Dakota
Ojibwe
Moving with the Seasons
Vocabulary
Similarities & Differences
100

What is the Dakota word for Minnesota?

Mni Sota Makoce

100
Name the type of dwelling the Ojibwe lived in
Wigwam
100

Ojibwe and Dakota lived in villages near lakes and rivers. They feasted, played lacross, farmed, traveled and traded during which season?

Summer

100
tall grass that grows in shallow, still waters. The edible grain that comes from this plant is important to Ojibwe culture
wild rice
100

Which group, Dakota or Ojibwe, have lived in Minnesota the longest?

Dakota

200
These two animals were featured in a Dakota story to teach about generosity
Badger and Bear
200

The type of material the Ojibwe used to make their homes and canoes.

Birchbark

200
Which season did the Dakota and Ojibwe live in the forest? They also hunted, trapped, made clothing and told stories.
Winter
200

expression of courtesy and consideration towards others.

respect

200
The Dakota and Ojibwe gave gifts without expecting anything in return. This huge part of their culture is called....
generosity
300

Older member of a Native American community who is respected for their knowledge and wisdom

An Elder

300

What sport/game was played in both winter and summer?

Lacrosse

300

Which season did the Ojibwe live in bark houses at sugar camp?

Spring

300
the purposeful sharing of stories and history
Oral history
300
Both the Dakota and Ojibwe had close connections with their relatives. This is referred to as...
kinship
400
The type of dwelling the Dakota lived in most of the year
Tipi
400

In the Ojibwe migration from the great salt water how many prophets (or stops) were there? 

7

400
Which season did the Ojibwe live near water and harvest wild rice?
Fall
400

The way a person sees and understands the world

Perspective

400

Both the Dakota and the Ojibwe are "self-ruling" and independent. This is called?

Sovereign

500

What the word Dakota means.

Friend (or ally)

500

When the Ojibwe migrated westward, what was the main reason for this migration? 

To find where the "food grows on water" or wild rice.

500

Which season was a time of celebration, when large powwows are held. 

Summer

500
an agreement made between two or more nations (or allies) to cooperate for specific reasons
alliance
500

Alternate names for the Dakota and Ojibwe used in treaties with the U.S. Government. 

Dakota = Sioux

Ojibwe = Chippewa

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