{"product_id":"9780760387191-dream-catchers","title":"Wisdom Weavers","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWisdom Weavers\u003c\/i\u003e introduces young readers to the Ojibwe language through 73 phrases and words along with beautiful illustrations showing a day in the life of a young Ojibwe child.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow a day in the life of a young, mixed heritage Ojibwe child and learn key words and phrases from the Ojibwe language in this enchantingly illustrated children’s book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*2024 Midwest Independent Booksellers Association Holiday Selection*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ojibwe people are the largest Indigenous group of Turtle Island, now known as North America, and live around the present-day Great Lakes. After their land was taken by Europeans, many Ojibwe children were placed in boarding schools that forbid them to use their native language. Though this led to a decline in fluent speakers, there is a growing movement to \u003cb\u003erestore the strength of the Ojibwe language\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn Ojibwe culture, \u003cb\u003ea\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003edream catcher \u003ci\u003e(izhi’on)\u003c\/i\u003e protects people, especially children\u003c\/b\u003e, from harm by catching bad dreams in its web and allowing good dreams to pass through the feathers hanging at the bottom.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWisdom Weavers\u003c\/i\u003e introduces children to the Ojibwe language from an Indigenous perspective. \u003c\/b\u003eInternational speaker, author, and creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day, James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, presents a selection of words and phrases throughout the day while his son learns about the Ojibwe tradition of the dream catcher. Created with children ages 6 to 11 (beginner- to mid-level readers) in mind, \u003ci\u003eWisdom Weavers \u003c\/i\u003eis an engaging and accessible way for children to discover the Ojibwe language and learn key phrases and words like:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to welcome the morning - \u003ci\u003eMino-giizhigad \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to say I love you - \u003ci\u003eGizhawenimin\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to be grateful - \u003ci\u003eMiigwech\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make an offering -\u003ci\u003e Biindaakoojige\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool \u003ci\u003e- Gikinoo’amaadiiwigamig\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree - \u003ci\u003eMitig\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackpack -\u003ci\u003eBimiwanaan\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun - \u003ci\u003eGiizis\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThis inspiring story features a total of \u003cb\u003e73\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ewords and phrases to learn in Ojibwe\u003c\/b\u003e, introduced throughout the \u003cb\u003evisually captivating and representative scenes showing an average day in an Ojibwe family \u003c\/b\u003efrom illustrator Marcus Trujillo,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ea tribal member with the Pueblo of Laguna in affiliation with the Village of Paraje. Also featuring\u003cb\u003e a brief history of the Ojibwe people and language and a culturally accurate how-to guide for making a dream catcher at home\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWisdom Weavers\u003c\/i\u003e immerses young people in a vibrant traditional culture while helping to keep the Ojibwe language and customs alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41810423316577,"sku":"9780760387191","price":13.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36364068_c594df84-c281-42d2-ab11-a251984363d4.jpg?v=1759442293","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760387191-dream-catchers","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}