Ojibwa (North American Indians Today)

Cornell, George L.; Henry, Gordon

ISBN 10: 1590846737 ISBN 13: 9781590846735

Publisher: Mason Crest, 2003

Synopsis

Presents the history of the Ojibwa/Chippewa people, discussing the social, cultural, and political changes that have occurred, and focusing on the preservation of tradition and plans for the future.

About this title

From Booklist:

Gr. 6-9. This title in the new North American Indians Today series examines one of our continent's largest tribes--The Navajo Nation, with over 250,000 enrolled tribal members--and explains how a major Native American culture continues to thrive today despite a history marked by warfare, slavery, disease, and forced migrations since its first contact with Europeans. Balancing tribal history and creation stories with contemporary tribal culture and government, the author shows how the Navajo are recovering their lands and promoting their cultural heritage through language, ceremonies, and traditional practices. The text's folksy tone, while accessible, is sometimes vague and confusing. In addition, no source notes are given, and the many color photos of contemporary art, facilities, and tribal members at work are not always well placed to complement the text. Students seeking a basic introduction to the Navajo, though, will find this a useful starting point. A further reading list, Web sites for more information, and a glossary are appended. REVWR
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About this edition

• Publisher: Mason Crest
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1590846737
• ISBN 13: 9781590846735
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 96