Honoring Our Elders, Celebrating Our Stories
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: An Afternoon with Dr. Janis Fairbanks, author of Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Location: American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), Bemidji State University
Hosted by: BSU American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL)
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Bemidji State University American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to a special afternoon with author Dr. Janis Fairbanks, featuring her book, Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother.
Join us as Dr. Fairbanks shares stories and reflections highlighting Ojibwe traditions, family relationships, and the importance of passing cultural knowledge from one generation to the next.
Through storytelling, we celebrate the wisdom of our elders, honor the experiences of our ancestors, and recognize the enduring strength of Indigenous cultures and communities.
This special event offers an opportunity to celebrate Native American Heritage Month through literature, storytelling, and meaningful community connections.
Event Highlights:
-Meet author Dr. Janis Fairbanks
-Learn about Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother
- Celebrate Ojibwe storytelling and intergenerational knowledge
- Participate in an engaging discussion and audience Q&A
- Connect with BSU students, faculty, and community members
**This event is free and open to the public.**
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month and the importance of preserving and sharing Indigenous stories.
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Location: American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), Bemidji State University
Hosted by: BSU American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL)
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Bemidji State University American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to a special afternoon with author Dr. Janis Fairbanks, featuring her book, Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother.
Join us as Dr. Fairbanks shares stories and reflections highlighting Ojibwe traditions, family relationships, and the importance of passing cultural knowledge from one generation to the next.
Through storytelling, we celebrate the wisdom of our elders, honor the experiences of our ancestors, and recognize the enduring strength of Indigenous cultures and communities.
This special event offers an opportunity to celebrate Native American Heritage Month through literature, storytelling, and meaningful community connections.
Event Highlights:
-Meet author Dr. Janis Fairbanks
-Learn about Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother
- Celebrate Ojibwe storytelling and intergenerational knowledge
- Participate in an engaging discussion and audience Q&A
- Connect with BSU students, faculty, and community members
**This event is free and open to the public.**
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month and the importance of preserving and sharing Indigenous stories.
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Where is it happening?
Bemidji State University American Indian Resource Center, 1500 Birchmont Dr NE, # 21,Bemidji, Minnesota, United States
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Host or PublisherBemidji State University American Indigenous Business Leaders
