The Birchbark House is book one of a four series set of books about a young, Ojibwe girl called Omakayas: This first book is separated into four sections – the four seasons of the year. Each chapter we read we find much to talk about and learn about. In addition there are many parts of the…
Category: Art Study – Ojibwe Birch Bark Biting
Art Study – Ojibwe Birch Bark Biting
Birchbark biting was mentioned briefly in the Birch Bark House as an activity which was done over the winter months to pass the time. Birch bark biting, otherwise known as Mazinibaganjigan, is an ancient folk art. One of the oldest forms of aboriginal art, it is practiced among the Ojibwe, Odawa, Cree and other Algonquian peoples for…