16 Facts About Maude Kegg

Maude Kegg was an Ojibwa writer, folk artist, and cultural interpreter from Minnesota.

Maude Kegg was a citizen of the Mille Lacs Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.

Maude Kegg's parents were Charles Mitchell, a member of the non-Removable Mille Lacs Indians of the Adik-doodem, and his wife, Nancy Pine.

Maude Kegg was named after her maternal uncle Gichi-Mizko-giizhig, otherwise known as George Pine.

Maude Kegg learned English from her aunts and white neighbors at an early age.

Maude Kegg finished eighth grade at the local county Esdon school, and was the only Native child to attend the school.

Maude Kegg met farm worker Martin Kegg at a Midewiwin ceremony in 1917.

In 1968 Maude Kegg began working as a guide at the Trading Post and Museum, which is part of the Minnesota Historical Society.

In "Portage Lake" Maude Kegg relates her memories from her childhood working with her female relatives.

Maude Kegg preserved many traditions of the Ojibwe from agricultural techniques, such as how to harvest and process wild rice of the northern lake area and maple sugaring.

Maude Kegg was one of the last masters of the Ojibwe language and contributed special Ojibwe terms and language data to linguists, especially in the form of the Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe, published in 1995.

Maude Kegg worked for the Minnesota Historical Society at Mille Lacs for many years.

Maude Kegg acted as a docent and tour guide, and helped create a large diorama of Ojibwe seasonal life, making every artifact in the exhibit.

Maude Kegg was exceptionally skilled in beadwork, and was a master of Ojibwe floral designs and geometric loom beadwork techniques.

Maude Kegg was able to create fully beaded traditional bandolier bags, which were commonly worn by tribal leaders.

Maude Kegg has shown pieces in the Smithsonian Institution's craft collection.