THE STORYTELLERS
Wisdom Keepers, Scholars, Artists, Writers, Musicians, Dancers, and The Warriors
Wisdom Keepers, Scholars, Artists, Writers, Musicians, Dancers, and The Warriors
Key Concepts
THE COUNCIL OF THE 3 FIRES The Explorers & Rights of Conquest, Discovery and Occupation Indigenous Nations, France, England, American Colonists
THE COUNCIL OF THE 3 FIRES The Explorers & Rights of Conquest, Discovery and Occupation Indigenous Nations, France, England, American Colonists
THE COUNCIL OF THE 3 FIRES -An Anishinaabe Teaching
The Ojibwe, also known as the Ozhibi'iwe, hold an esteemed position as keepers of writing and knowledge within Indigenous cultures.
Their tradition of storytelling and written language has been integral in preserving and passing down their rich cultural heritage from generation to generation.
For centuries, the Ojibwe people have utilized the art of storytelling as a means of communication, education, and entertainment.
Through intricate oral narratives, they have shared their history, spiritual teachings, and wisdom with their community.
These stories contain important lessons, values, and knowledge that have been carefully preserved and cherished by the Ojibwe people.
Ojibwe elders, historians, and scholars have spent countless hours transcribing their oral stories onto paper. This act of translation allows for a more permanent record of their history, ensuring that it is not lost to the passage of time. These written materials serve as invaluable resources for future generations, enabling them to connect with their roots and understand the depth of Ojibwe culture.
The Ojibwe writing system is unique and distinct, reflecting their belief in the interconnectedness of all things. Rather than simply using letters to represent sounds, the Ojibwe script visualizes concepts and ideas. The symbols used in their writing system often depict natural elements such as animals, plants, and celestial bodies. This approach not only captures the essence of their stories but also reinforces the Ojibwe worldview that all aspects of life are interconnected and sacred.
While the Ojibwe are the keepers of the writing, they are not alone in their commitment to preserving their culture.
The Bodéwadmi, or Potawatomi people, are considered the keepers of the fire. Fire holds great significance in indigenous cultures, symbolizing warmth, light, protection, and transformation.
The Bodéwadmi have taken on the responsibility of maintaining and passing down sacred knowledge associated with fire rituals, ceremonies, and traditional practices. The act of tending the fire connects them to their ancestors, and the continual passing of this responsibility from generation to generation ensures the perpetuation of cultural traditions.
Similarly, the Odawa, or Ottawa people, are known as the keepers of trade. The Odawa have a long-standing history of engaging in trade and commerce throughout the Great Lakes region.
Their knowledge of trade routes, valuable resources, and diplomatic relations has been paramount in fostering economic and societal growth. Through their expertise, they have maintained the traditions of fair trade, cooperation, and respect, thus enabling the prosperity of their community and preserving their cultural heritage.
The Ojibwe, Bodéwadmi, and Odawa hold crucial roles,
as Keepers of their respective cultural practices.
The Ojibwe's commitment to written language ensures the preservation of their stories and teachings for future generations. Meanwhile, the Bodéwadmi safeguard the sacred knowledge associated with fire, and the Odawa maintain the wisdom of trade and commerce. Together, they contribute to the preservation and revitalization of their indigenous identities, ensuring that the cultures remain vibrant and alive in a modern world.
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Teaching by: John Gonzalez, Standing Bear Network
(Art&Artist&Copyright: Chris Chipak Wapikihew,-Native Artist.)
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The Council of Three Fires (in Anishinaabe: Niswi-mishkodewinan, also known as the People of the Three Fires; the Three Fires Confederacy; or the United Nations of Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi Indians) is a long-standing Anishinaabe alliance of the Ojibwe (or Chippewa), Odawa (or Ottawa), and Potawatomi North
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The Story Of The Three Fires Confederacy The battle for North America rages on as the Americans claim a manifest destiny to take the continent and the First Nations of the West are forced to fight for their survival.
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The Explorers Canadian Museum of History, Virtual Museum of New France
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Rights of Conquest, Discovery and Occupation, and the Freedom of the Seas: a Genealogy of Natural Resource Injustice
This paper analyzes the colonial origins of three international law principles – the right of conquest, the right of discovery and occupation, and the freedom of the seas. I argue that each of these rights was established as an international legal principle to facilitate the colonization of distant peoples, their territories and lands, and for the purpose of the accumulation of their natural resources.
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The Ojibwe, also known as the Ozhibi'iwe, hold an esteemed position as keepers of writing and knowledge within Indigenous cultures.
Their tradition of storytelling and written language has been integral in preserving and passing down their rich cultural heritage from generation to generation.
For centuries, the Ojibwe people have utilized the art of storytelling as a means of communication, education, and entertainment.
Through intricate oral narratives, they have shared their history, spiritual teachings, and wisdom with their community.
These stories contain important lessons, values, and knowledge that have been carefully preserved and cherished by the Ojibwe people.
Ojibwe elders, historians, and scholars have spent countless hours transcribing their oral stories onto paper. This act of translation allows for a more permanent record of their history, ensuring that it is not lost to the passage of time. These written materials serve as invaluable resources for future generations, enabling them to connect with their roots and understand the depth of Ojibwe culture.
The Ojibwe writing system is unique and distinct, reflecting their belief in the interconnectedness of all things. Rather than simply using letters to represent sounds, the Ojibwe script visualizes concepts and ideas. The symbols used in their writing system often depict natural elements such as animals, plants, and celestial bodies. This approach not only captures the essence of their stories but also reinforces the Ojibwe worldview that all aspects of life are interconnected and sacred.
While the Ojibwe are the keepers of the writing, they are not alone in their commitment to preserving their culture.
The Bodéwadmi, or Potawatomi people, are considered the keepers of the fire. Fire holds great significance in indigenous cultures, symbolizing warmth, light, protection, and transformation.
The Bodéwadmi have taken on the responsibility of maintaining and passing down sacred knowledge associated with fire rituals, ceremonies, and traditional practices. The act of tending the fire connects them to their ancestors, and the continual passing of this responsibility from generation to generation ensures the perpetuation of cultural traditions.
Similarly, the Odawa, or Ottawa people, are known as the keepers of trade. The Odawa have a long-standing history of engaging in trade and commerce throughout the Great Lakes region.
Their knowledge of trade routes, valuable resources, and diplomatic relations has been paramount in fostering economic and societal growth. Through their expertise, they have maintained the traditions of fair trade, cooperation, and respect, thus enabling the prosperity of their community and preserving their cultural heritage.
The Ojibwe, Bodéwadmi, and Odawa hold crucial roles,
as Keepers of their respective cultural practices.
The Ojibwe's commitment to written language ensures the preservation of their stories and teachings for future generations. Meanwhile, the Bodéwadmi safeguard the sacred knowledge associated with fire, and the Odawa maintain the wisdom of trade and commerce. Together, they contribute to the preservation and revitalization of their indigenous identities, ensuring that the cultures remain vibrant and alive in a modern world.
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Teaching by: John Gonzalez, Standing Bear Network
(Art&Artist&Copyright: Chris Chipak Wapikihew,-Native Artist.)
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The Council of Three Fires (in Anishinaabe: Niswi-mishkodewinan, also known as the People of the Three Fires; the Three Fires Confederacy; or the United Nations of Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi Indians) is a long-standing Anishinaabe alliance of the Ojibwe (or Chippewa), Odawa (or Ottawa), and Potawatomi North
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The Story Of The Three Fires Confederacy The battle for North America rages on as the Americans claim a manifest destiny to take the continent and the First Nations of the West are forced to fight for their survival.
............................................................................
The Explorers Canadian Museum of History, Virtual Museum of New France
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Rights of Conquest, Discovery and Occupation, and the Freedom of the Seas: a Genealogy of Natural Resource Injustice
This paper analyzes the colonial origins of three international law principles – the right of conquest, the right of discovery and occupation, and the freedom of the seas. I argue that each of these rights was established as an international legal principle to facilitate the colonization of distant peoples, their territories and lands, and for the purpose of the accumulation of their natural resources.
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3:06 / 7:06
The U.S. - Ojibwe Conflict of 1862
1:48 / 7:06
The U.S. - Ojibwe Conflict of 1862
0:57 / 7:06
The U.S. - Ojibwe Conflict of 1862
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A House Made of Dawn. A 1968 novel by N. Scott Momaday, widely credited as leading the way for the breakthrough of Native American literature into the mainstream. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1969, and has also been noted for its significance in Native American anthropology. Pueblo Jemez, New Mexico.
The Arrowmaker, from A Man Made of Words, by N. Scott Momaday
STORIES FROM A LEGEND: N. SCOTT MOMADAY by Carmella Padilla photos by Steven St. John. New Mexico Magazine. MOMADAY is laughing. With a deep, resonant, throw-your-head-back belly laugh, his pleasure fills the roundness of his face and the rectangular space of his southeast Santa Fe living room. He is telling the story of a story. “And so I tell my students, ‘I remember being on the Bering Land Bridge 20,000 years ago in the last Ice Age. It was cold. God, it was cold.’” He laughs again, lets the humor linger, then settles back into his more serious self. “I say that to emphasize the importance of cultural memory, of racial memory. I remember it. I imagine it. Imagine that.” https://www.newmexico.org/nmmagazine/articles/post/scott-momaday/
Jill Momaday Gray
N. Scott Momaday, recipient of the first Pulitzer Prize for Fiction awarded to a Native American writer, and his daughter, filmmaker Jill Momaday Gray, take viewers on a modern-day road trip loosely based on his Kiowa nation’s ancestral myths and legends, from his bestselling book, "The Way to Rainy Mountain."Return to Rainy Mountain https://www.pbs.org/video/return-to-rainy-mountain-olbf1d/
Native Americans American literature is unique in the number of voices and cultures it conveys, giving it the power to transform opinions and challenge stereotypes in both obvious and subtle ways. Christa Smith Anderson explains that Native American ancestry has been infused into modern literature with ancient sounds.
A House Made of Dawn. A 1968 novel by N. Scott Momaday, widely credited as leading the way for the breakthrough of Native American literature into the mainstream. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1969, and has also been noted for its significance in Native American anthropology. Pueblo Jemez, New Mexico.
The Arrowmaker, from A Man Made of Words, by N. Scott Momaday
STORIES FROM A LEGEND: N. SCOTT MOMADAY by Carmella Padilla photos by Steven St. John. New Mexico Magazine. MOMADAY is laughing. With a deep, resonant, throw-your-head-back belly laugh, his pleasure fills the roundness of his face and the rectangular space of his southeast Santa Fe living room. He is telling the story of a story. “And so I tell my students, ‘I remember being on the Bering Land Bridge 20,000 years ago in the last Ice Age. It was cold. God, it was cold.’” He laughs again, lets the humor linger, then settles back into his more serious self. “I say that to emphasize the importance of cultural memory, of racial memory. I remember it. I imagine it. Imagine that.” https://www.newmexico.org/nmmagazine/articles/post/scott-momaday/
Jill Momaday Gray
N. Scott Momaday, recipient of the first Pulitzer Prize for Fiction awarded to a Native American writer, and his daughter, filmmaker Jill Momaday Gray, take viewers on a modern-day road trip loosely based on his Kiowa nation’s ancestral myths and legends, from his bestselling book, "The Way to Rainy Mountain."Return to Rainy Mountain https://www.pbs.org/video/return-to-rainy-mountain-olbf1d/
Native Americans American literature is unique in the number of voices and cultures it conveys, giving it the power to transform opinions and challenge stereotypes in both obvious and subtle ways. Christa Smith Anderson explains that Native American ancestry has been infused into modern literature with ancient sounds.