The Traditional Anishinaabe World View.pdf
Illustrated glossary offering a cross section of the traditional worldview of the Ojibwe Anishinaabeg, who for the past 1000 years or more inhabit Gaa-zaaga'ekanikaag, the Land of Many Lakes ( the North American Great Lakes area).
Illustrated glossary offering a cross section of the traditional worldview of the Ojibwe Anishinaabeg, who for the past 1000 years or more inhabit Gaa-zaaga'ekanikaag, the Land of Many Lakes ( the North American Great Lakes area).
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<strong>The</strong> Universe of <strong>The</strong> Ojibwe <strong>Anishinaabe</strong>g by Zhaawano Giizhik - 2014<br />
nibi waabo (water song). Another eagle spirit called Mishoomis Giniw, the Golden eagle<br />
grandfather who is regarded as protector of Ziigwan, the spring time spirit, watches<br />
over all women, and particularly over women who are in new beginnings.<br />
“Keeper of Mother Earth”’ by Abe Kakepetum (Keewaywin First Nation <strong>Anishinaabe</strong>)<br />
Besides being an important prayer messenger, Migizi was chosen by GICHI MANIDOO<br />
(the Great Mystery) to represent the Teaching of Zaagi’idiwin (Love) because Migizi<br />
flies high above the earth and sees all that is true, and is therefore closer to GICHI-<br />
MANIDOO than any other creature. GICHI-MANIDOO explained that Love is the most<br />
elusive of all virtues and no other creature is so elusive as this mighty spirit-bird, and<br />
love has the same light and airy nature as his plumes.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Universe of <strong>The</strong> Ojibwe <strong>Anishinaabe</strong>g by Zhaawano Giizhik - 2014<br />
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