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Kade Michael Ferris (January 25, 1969 – November 4, 2023) was a Native American anthropologist and blogger based in Minnesota.[1][2] A citizen of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa and of Métis descent, he worked for the Red Lake Nation as an archaeologist.[3][4] He was the author of six books on the Ojibwe, Cree, and Métis people.[3] His book, Charles Albert Bender: National Hall of Fame Pitcher (2020), a biography of Chief Bender written for middle school readers, was highly recommended by American Indians in Children's Literature.[5][3]

Ferris earned a master of science degree in anthropology from North Dakota State University.[6]

Ferris died of cancer on November 4, 2023.[2]

Notable publications

  • Charles Albert Bender: National Hall of Fame Pitcher (Minnesota Native American Lives)[5][7]

References

  1. ^ Hilleary, Cecily (January 11, 2019). "Native Americans Sound Off on Shutdown, Border Wall". Voice of America. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via ProQuest.
  2. ^ a b "Kade Michael Ferris". Red Lake Nation News. November 9, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Kade Ferris' Gift for Inspiring through Children's Literature". Minnesota Native News. March 18, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "'We Know Who We Are' - The Complex Issue of Métis Identity". Voice of America. July 11, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Mendoza, Jean (May 12, 2021). "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Charles Albert Bender: National Hall of Fame Pitcher". American Indians in Children's Literature. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Stigler Lecture Series, 2013–2014". University of Arkansas, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "Minnesota Native American Lives book series launches for elementary students". Indian Country Today. November 20, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2024.