Similar to the weblog for Module 3, this entry focuses on Ojibway First Nations peoples and their connections to the natural environment. It presents situations for various Ojibway communities in Canada and the United States, which I can use in my paper for examples and case studies.
Website # 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMghd-EEd1U&list=PL1F62E598A14A0EE6
This video shows an interview with an elder, Joe Chosa, who is a cultural historian from Lac du Flambeau band of Ojibway First Nations in Wisconsin. In this film, Joe speaks about respect. He indicates that if young Indigenous people respect their environment, they will improve their quality of life and begin to respect other individuals. He also tells of his interaction with a group of Indigenous youth who thanked the Creator when harvesting rice from the landscape, which reflects their respect for the land. After discussing the importance of respect for the environment, he explains some words in Ojibway. This video provides a valuable example of an Ojibway elder’s perspective on environmental stewardship and respect.
Website # 2: http://www.lacduflambeauchamber.com/culture.htm
Continuing with the Lac du Flambeau Ojibway, this website presents a description of the band. It includes their history, fishing and harvesting practices, and key cultural events. It also provides a link to the following website, which presents information about the Lac du Flambeau Ojibway: http://www.ldftribe.com. Through this link, there are numerous webpages on environmental issues concerning natural resources and land management procedures. This link provides helpful information on Ojibway fisheries, reserve land quality and environmental management procedures.
Website # 3: http://www.magnetawanfirstnation.com
The website for the Magnetawa First Nation community presents a variety of information relevant to its local peoples, including current news, announcements and job openings. The following section of the website about history and culture is of interest for environmental matters: http://www.magnetawanfirstnation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=4. This webpage provides an overview of Ojibway culture, their clan organization, structure and traditions. The descriptions contain information relating to the peoples’ environmental connections, including their use of animal symbols and their management of Ojibway land. The following link on the website provides information on land agreements, specifically the Robinson Huron Treaty, which is valuable context for Ojibway connections to the environment: http://www.magnetawanfirstnation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=16.
Website # 4: http://www.nmai.si.edu/Environment/ojibwe/GetStarted.aspx
This webpage presents a variety of information on the Ojibway peoples, particularly those from Leech Lake, Minnesota. It focuses on their relationship with the environment, including their use of natural resources, current land issues, environmental knowledge and resource protection methods. The website presents information in a variety of formats, including maps, images, texts and questionnaires. It also provides videos with Ojibway community members who discuss environmental matters, which are particularly useful for demonstrating their relationship with the environment.
Website # 5: http://www.sandybayfirstnation.com/index.html
The website for the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation provides valuable communications and resources for its residents. The description of the history of Sandy Bay is significant for environmental matters. This section can be found through the following link: http://www.sandybayfirstnation.com/History_of_Sandy_Bay.html. This webpage describes essential issues regarding reserve land jurisdiction, particularly with respect to problems with natural disasters and land quality. It also explains Sandy Bay Ojibway land practices, such as hunting and farming.