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The Universe of The Ojibwe Anishinaabeg by Zhaawano Giizhik - 2014 Above illustration: “Waabano Grand Medicine” by Michael Kinoshameg. Click on image. Norval Morrisseau Untitled (Midewiwin Vision Quest), 1969, Kenora tempera or acrylic on hide The Universe of The Ojibwe Anishinaabeg by Zhaawano Giizhik - 2014 112
The Universe of The Ojibwe Anishinaabeg by Zhaawano Giizhik - 2014 _______________________________________________________________ MIGIZI: Migizi, the Bald Eagle, symbolizes courage and pre-knowledge and is therefore emblematic of leadership. The Anishinaabeg regard Migizi as a special messenger of GICHI-MANIDOO, the Great Spirit and Supreme Being of the Universe, and his feathers, which are animated by his vision, strength, and courage, have always been used as offerings and as decorations for ceremonial costumes and regalia. To be given an Eagle feather is one of the greatest honors to receive, because it recognizes achievement and great acts or deeds. First Feather” by Zhaawano Giizhik (Click on image to read about the offering of the first feather to mankind) According to Midewiwin tradition, the great Migizi (Eagle manidoo) as it swooped down from the Spirit World, left its imprint at the Mide lodge door where Makwa the bear sat – which is the entrance for the Mide people to enter their lodge. For this reason, Migizi is sometimes referred to as Ogimaa Migizi, the Eagle spirit of the Eastern Direction. Migizi is looked upon as the one who looks after the ni’inaa ikwewag (women of the Nation) and who insures GICHI MANIDOO each morning that the women, who are the keepers of the Sacred Water Circle, honor this path with their asemaa (tobacco) in hand, singing their The Universe of The Ojibwe Anishinaabeg by Zhaawano Giizhik - 2014 113
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