Camille Naslund

historical research / ojibwemowin language / commmunity protocols / elder care

Dr. Camille Naslund is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Reservation and a respected expert on its history and cultural formation. Deeply committed to researching, preserving, and sharing the stories of her community, she has dedicated her work to illuminating the rich and complex history of Leech Lake, known in Ojibwe as Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag.

Qualifications

Drawing on both scholarly research and lived experience, Dr. Naslund is known for making history accessible and meaningful to her community and beyond. Her work highlights the significance of place, language, and tradition in understanding the formation and resilience of the Leech Lake Reservation. Through writing, teaching, and community engagement, she seeks to strengthen cultural knowledge and pride among fellow Leech Lake citizens and to educate broader audiences about the Reservation’s unique history.

Dr. Naslund also shares her research and insights through social media, making them widely available to those interested in Indigenous history, sovereignty, and community development. One example of her work is her post titled How Leech Lake, Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag, Was Formed, which offers a clear and engaging account of the Reservation’s origins.

SKILLS

  • highly efficient organizational skills

  • strong communication skills

  • culturally connected

  • well respected

Teaching / COORDINATING EXPERIENCE

  • program director of the Niigaane Program

  • research and Ojibwe language support for the Waterers Program

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