Kunu's Basket: A Story from Indian Island

Kunu's Basket: A Story from Indian IslandKunu wants to make a pack basket, just like the other men on Indian Island. But making the basket is difficult, and Kunu gets frustrated. He is ready to give up when his grandfather intervenes. This is not only a story about a family tradition, but also a story about learning to be patient and gentle with yourself.

Provided here are original stories transcribed from Anishinaabe-language recordings alongside Howard Webkamigad's English translations

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Tracing how these ideas evolved

their traditions

and more - Nabokov has assembled a remarkably rich and vivid collection

children's songs