The community is invited to gather for a special Spring Feast and cultural presentation featuring Gabe ‘Misko Ginew’ Desrosiers, a respected Anishinaabe singer, dancer, and educator. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in BMCC Adikameg Hall (Lower Level) on the Bay Mills Community College main campus.
Desrosiers will share cultural stories from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Spring Feast at 11:30 a.m. Attendees are welcome to bring a dish to share, though this is entirely optional.
For those unable to attend in person, the presentation will also be available to watch online via a live stream. The link can be accessed at: https://bmcc.zoom.us/j/2042404500?omn=81851310795
About Gabe ‘Misko Ginew’ Desrosiers
Gabe Desrosiers (Misko Ginew) is a highly respected Anishinaabe knowledge keeper,
born and raised in the Lake of the Woods region of Ontario, Canada. A first speaker
of Anishinaabemowin (the Anishinaabe language), Desrosiers was raised within the traditional
lifeways of his ancestors and carries forward the sacred teachings of songs, dances,
stories, and prayers.
A member of the Bear Clan of the Anishinaabe nation, Desrosiers developed a deep connection to ceremonial song at an early age and has spent his life sharing that knowledge. He serves as an ambassador for Indigenous lifeways, fostering intercultural understanding through education in song, dance, and language.
Desrosiers currently teaches at the University of Minnesota Morris. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies from the University of Minnesota Morris, a Master of Education with an emphasis in Indigenous Language Revitalization, and has completed doctoral work at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
This event offers a meaningful opportunity to learn from an Anishinaabe educator deeply committed to preserving and sharing his cultural heritage. All are welcome to attend.
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