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Chippewa Indians

The Chippewa or Ojibwe refer to the same people and are one of the most populous and widely distributed Indian groups in North America. The tribe call themselves Anishinabe in their own language, which means 'original person.' Lands include Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ontario and Manitoba.

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What did the ojibwe make?

Copper was mined , most notably on what is now Isle Royal in Lake Superior and along the south shore of the lake. Quillwork and sweetgrass weaving were Ojibwe crafts as was work with birch bark.

Moccasins that are similar to the commercially-produced slippers of today were produced by Ojibwe. The seams were heated at fireside, which may have been the origin of the name Ojibwe, meaning "to roast until puckered."

Wild rice is still harvested and marketed by Ojibwe. Dreamcatchers, which have become kitchy decorations in homes and vehicles originated among the Ojibwe and are still produced by many members of various Ojibwe nations.

Was the Ojibwa tribe nomads?

yes the ojibway people moved around so not to deplete there resources.

What did the Ojibwa do that the Dakota Indians did not do?

A complete answer would fill many books, but a few examples are:

  • the Ojibwas built wigwams, the Dakota did not
  • the Ojibwas built birchbark canoes, the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwas had a society of shamans called midewewin, the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwas used ribbonwork decoration on clothing, the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwa men often wore cloth turbans, the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwas made a specific type of moccasin with a puckered front seam, the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwas lived north of Lake Superior, the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwas had clans called Crane, Loon, Hawk, Gull, Pike, Otter, Moose, Caribou, Wolf and Lynx, the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwas spoke an Algonquian language, the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwas made containers of birchbark (wigwassi-makak), the Dakotas did not
  • the Ojibwas performed an annual Snowshoe Dance to give thanks for their ability to continue hunting in winter, the Dakotas did not
  • Ojibwa men often wore decorated garters around their leggings, just below the knees, the Dakotas did not
  • Ojibwa bows often had curved scoops cut out along one edge, Dakota bows did not

. . . . the list could go on indefinitely.

What was the ojibwa impact on the land?

Aboriginally, the Ojibwa occupied an extensive area north of Lakes Superior and Huron. A geographical Expansion beginning in the seventeenth century resulted in a four-part division of the Ojibwa. The four main groups are the Northern Ojibwa, or Saulteaux; the Plains Ojibwa, or Bungee; the Southeastern Ojibwa; and the Southwestern Chippewa. At the end of the eighteenth century the Northern Ojibwa were located on the Canadian Shield north of Lake Superior and south and west of Hudson and James bays; the Plains Ojibwa, in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba; the Southeastern Ojibwa, on the lower peninsula of Michigan and adjacent areas of Ontario; and the Southwestern Chippewa, in northern Minnesota, extreme northern Wisconsin, and Ontario between Lake Superior and the Manitoba border. The Canadian Shield country is a flat land of meager soil and many lakes and swamps. The country of the Plains Ojibwa is an environment of rolling hills and forests dominated by oak, ash, and whitewood. The homeland of the Southeastern Ojibwa and the Southwestern Chippewa, also a country of rolling hills, includes marshy valleys, upland prairie, rivers and lakes, and forests of maple, birch, poplar, oak, and other deciduous species. Throughout the region, winters are long and cold and summers short and hot.

Source: http://www.everyculture.com/North-America/Ojibwa-Orientation.html

What was the chippewas Indians culture like in the past?

3rd largest tribe in U.S, wampum beads they make often tell a story or represent a family, believed in praying while smoking pipes because they believe smoke will send up their prayers, also scattered tobacco when prayed

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How did the Jesuits find the Ojibwe?

The term "First Nations" has come to replace the term native Indians in Canada to describe the Aboriginal people of Canada who were not Inuit nor Métis. One of the primary purposes of the Jesuit Order has been to bring God's word and His saving message to people who have not yet heard it.

What year did the Ojibwe move to Montreal?

The Chippewa / Ojibwa tribe moved to that area in around 18,000 B.C.

Some info about Ojibwa food clothing and shelter?

ojibwan people lived in wigwams they mostly wore bright colours on them.

How do you say midnight in ojibwa language?

The Ojibwe/Ojibwa/Chippewa word for midnight is aabitaa-dibik. At midnight is aabitaa-dibikag, after midnight is ishkwaa-aabitaa-dibikak.

What kind of transportation do the chippewa use?

The kinds of transportation that the Chippewa used were simple since they did not have horses. They just used their feet and canoes.

Who is credited with inventing the split finger fastball and in what year?

A split-finger fastball or splitter is a pitch in baseball and a variant of the straight fastball. It is named after the technique of putting the index and middle finger on different sides of the ball, or "splitting" them. When thrown hard, it appears to be a fastball to the batter, but suddenly "drops off the table" towards home plate