Board of Directors
Nisookamig
Giizhigookwe
(Ashley White)
Board President
Ashley is a member from the Red Lake Nation, growing up and living in Redby, Minnesota. She attended Fond du lac Tribal and Community College earning her
Associate of Arts Degree. Later attended Bemidji State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies and a certificate in Ojibwe Language. She has two children. Throughout her life, she grew up involved with her culture. Her language journey evolved when attending Bemidji State. The love of the Ojibwe language and learning is a lifetime goal and the continuance to inspire children and adults to continue
with their language to ensure its preservation and growth.
Giniw Giizhig
Board Secretary
Dr. Giniwgiizhig is a member of the White Earth Reservation. He earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, a B.S. in Elementary Education at Bemidji State University, a M.A. in Educational Leadership at the University of Minnesota Duluth, a post masters Education Administration License program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and an Ed.D. in Education and Administration Organizational Leadership and Development at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Giniwgiizhig has taught Ojibwe language and culture grades K-12 and at the college level. He has served as a principal at tribal and public schools for over 10 years. He currently the Director of Indian Education, Principal on Special Assignment, at the Red Lake Public School district office. Dr. Giniwgiizhig has sat on several boards and is currently on the board of directors for the Minnesota Indian Education Association.
Aagimaak
(Mark Pero)
Board Treasuer
Boozhoo Anishinaabedog!! Aagimaak indizinikaaz. Mashkaziibing indoonjibaa. Makwaa nindoodem. Wigwaasig indaniaakii noongom. Indanookiitaadiz Collectible Buyers LLC.
A little about myself, I am from Medicine River aka Bad River. I currently live in the place of the birch also known as Solon Springs. I am currently a self-employed business owner who loves buying and selling antiques and collectibles.
Most of my time is spent enjoying life through my work as well as spending time with my two children and partner. I have a wide variety of hobbies and interests but mostly follow my heart. Often my heart gets me in trouble but I enjoy sharing life's experiences with all those I come in contact with. I'm also open to learning and growing positively through my connection with the land and water and enjoy sharing those experiences. One of my goals in the near future is to get my PhD so I can share life's experiences while teaching
Lastly, I'm a strong believer that the greatest knowledge one can get often comes from within, everything else is just a way to awaken what we have already been given.