Nolan, Kevin, Zuri, Jocelyn Ojibwa (Chippewa) Nolan, Kevin, Zuri, Jocelyn

The Ojibwa’s beliefs Music is an important the Ojibwa’s culture Songs were used in healing ceremonies They decorate with symbols of birds They used paints from berries, minerals, and other natural materials

How the Ojibwa adapted to the Environment in Michigan The Ojibwa/Chippewa were hunters The Ojibwa/Chippewa were also fishermen

What the Ojibwa wore Women wore long dresses with removable sleeves Men wore breechcloths and leggings Everyone wore moccasins for shoes

How the Ojibwa interacted with the other tribes and the European Settlers Fought with Iroquois Fought with the Sioux Were nice to the French

Ojibwa Tools Bows and arrows Clubs Flairs Shields

What the Ojibwa ate Buffalo meat made up most of their diet Beans Corn Wild Rice

Where the Ojibwa lived Minnesota Southern shore of Lake Superior Wisconsin

What the Ojibwa lived in Wigwams Tipi’s (on short camping trips)

Ojibwa Legend: The Sleeping Giant The Great Spirit told the leader about the tunnel that led to the middle of a silver mine. He warned if the Ojibwa ever told a white of this mine, Nanna Bijou would turn them to stone. The Ojibwa became famous for their sliver ornaments. The Sioux, upon seeing their beautiful ornaments on their enemies, the Sioux tried to get the secret out of the Ojibwa’s mouths, but the Ojibwa would not tell the secret of the silver mine.

What the Ojibwa were called “Older Brother” “Original Men”

The Ojibwa’s Language Boozhoo=greetings Aanii=hello Anish na?=How are you? Beindigain=come in Aaniish Eshnikaazyin=What is your name? Migwerch=Thank You Gi zah gin = I love you Gigawabamin Nagutch=See you later Gigawabamin Menwah=See you again Baamaapii=Until later