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Bemidji State graduate Serena Graves overcomes tragedy, finds fulfillment in Ojibwe language and culture

May 5-BEMIDJI - In the wake of family tragedy Serena Graves was motivated to seek a deeper understanding of her Ojibwe culture, and now the Ojibwemowin language has become the thread weaving together her academic career.

Through this journey, Graves said she went from being a relatively average student in high school to finishing at the top of her class in college, with plans to continue in pursuit of a doctoral degree.

The motivated Indigenous studies and Ojibwe language student is graduating along with the Bemidji State University class of 2021 on Friday.

https://news.yahoo.com/bemidji-state-graduate-serena-graves-151800677.html

 

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