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"A truly significant effort—every tribe should support this kind of writing about their history and traditions." —Vine Deloria, Jr
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The Ojibway is one of the largest groups of Native Americans, belonging to the Anishinabe people of what is today the northern United States and Canada. The Mishomis Book documents the history, traditions, and culture of the Ojibway people through stories and myths passed down through generations. Written by Ojibway educator and spiritual leader Edward Benton-Banai, and first published in 1988, The Mishomis Book draws from the traditional teachings of tribal elders to instruct young readers about Ojibway creation stories and legends, the origin and importance of the Ojibway family structure and clan system, the Midewiwin religion, the construction and use of the water drum and sweat lodge, and modern Ojibway history.
Written for readers from all cultures-but especially for Ojibway and Native youth-The Mishomis Book provides an introduction to Ojibway culture and an understanding of the sacred Midewiwin teachings, aiming to protect this knowledge by instilling its importance in a new generation. Encouraging the preservation of a way of life that is centered on respect for all living things, these vibrant stories about life, self, community, and relationship to nature are just as relevant to the modern reader as they were hundreds of years ago.
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This review is from: The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway (Paperback)
The Mishomis Book is a beautifully illustrated expression of the Ojibway people, it is an easy read that through the journey you end up picking up a bit of the language. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to have a detailed look at the origins of life through an anishnabe view point.
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One of best books on Ojibwe Culture,
By Eve Troutt Powell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway (Paperback)
This book was recommended to me by a distinguished Ojibwe elder and the tribal historian for his band as the "best book about our culture and religion." The "reading level: ages 9-12" makes it seem like a children's book. The beauty of it is that children can read it, but it is extremely valuable for scholars and the general public as well. Eddie Benton-Banai is a highly respected Midewiwin ('Grand Medicine Society') leader, whose grandfather was an eighth degree Mide priest (the highest and rarely attained level).
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good book,
By Thomas P. Troyer - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway (Paperback)
Very good book for both young people and older. It gives you a good overview of Ojibway beliefs and many nice stories of the beliefs. Definitely worth the easy read. It was recommended to me by a Potowatomi elder.
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