Sam Zimmerman, Author at Northern Wilds Magazine

Sam Zimmerman

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When he isn't working as a Special Education Director in Duluth, raising his two cats, or in his studio painting, Sam Zimmerman is outside hiking, fishing, or sketching along the shores of Gitchi Gami. He is currently working on his first book of paintings with stories in English and Ojibwemowin.

My Journey Home

Sam ZimmermanJanuary 5, 2021

by Sam ZimmermanJanuary 5, 2021

My desire to be close to my family, Gitchi Gami (Lake Superior), and Gichi-onigamiing (Grand Portage) brought me back home after 23 years on the East Coast. Since moving...

Niimi (She Dances, is Home at Hollow Rock)

Sam ZimmermanNovember 24, 2020November 30, 2020

by Sam ZimmermanNovember 24, 2020November 30, 2020

I remember the first time I saw a zaangwewemagooday (jingle dress). Home during Gichi-onigamiing (Grand Portage) Rendezvous Days as a teenager, I was captivated by its beauty and power....

Bimaadiziiwin (Living a Good Life)

Sam ZimmermanOctober 28, 2020

by Sam ZimmermanOctober 28, 2020

With November being recognized as Native American History month, I wanted to share a piece that reflects my own family’s history. My uncle recently shared...

Name (Sturgeon) Carries the Grandfather Teachings

Sam ZimmermanOctober 2, 2020October 7, 2020

by Sam ZimmermanOctober 2, 2020October 7, 2020

In August, I was sitting along the shore north of Grand Marais watching the sunset and the colors of the clouds captivated me with their...

Sam Zimmerman

My Journey Home

Niimi (She Dances, is Home at Hollow Rock)

Bimaadiziiwin (Living a Good Life)

Name (Sturgeon) Carries the Grandfather Teachings

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