Application of Kegg's Works in MN Schools

Maude Kegg certainly plays an important role in the study of Minnesotan Native Americans as she has been presented with a National heritage Fellowship Award, (1990) and August 24th (1986) was declared Maude Kegg Day. Both honors were awarded due to her impact to preserve Ojibwe language, traditions, stories, culture, and crafts.

Studying Maude Kegg in Secondary Schools will allow students to understand the history and culture of the Ojibwe. By remembering this dwindling culture, we can remember why it is important to hang on to it, and many others; it will help to deter stereotypes. Kegg put her life into preserving Ojibwe culture and one way to further preserve it, is to study her work. By studying her books, one can gain a sense for an oral culture, learn a history and current life of the Ojibwe, as well as gain an appreciation for local diversity of language and culture.