Ojibwa Northeast Woodland Indians for Kids and Teachers Illustration

The Ojibwa Indians in Olden Times


Who were the Ojibwa?

The Ojibwa and Chippewa Woodland Indians are the same tribe. Some of the other ways their name has appeared is Ojibweg, Ojibwey, Otchipwe, and Chippeway. This tribe of Indians called themselves "original men". They lived in the northern Great Lakes Region. They were skilled hunters and trappers. They rarely used horses or hunted buffalo. They lived in clams, and taught their children using all kinds of fun and interesting games. Welcome to the Woodland Ojibwa/Chippewa Indians in Olden Times.

What did the Ojibwa eat?

How did the Ojibwa live? Clans, Marriage, Winter Camps, Summer Villages, Government, Good Manners

Night Messages



The Arrow Maker

Picture Messages

Ojibwa Kids, Self Control, Age Names,
Toys for Boys and Girls, Charcoal Sad Faces

Butterfly Hide and Seek - a quiet game

The Moccasin Pebble Game - a noisy game

Lacrosse - a warrior's game

Sep - a funny bedtime story game


Dream Catchers

The Everything Maker (Wise Owl)
Wise Owl in PowerPoint story format

The Invisible Warrior (myth, powerpoint)

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