and the problems of racism

” — Real Simple

Dozens of native artists have been generous in sharing their art for this beautiful book

Summoning to life the Ojibwe's sacred spirits and songs

In this collection of narratives

Akawe Niwii-tibaajim medicine and the problems of racismPresented in the Ojibwe language, these original reminiscences of elders of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe bring to life the creative genius of some of Ojibwe country's most gifted storytellers. In eighty brief original reminiscences and cultural stories, elders of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe transmit a storehouse of experience and memories, wisdom and foolishness, and complex identity. Join Waasigwan (Shining Feather) as he navigates racism against