Kenny Pheasant

Kenny Pheasant first became a teacher of Anishinaabemowin at 14 years-old, teaching customers from behind the meat counter at a grocery store. Now, it's his life mission to get more people speaking the Great Lakes’ original and endangered language.

The episode highlighting Anishinaabemowin instructor Kenny Pheasant was recognized with the honor. It's believed to be the first National Murrow Award ever won by Interlochen Public Radio.

Kenny Pheasant first became a teacher of Anishinaabemowin at 14 years-old, teaching customers from behind the meat counter at a grocery store. Now, it's his life mission to get more people speaking the Great Lakes’ original and endangered language.

Kenny Pheasant first became a teacher of Anishinaabemowin at 14 years-old, teaching customers from behind the meat counter at a grocery store. Now, it's his life mission to get more people speaking the Great Lakes’ original and endangered language.

For Kenny Pheasant, Earth Day is an especially important day. His appreciation for the earth is tied to the history of his Anishianaabe culture, and he…