ojibwa indians

Describes daily life in the Ojibwe homeland before changes arrived with white settlers, discusses the hardships they faced after being forced to live on reservations, and looks at modern Ojibwe life. Includes a popped wild rice recipe and a list of places to visit.

Living with their Ojibwe family on the Great Plains of Dakota Territory in 1866, twin brothers Makoons and Chickadee must learn to become buffalo hunters, but Makoons has a vision that foretells great challenges that his family may not be able to overcome.

"At the community feast, observing the bounty of festive foods and counting the numerous elders yet to be seated, Johnny learns to be patient and respectful despite his growling tummy"--Provided by publisher.

Omakayas, a seven-year-old Native American girl of the Ojibwa tribe, lives through the joys of summer and the perils of winter on an island in Lake Superior in 1847.

Living with their Ojibwe family on the Great Plains of Dakota Territory in 1866, twin brothers Makoons and Chickadee must learn to become buffalo hunters, but Makoons has a vision that foretells great challenges that his family may not be able to overcome.

When recovered alcoholic Landreaux Irons accidently shoots his neighbors five-year-old son, he seeks the advice of an Ojibwe tribe and then offers his own son LaRose in atonement.

Examines the history of the Ojibwa people, and looks at aspects of their traditional ways of life, including homes, communities, clothing, food, tools, weapons, defense, religion and beliefs, ceremonies and celebrations, music and dance, language and storytelling, and art. Includes an art activity.

Describes daily life among contemporary Ojibwe Native Americans and their ancestors, covering such facets as food, homes, clans, and the seasons, and includes a glossary and further reading list.

A collection of photographs depicting Ojibwe people through 1950 that help trace the tribe's development and capture its traditions and beliefs.