Season 1, Episode 8, “LeRoy Malaterre, the Chippewa from Turtle Mountain Reservation”

 

He’s the Chippewa from Turtle Mountain Reservation and his name means “King of the Badlands”. He’s LeRoy Malaterre and he stays busy - from story telling to pow wow dancing and even to ballroom dancing!

Hear LeRoy’s views on:

• How the movies shaped the way the world viewed Native Americans
• Why his Metis language was called a “nasty” language
• How his job supported his efforts for sobriety after his time in the service
• Why the Chippewa cheered when Lincoln was assassinated
• And more…

Season 1, Episode 8, “LeRoy Malaterre, the Chippewa from Turtle Mountain Reservation”

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