The Good Path

Ojibwe Learning and Activity Book for Kids

Author Thomas Peacock, Author Marlene Wisuri

Minnesota Historical Society Press (December 15, 2009)

Kids of all cultures journey through time with the Ojibwe people as their guide to the Good Path and its universal lessons of courage, cooperation, and honor.

Description

Kids of all cultures journey through time with the Ojibwe people as their guide to the Good Path and its universal lessons of courage, cooperation, and honor. Through traditional native tales, hear about Grandmother Moon, the mysterious Megis shell, and the souls of plants and animals. Through Ojibwe history, learn how trading posts, treaties, and warfare affected Native Americans. Through activities designed especially for kids, discover fun ways to follow the Good Path's timeless wisdom every day.

Author information

Thomas Peacock, a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, is an associate professor of educational leadership at the University of South Florida. He is also author of the MNHS Press book, The Forever Sky.

Marlene Wisuri’s photographs have been exhibited regionally and nationally.

Peacock and Wisuri are additionally the authors of Ojibwe Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look in All Directions and The Four Hills of Life.

• 128 pages
• 122 color and b&w illustrations, classroom activities, notes
• 10 x 9 inches
• ISBN: 9780873517836