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Talking distance learning: Ojibwe Language Teacher Erik Redix

Erik Redix, Ojibwe language teacher at Oshki Ogimaag, talks clothing and colors with students. Submitted photo
Erik Redix, Ojibwe language teacher at Oshki Ogimaag, talks clothing and colors with students. Submitted photo

After Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota schools need to remain closed for the remainder of the year, WTIP wondered how teachers are adapting to this distance learning situation. We thought we would reach out to some of our local teachers to see how things are going.
 
In this interview, WTIP’s Rhonda Silence checked in with Erik Redix of Oshki Ogimaag School in Grand Portage. Erik is the Ojibwe language teacher and has found inventive ways to keep his young students--and their families--engaged during this challenging time. 
 
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