SuitabookOjibwe tradition and community
Windy Girl attends a powwow, hears her uncle’s stories and observes dancing, drumming, food and community activity.
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Brenda J. Child - Author
A warm, imaginative introduction to an Ojibwe powwow, seen through Windy Girl’s family experience and her dream of dancing dogs. The English–Ojibwe format adds a language dimension alongside lively illustrations and community-centred storytelling.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA warm, imaginative introduction to an Ojibwe powwow, seen through Windy Girl’s family experience and her dream of dancing dogs. The English–Ojibwe format adds a language dimension alongside lively illustrations and community-centred storytelling.
Windy Girl attends a powwow, hears her uncle’s stories and observes dancing, drumming, food and community activity.
After the real powwow, Windy Girl dreams of a special powwow in which dogs dance, drum and take part in ceremonial activities.
The book may suit shared reading where the illustrations, the powwow’s activities and the two languages can be noticed together. Adults may want to add context if children ask about the dance’s history.
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