Ojibway Ceremonies
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Book Overview
The Ojibway Indians were first encountered by the French early in the seventeenth century along the northern shores of Lakes Huron and Superior. By the time Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0771044453
ISBN13:9780771044458
Release Date:January 1987
Publisher:McClelland & Stewart
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.69 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Ojibway Ceremonies (Basil Johnson)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Really good book. Being a member of an Ojibway Tribe I found the book well written and full of information on my ancestors sprituality and way of life. Reminded me of the stories and experiences I had as a child. Anyone wanting "dry facts" about Ojibway heritage and spirituality will not find it in this book. It's through storytelling, one of the Ojibway's primary means of teaching children, that the ceremonies are taught. Because readers are at different levels of mentality and spirituality, what you get from this book will differ for each reader. As you grow, and if you read the book again, each time you read the book some new information will become apparent on how the Anishinabek lived. You will also become more aware of their traditional beliefs and values.
Interesting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is the first book of its kind that I've ever read (specific ceremonies throughout the life of the Ojibway), so I don't really have a point of reference. But I thought it was a great idea how it was written almost like a novel, in that the life of an individual was followed from birth, and all the ceremonies and events described throughout his life. It didn't have the emotion that a novel has, though, and does pretty much stick to describing circumstances, rather than understanding the people from the level of the heart. It is well written, and an enjoyable read. It left me wanting to read something more in-depth on the subjects.
Ceremonies of the Ojibway Life Cycle
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
In this and his other books, Basil Johnston does an outstanding job of expressing the spirit of Ojibway culture and spirituality. "Ojibway Ceremonies" particularly focuses on the cycle of ceremonies which marked the major events of life in Ojibway Society, beginning with the Naming Ceremony, proceeding through the Vision Quest and Marriage Ceremonies, and finally ending with the Ritual of the Dead. In addition, Johnston outlines some of the rituals of the secret societies, the Midewewin (Grand Medicine Society) and Wabunowin (Society of the Dawn). In traditional native fashion, the ceremonies are introduced and explained through story, rather than as dry anthropological information. Ojibway Ceremonies is an enjoyable read, and a fascinating look into one of the most resilient, if not most outspoken of Native American cultures.
anishinaabe traditions
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book was very helpful to me in planning funerals and weddings for my family members. This book has a lot of ojibwe language and stories in it and is overall excellent.
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