Ogidakamig

Ogidakamig’s English name is Mike DeMain, he is an enrolled member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe who grew up steeped in Ojibwe lifeways understanding very early on the importance of passing on teachings from one generation to the next. Mike is a versatile dancer, who began as a Men’s Northern Traditional dancer and today dances Woodland, learning the stories and protocol of both styles he is well respected in the Powwow arena. He is also one of the founding members of the award-winning drum group Pipestone and is known nationally for his singing. Mike is a devoted father of six, who passes these ways on to his children and to the students at the LCO Tribal School where he serves as the Cultural Teacher.