Duluth, MN — Michelle Goose (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) is working to revitalize Ojibwe language and culture to build confidence and connection for new generations and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. As an Ojibwe mother and educator, Michelle has seen how barriers to family language learning have reinforced intergenerational trauma for Ojibwe people and is eager to open doors for others in the Ojibwe community. She co-founded an adult Ojibwe immersion academy, developed an Ojibwe language certificate program and organized a bilingual playgroup to help learners of all ages enhance their language skills and connect to community. She will use her Bush Fellowship to take a sabbatical. She will use the time to immerse herself in Ojibwe language and culture and pursue trainings, workshops and courses to improve her knowledge around Indigenous language education. She will also travel to connect with and learn from other Indigenous communities.
