Author:

Peacock, Thomas D  Search this

Wisuri, Marlene 1940-  Search this

Physical description:

127 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. x 26 cm

Type:

Juvenile literature

Date:

2002

C2002

Contents:

1. The Creator's vision : honor the creator -- 2. The grandfathers : honor elders -- 3. Grandmother moon : honor women -- 4. The prophecies : honor our elder brothers -- 5. The westward migration : be peaceful -- 6. The place of the yellow-breasted woodpecker : be kind to everyone -- 7. The suffering of the elder brothers : be moderate in our thoughts, words, and deeds -- 8. The time of the sixth fire : be courageous -- 9. The seventh generation : keep our promises

Summary:

A history of the Ojibwe culture which focuses on the teachings of the Good Path, nine core values that are the fundamental basis of Ojibwe philosophy.

Topic:

Ojibwa mythology  Search this

Religion  Search this

Social life and customs  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_712953