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Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Dr. Duke Redbird
Monday, October 14, 2024
Native in the Spotlight: Dr. Duke Redbird
The activism of Duke Redbird (Saugeen Ojibway First Nation) initially rose from hardship. He turned to writing to express his frustration after encountering racism and discrimination in school.
His writing led him to a series of celebrated published poetry collections. He developed a number of artistic disciplines and professional skills. Dr. Redbird is a filmmaker, visual artist, actor and educator. He remains active as a voice in the Sultans of Strings band.
Join Native America Calling to hear about his work and extraordinary life.
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Dr. Duke Redbird (Saugeen First Nation), elder, poet, author, scholar, hip-hop artist, and educator
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