Ojibwe History FAQs

What does the word Ojibwe mean? The word Ojibwe means ‘original person’ in their native language. Why are there variations to the Indian tribe name, Ojibwe, Ojibwa, Ojibway, Chippewa? There is not any difference; all the names reference the same

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Ojibwe Dream Catcher History

Long ago in the ancient world of the Ojibwe Nation, the Clans were all located in one general area of that place known as Turtle Island. This is the way that the old Ojibwe storytellers say how Asibikaashi (Spider Woman)

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An Introduction to Ojibwe Culture and History

Kevin Callahan Spelling: Ojibway, Ojibwa, or Ojibwe? According to Professor Dennis Jones who teaches the Ojibwe language at the University of Minnesota, either Ojibwe or Ojibwe are actually correct spellings, but some people feel Ojibwe should be the preferred standardized

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