Description
Memories, Myths and Dreams of an Ojibwe Leader is the new publication from McGill-Queen's University Press documenting the stories of traditional Ojibwe leader, William Berens (1866-1947). The stories, oral traditions, legends, dream experiences, reminiscences, and narratives were recorded by anthropologist A. Irving Hallowell (1892-1974). The collection is organized into four main sections that cover an introduction to the collaboration; Reminiscences of Chief William Berens; Dibaajimowinan, Stories and Dreams for Living; and Aadizookaanag, Myths. Chief Berens recounts his childhood; recollections on mission and treaty at Berens River; surveying and working with HBC; hunting and fishing; engagement and marriage; health and illness; and frightening experiences.