Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

Cultural Coordinator

Benjamin Blue is the Cultural Coordinator for Red Lake Mino Biimaadiziwin Wellness Clinic and Housing Support Services. He is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa (Ojibwe) and was born there, however, grew up in the Minneapolis/St Paul Metropolitan area.

 

Growing up, he was very active on the powwow trail as a grass dancer, which is where he learned his love for making regalia, beadwork, wood-working and other crafting arts. Upon leaving military service of 8 years in the Marines, he studied criminal justice for two years. Prior to being a Cultural Coordinator, Ben worked in foster care services for 10 years where he worked predominantly with Native American youth and young adults ages 16 - 23. During that time working in foster care, he attended MCTC for two years to study fine arts with emphasis on Native American Art and Culture.