Ojibwe Culture and Curriculum

Compiled by Priscilla A. Fairbanks

American Indian Culture and Curriculum Specialist

ISD 31, Bemidji, MN

Ojibwe = Chippewa = Anishinaabe

What do you know about the cultural values of your Ojibwe students?

Peruse this Google Site to improve your ability to relate to your Native students, families and communities.

Note: I review this site at least once a month. If you discover that a link is no longer working, you may let me know at priscilla_fairbanks@isd31.net. Miigwech!

Why do Ojibwe people point with their lips? Nancy Jones-iban, Nigigoonsiminikaanig (Red Gut) First Nation, Canada

How do you take care of an Eagle Feather?

Nancy Jones-iban, Nigigoonsiminikaanig (Red Gut), First Nation, Canada.

The medicine of giizhikaatig (Cedar).

Treating Dewe'igan (Drum) as a Sacred Person

Nine Famous Native Women

Why do Ojibwe people point with their lips? Nancy Jones-iban, Nigigoonsiminikaanig (Red Gut) First Nation, Canada

Length: 1:27 minutes

Audience: Middle School, High School, Adults

How do you take care of an Eagle Feather?

Nancy Jones-iban, Nigigoonsiminikaanig (Red Gut), First Nation, Canada.

Length: 5:36 minutes

Audience: Middle School, High School, Adults

The medicine of giizhikaatig (Cedar).

Length: 4:49 minutes

Audience: Middle School, High School, Adults

Treating Dewe'igan (Drum) as a Sacred Person

Time: 4:50

Audience: Middle School, High School, Adult

Nine Famous Native Women

https://www.powwows.com/9-famous-native-american-women-in-history-that-you-need-to-know/

Use this link to learn more about Wilma Mankiller, Maria Tallchief, Pine Leaf, Pocahontas, Sacajawea, Winona La Duke, Elouise Cobell and Ashley Callingbull-Burnham.