Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The Good Path; Ojibwe Learning and Activity Book for Kids

Readers will learn about the history and culture of the Ojibwe in this book. It also focuses on the teachings of The Good Path. These are nine core values of Ojibwe philosophy: honor the creator, honor elders, honor women, honor our older brothers, be peaceful, be kind to everyone, be moderate in our thoughts, words and deeds, be courteous, and keep our promises. Each chapter includes suggested activities, making it an excellent classroom resource. Written by Thomas Peacock, with photography by Marlene Wisuri, it won the Minnesota Book Award for Young Adult Nonfiction, and was a finalist in the Academic/Education category in 2003.

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