Ojibway Ceremonies by Basil Johnston 1982 Bison Book Edition

A 1982 Bison Book Edition of "Ojibway Ceremonies" by Basil Johnston. A fascinating exploration of the customs, rituals, and spirituality of the Ojibway people.

• Written by Basil Johnston
• 1982 Bison Book Edition
• Explores Ojibway Customs and Spirituality

Ojibway Ceremonies by Basil Johnston 1982 Bison Book Edition
The Ojibway Indians Were First Encountered By The French Early In The Seventeenth Century Along The Northern Shores Of Lakes Huron And Superior. By The Time Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Immortalized Them In The Song Of Hiawatha, They Had Dispersed Over Large Areas Of Canada And The United States, Becoming Known As The Chippewas In The Latter. A Rare And Fascinating Glimpse Of Ojibway Culture Before Its Disruption By The Europeans Is Provided In Ojibway Ceremonies By Basil Johnston, Himself An Ojibway Who Was Born On The Parry Island Indian Reserve.

Johnston Focuses On A Young Member Of The Tribe And His Development Through Participation In The Many Rituals So Important To