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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