The Healing Blanket: Stories, Values and Poetry from Ojibwe Elders and Teachers

by Jones, Gina; Schuman, Mildred Tinker

• ISBN13: 9781568385655
• ISBN10: 156838565X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-20
• Publisher: Hazelden

Summary

An Intimate View into Native American Lifestyle Good Medicine for the Body, Mind, and Spirit!Three respected Native America women weave together a Healing Blanket that will warm your heart and heal your spirit:Oshki memengwaa spins a love story with an urgent environmental message that crosses the boundaries of culture, life and death.Ni o gishic goo ikwe shares how the traditional way of life and values help her to be a good, strong Anishinaabe-Ikwe.Migizikwe offers an intimate look into the hearts of the Objibwe people through exquisite examples of Native American art and poetry. Endorsed by Tribal Elders as book of truth Written by humble, powerful women-Pipe Carriers and Sundancers of their tribes Age-Old Wisdom for today)s world For Indian and non-Indian audiences alikeGina Jones - co-author with Blackwolf Jones of Listen to the Drum and Earth Dance Drum.Maryellen Baker - A first degree Medi)winin Women, grandmother and helper of healers.Mildred )Tinker) Schuman - A Healer, SUNDANCER, and traditional Jingle dress Dancer.