Ozaawindib - a Brave Two-Spirit
Weshcubb (or Wiscoup, or Le Sucre - “The Sugar”) was a mighty warrior known for his prowess as a warrior and his skill as a diplomat. He...
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Dibaajimowin
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
Who Calls? The Legend of the Qu'Appelle River
One of the most beautiful rivers of the Canadian north-west is the Qu'Appelle River. The name Qu'Appelle means “Who Calls”, a French name...
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Dibaajimowin
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
The People Who Owned Themselves Knew No Borders
In an 1865 letter to Army Headquarters, Alfred Sully, commander of the Northwest Indian Expedition, described his travels from their...
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Dibaajimowin
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
The Ojibwe Rules of the Hunt
During the summer, the entire Ojibwe band would move onto the plains in search of buffalo. When a herd was located it was announced...
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Dibaajimowin
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
Red River Metis Buffalo Hunting
The manner in which the Red River Metis hunted the buffalo was an often spectacular event, with wild horseback rides by the stalwart...
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