Anishinaabe Storyteller Thomas Cain Jr. Shares Native American History on Bemidji Now

Anishinaabe storyteller and cultural educator Thomas Cain Jr. appeared on Bemidji Now’s "Legends & History" segment to share Native American history, stories, and cultural perspectives with listeners. The episode aired March 2, 2026, as part of Bemidji Now’s ongoing local podcast programming.

Cain, identified in the program as a local Anishinaabe storyteller, walked through narratives rooted in Anishinaabe tradition and emphasized cultural perspectives tied to community memory. The segment focused on historical context and storytelling rather than political commentary, centering Native American experience as conveyed by Cain’s narration and framing.

The "Legends & History" segment on Bemidji Now carried Cain’s contributions alongside the outlet’s broader effort to feature local voices; the March 2 episode positioned cultural education and oral history at the center of that effort. Bemidji Now described the program as part of its local podcast lineup, and Cain’s appearance fit that structure by delivering stories aimed at Beltrami County listeners.

For listeners in Bemidji and surrounding areas, Cain’s March 2 appearance reinforced a local platform for Anishinaabe cultural education. By bringing Native American history and storytelling to the "Legends & History" segment, Thomas Cain Jr. added a distinctly Indigenous perspective to Bemidji Now’s March programming and to ongoing conversations about local heritage.