Series from cover: We were here first : the Native Americans. Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46) and index.
Contents:
A night message -- Of wars and treaties -- Picture messages and puckered moccasins -- Of rice and syrup -- Shamans and superstitions.
Summary:
"Imagine a spring filled with making maple syrup and a fall spent stomping grains of rice. Winter brought ice fishing, while summer was spent sharing food and celebrating with family and friends. Welcome to the world of the Chippewa. This Native American tribe lived in several states within what would become the United States and in parts of Canada. Come and meet their priests, who help heal with herbs. Go on a vision quest with young men who are looking for guardian spirits. Keep an eye out for less-than-friendly spirits on the haunted hunting grounds, and be prepared to run if you think you find one! Although their lives have changed over time, the Chippewa, also known as the Ojibwe, still live on their homelands, often on reservations. They honor their past, and keep it alive. Read and find out how."-- provided by publisher.
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