Hair Teachings
Introductions
Cradleboard
7 Teachings
Spring
100
Who braids Cecil's hair every morning?
His partner (wife)
100
Say, "I am twelve years old" in Ojibwe.
Ashi niizh nimbiboonagiz.
100
How long would a baby be placed in a cradleboard?
Up to one year old.
100
In Ojibwe, name the animal that teaches us respect.
Mashkodebizhiki
100
What is the Ojibwe word for Spring?
Ziigwan
200
What goes into his braid as his wife braids his hair?
Good thoughts, good intentions
200
What does "Ma'iingan nindishinikaaz" mean in Ojibwe?
My name is Wolf.
200
What did Ojibwe people use for a diaper?
moss
200
In Ojibwe, name the animal that teaches us courage.
Makwa
200
When the crows re-appear and the ice turns blackish-gray, the Ojibwe know it is time to move to _____________.
Sugarbush or maple tree grove
300
The longer Cecil's hair grows to the closer his connection is to what?
The earth
300
Say "I am mad today" in Ojibwe
Ninishkaadiz noongom.
300
What is the curved piece near the top of the cradleboard called?
head bow
300
Amik teaches us what?
Wisdom
300
Name three tasks to do while at sugarbush.
Any of these three accepted: •tapping trees •collecting sap •collecting firewood •boiling sap •making syrup/sugar
400
What are the two things Ms. Fairbanks says to her son every morning after she braids his hair?
I love you. Have a good day.
400
What does "Ningashkendam noongom" mean in Ojibwe?
I am sad today.
400
What is the Ojibwe word for cradleboard?
Dikinaagan
400
Mikinaak teaches us what?
Truth
400
During late spring, what did the Ojibwe do?
Cut and peel birchbark
500
What do the three sections of a braid represent?
Mind, body, spirit
500
Say "I am eagle clan" in Ojibwe.
Migizi nindoodem.
500
Name three functions of the head bow.
1. Protect the baby's head 2. Hang items on it 3. Blanket or mat could be placed over it to keep bugs, wind or sun out
500
In Ojibwe name the animal that teaches us humility.
Ma'iingan
500
Name three things Ojibwe people made out of birchbark.
1. canoes 2. baskets/container 3. wigwam coverings
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