Patricia Loew

Patricia, "Patty" Loew (born 1952) is a journalist, professor, author, and community historian, broadcaster, documentary film maker, academic and advocate. She has written extensively about Ojibwe treaty rights, sovereignty and the role of Native American media in communicating Indigenous world views.

Early life Patty Loew grew up in the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her grandfather, Edward DeNomie, a World War I veteran, lived for many years with her family. She later moved to Madison Wisconsin where she eventually worked her way to the anchor's desk at ABC affiliate WKOW-TV. She covered environmental issues and became a popular local news personality. When fishing rights for tribes in Wisconsin surfaced in the 1980s, Loew became a prominent journalist covering the issue. Loew has served on the board of UNITY: Journalists for Diversity. Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Wisconsin La Crosse (2011) Outstanding Woman of Color, University Wisconsin Madison (2009–2010) Midwest Book Award for Culture (2014) Honorary Doctorate, Edgewood College (2003) Honorary Doctorate, Northland College (2003) Wisconsin Library Association Outstanding Book Award (2002)