Beehive Client Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Wins Regional Emmy Award for Water Over Nickel Video

St. Paul, Minn., October 28, 2024 — Beehive Strategic Communication’s client, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, was honored with an Upper Midwest Emmy® Award for their Water Over Nickel video at the 25th Annual Upper Midwest Emmy Awards ceremony on Oct.19, in the category of Diversity/Equity/Inclusion – Short Form Content (Up to 15 Minutes).   

The “Water Over Nickel” video, created with 515 Productions and Beehive, highlights the environmental and cultural threats of nickel mining in Minnesota. It showcases the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s deep connection to the land and emphasizes the urgent need to protect Minnesota’s water, resources and culture for future generations. 

The Water Over Nickel initiative is led by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and is dedicated to protecting Minnesota’s water, environment and communities from the risks associated with nickel mining.   

Read the full news release from Water Over Nickel here.  

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