Author:

Fletcher, Jackie  Search this

Otisiabi Matriarchal Society  Search this

Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre  Search this

Subject:

Otisiabi Matriarchal Society Project  Search this

Physical description:

viii, 51 p. : col. ill., col. map, ports. ; 28 cm

Type:

Anecdotes

Date:

2006

C2006

Contents:

Women's roles in rites of passage and ceremonies -- Women's roles in the home -- Women's roles as nurturers -- Women's roles in gathering and preparing traditional medicines -- Women's roles as stewards of the land -- Women's roles in food preparation -- Women's roles in games and recreation -- Women's roles in sweat lodges and feasts -- Otisiabi Matriarchal Society Project workshops --

Summary:

Examines First Nations women's roles from the perspectives of 40 women elders mainly from Northern Ontario. Participants from : Missanabie Cree First Nation, Fort Albany First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, Moose Factory First Nation and East Main (Quebec Province), etc. Additional keywords : Indians of North America, Indian, Aboriginal peoples, traditional tea [teas], oil [oils], poultice [poultices], herbs, medicine. Brief personal quotes (stories) and photographs.

Topic:

Cree women--Social life and customs  Search this

Ojibwa women--Social life and customs  Search this

Older Indians  Search this

Call number:

E99.C88 F54 2006

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_824479