, Makwa, Environmental Stewardship, Indigenous Teachings, Cultural Responsibility, Nature Connection, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Poor Bear 10 10 Poor Bear full 8e595e45-269c-4b00-a87c-7048a27631b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c221a8c Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village shares a humorous yet heartfelt story about a bear that climbed into her car, teaching an unexpected lesson about responsibility and compassion. Through her young daughter’s innocent response, she reflects on the deep understanding that bears are relatives deserving of care, not fear. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village shares a humorous yet heartfelt story about a bear that climbed into her car, teaching an unexpected lesson about responsibility and compassion. Through her young daughter’s innocent response, she reflects on the deep understanding that bears are relatives deserving of care, not fear. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:59:36 -0700 Téa Drift Rivera Téa Drift Rivera 84 Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village shares a humorous yet heartfelt story about a bear that climbed into her car, teaching an unexpected lesson about responsibility and compassion. Through her young daughter’s innocent response, she reflects on the deep understanding that bears are relatives deserving of care, not fear. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Bear Story, Family, Compassion, Responsibility, Indigenous Teachings, Human and Wildlife Coexistence, Kinship, Parenting, Cultural Values, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Our Relatives 9 9 Our Relatives full 258510a3-a5fc-4072-b3ed-90f7ab70a689 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21380d6b Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village speaks about the sacred kinship between people and bears, emphasizing respect, protection, and reciprocity. She reflects on traditional teachings that honor the bear’s sacrifice and condemns wasteful harm against these spiritual relatives. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village speaks about the sacred kinship between people and bears, emphasizing respect, protection, and reciprocity. She reflects on traditional teachings that honor the bear’s sacrifice and condemns wasteful harm against these spiritual relatives. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:58:06 -0700 Téa Drift Rivera Téa Drift Rivera 77 Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village speaks about the sacred kinship between people and bears, emphasizing respect, protection, and reciprocity. She reflects on traditional teachings that honor the bear’s sacrifice and condemns wasteful harm against these spiritual relatives. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Bear Teachings, Kinship, Reciprocity, Cultural Respect, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Teachings, Environmental Ethics, Spiritual Connection, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No A Message To Our Leaders 8 8 A Message To Our Leaders full bf23ad2d-d51b-40e3-8589-22ec13a2892e https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa2f1a9b Deanna Drift of Nett Lake Village calls on community leaders to deepen their understanding of the cultural and spiritual significance of bears within Bois Forte traditions. She reminds them that true leadership includes learning from both traditional and contemporary knowledge to better serve their people. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Deanna Drift of Nett Lake Village calls on community leaders to deepen their understanding of the cultural and spiritual significance of bears within Bois Forte traditions. She reminds them that true leadership includes learning from both traditional and contemporary knowledge to better serve their people. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:56:58 -0700 Deanna Drift Deanna Drift 67 Deanna Drift of Nett Lake Village calls on community leaders to deepen their understanding of the cultural and spiritual significance of bears within Bois Forte traditions. She reminds them that true leadership includes learning from both traditional and contemporary knowledge to better serve their people. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Leadership, Cultural Responsibility, Bear Teachings, Indigenous Knowledge, Tradition and Modernity, Community, Indigenous Voices, Cultural Preservation, Spiritual Significance, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Makwa 7 7 Makwa full 3b63c946-3a5f-46ea-be78-f7f245eb88d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfed990f Mavis Drift, an elder from Nett Lake Village, shares teachings about the Bear Clan and its deep meaning in Ojibwe culture—symbolizing bravery, family, and spiritual protection. She reflects on the importance of naming ceremonies and the guidance they offer in understanding one’s connection to the spirit world. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Mavis Drift, an elder from Nett Lake Village, shares teachings about the Bear Clan and its deep meaning in Ojibwe culture—symbolizing bravery, family, and spiritual protection. She reflects on the importance of naming ceremonies and the guidance they offer in understanding one’s connection to the spirit world. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:56:01 -0700 Mavis Drift Mavis Drift 76 Mavis Drift, an elder from Nett Lake Village, shares teachings about the Bear Clan and its deep meaning in Ojibwe culture—symbolizing bravery, family, and spiritual protection. She reflects on the importance of naming ceremonies and the guidance they offer in understanding one’s connection to the spirit world. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Bear Clan, Ojibwe Culture, Naming Ceremony, Spiritual Protection, Bravery, Family Connection, Elders, Indigenous Teachings, Cultural Heritage, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Honor Them 6 6 Honor Them full fd466faf-6703-4c23-a080-f4f0e75daabd https://share.transistor.fm/s/de1a4561 Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, reflects on her experiences growing up in connection with her community and the natural world that surrounds it. Her story highlights the importance of listening, learning, and carrying forward the teachings of her elders. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, reflects on her experiences growing up in connection with her community and the natural world that surrounds it. Her story highlights the importance of listening, learning, and carrying forward the teachings of her elders. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:54:59 -0700 Serena Logan Serena Logan 30 Serena Logan, a youth from Nett Lake Village, reflects on her experiences growing up in connection with her community and the natural world that surrounds it. Her story highlights the importance of listening, learning, and carrying forward the teachings of her elders. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Youth Voices, Community, Nature Connection, Indigenous Teachings, Elders, Cultural Continuity, Storytelling, Minnesota, Indigenous Voices, Podcast Reflection No Ceremonies 5 5 Ceremonies full a450dfd2-352c-449a-9eee-fa66f28cacc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66311b6e Margaret Benner of Nett Lake Village reflects on the teachings passed down from her mother, aunties, and elders about honoring the bears through seasonal feasts and ceremony. She shares how these traditions and the guidance of spiritual advisors continue to shape her understanding of culture, dance, and lifelong learning.

]]> Margaret Benner of Nett Lake Village reflects on the teachings passed down from her mother, aunties, and elders about honoring the bears through seasonal feasts and ceremony. She shares how these traditions and the guidance of spiritual advisors continue to shape her understanding of culture, dance, and lifelong learning.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:52:07 -0700 Margaret Benner Margaret Benner 91 Margaret Benner of Nett Lake Village reflects on the teachings passed down from her mother, aunties, and elders about honoring the bears through seasonal feasts and ceremony. She shares how these traditions and the guidance of spiritual advisors continue to shape her understanding of culture, dance, and lifelong learning.

]]> ChatGPT said: Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Bear Feasts, Cultural Teachings, Indigenous Traditions, Elders, Powwow, Spiritual Advisors, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Preservation, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Bears Are Medicine 4 4 Bears Are Medicine full a298334f-5a06-4108-9ffa-8aeccfd658b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d8b587e Margaret Benner of Nett Lake Village reflects on the sacred relationship between her community and the bears that share their land. As a Bear Clan member, she speaks about standing up to protect them, honoring the deep spiritual connection that defines her identity and responsibility.  This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Margaret Benner of Nett Lake Village reflects on the sacred relationship between her community and the bears that share their land. As a Bear Clan member, she speaks about standing up to protect them, honoring the deep spiritual connection that defines her identity and responsibility.  This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:49:52 -0700 Margaret benner Margaret benner 67 Margaret Benner of Nett Lake Village reflects on the sacred relationship between her community and the bears that share their land. As a Bear Clan member, she speaks about standing up to protect them, honoring the deep spiritual connection that defines her identity and responsibility.  This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Bois Forte Nation, Nett Lake Village, Bear Clan, Indigenous Identity, Cultural Protection, Spiritual Connection, Bears, Activism, Respect for Wildlife, Indigenous Voices, Minnesota, Podcast Reflection No Bears Won't Attack 2 2 Bears Won't Attack full 43d6f24c-f4fb-40a4-b402-7dc70b34a1ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3eda1c1 Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village reflects on growing up alongside the bears that roam her backyard, sharing a story of coexistence and trust. Her words reveal a deep respect for the animals and the balance between humans and nature in her community.  This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village reflects on growing up alongside the bears that roam her backyard, sharing a story of coexistence and trust. Her words reveal a deep respect for the animals and the balance between humans and nature in her community.  This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:45:37 -0700 Téa Drift Rivera Téa Drift Rivera 73 Téa Drift Rivera from Nett Lake Village reflects on growing up alongside the bears that roam her backyard, sharing a story of coexistence and trust. Her words reveal a deep respect for the animals and the balance between humans and nature in her community.  This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> #Nature #Bears #BoisForteNation #NettLakeVillage #Coexistence #RespectForWildlife #IndigenousVoices #Storytelling #Minnesota #PodcastReflection No Bear Hunt 1 1 Bear Hunt full 4cf2d2f9-3959-4cc4-94c9-257c8195dc50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38637c7b Deanna Drift of Nett Lake Village, Bois Forte Nation, shares her thoughts on the spiritual and  impact of bear hunts in her community.   This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Deanna Drift of Nett Lake Village, Bois Forte Nation, shares her thoughts on the spiritual and  impact of bear hunts in her community.   This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:34:46 -0700 Deanna Drift Deanna Drift 126 Deanna Drift of Nett Lake Village, Bois Forte Nation, shares her thoughts on the spiritual and  impact of bear hunts in her community.   This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

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