Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinaabe, or first people, also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinaabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. The importance of family, community, and cooperation is apparent as fascinating text describes: - clan and camp life - camps for different seasons and activities - how wigwams were built - hunting and gathering - clothing - the roles of men and women - celebrations, games, and leisure
Table of Contents
People of the lakes -- Families, clans, and bands -- Setting up camp -- In the wigwam -- Men's and women's work -- Children's lives -- Transportation -- Building a birchbark canoe -- Hunting, trapping, and fishing -- Food from the land -- Clothing and regalia -- Fun and games -- Beliefs, prayer, and gratitude -- Changing lives.