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ND Poet Laureate Dr. Denise Lajimodiere’s Term Extended Through 2028
Photo credit: Bill Thomas / Prairie Public, “Denise Lajimodiere, ‘His Feathers Were Chains’” (Feb. 2022)
Dr. Denise Lajimodiere, an accomplished poet, educator, and cultural artist, will continue serving as North Dakota’s Poet Laureate through June 2028. The extension aligns her term with the newly established five-year term for the state troubadour, ensuring consistency between the two statewide honorary positions. As a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Dr. Lajimodiere brings a powerful voice to the role—uplifting Native perspectives, preserving Ojibwe traditions, and connecting with communities across North Dakota.
