Melanie and Annika Fagerstrom are canoeing the Misi-ziibi (Mississippi River) this summer 2025.

Our Source to Sea adventure will begin at Lake Itasca, MN and paddling 2300 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. We are a mother-daughter pair who have both dreamed of completing this trip! It will be a celebration of Annika’s college graduation.

Drawing from our passion and desire to bring awareness to support local indigenous women in Minnesota and vulnerable community members along with our connection as descendants of White Earth Nation we ask that you consider donating to our chosen cause: White Earth Reservation’s Tribal program DOVE

The White Earth Reservation Tribal DOVE (Down ON Violence Everyday) Program serves victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, Dating Violence, Elder Abuse, Trafficking and General Crime and provides many services to Native and non-Native women, men and youth who live on or near the White Earth Reservation.