Bemidji State graduate Serena Graves overcomes tragedy, finds fulfillment in Ojibwe language and culture
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. 7:10 am, May 5, 2021 ×
Indigenous Studies and Ojibwe language student Serena Graves is graduating along with Bemidji State University’s class of 2021 on Friday, May 7, 2021. (Hannah Olson / Bemidji Pioneer)
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.