Saginaw is a respected member of the Sac-n-Fox, Iowa, & Otoe-Missouri Nation. Throughout the world Saginaw is recognized for many reasons, yet he remains a "simple, proud man," true to himself and his heritage. In 1936, Saginaw Morgan Grant was born to Sara and Austin Grant at Pawnee Indian Hospital in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

He is very proud of his Sac-n-Fox, Iowa and Otoe-Missouri ancestry. Saginaw was raised on a farm in Cushing, Oklahoma with two brothers and one sister. Having a traditional native upbringing by both parents, Saginaw was especially influenced by his grandparents. His Grandpa Kirvin was a strong medicine man and his other Grandpa Saginaw (whom he is named after) was also a very spiritual man. They taught young Saginaw their customs, culture, and traditions and the importance of his way of life. As a result, Saginaw witnessed many special ceremonies and events that were privy to only a few.

Saginaw graduated from Ponca Military Academy and attended Bacon Indian College for 2 years. His employment varied from administrative work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, dry cleaning, and other vocations in which he enjoyed interacting with people. This enabled him to encounter different philosophies, beliefs, and religions, which he states, "gave me a better understanding of people, and from each philosophy, each belief, and religion, I was able to learn something good from all of them."

He currently resides in the Southern California area, where he is called upon for counseling, lectures, and family events while pursuing his acting career. Saginaw participates in as many native gatherings as possible throughout the Southern California area because, as he says, "the drum is the heart of my people, and as long as that drum beats, there will always be my people."

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