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Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors: A Cultural and Geological Journey

By: Ron Morton,Carl Gawboy

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Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors: A Cultural and Geological Journey

By: Ron Morton,Carl Gawboy

In this sequel to the award winning Talking Rocks an earth scientist and an Ojibwe elder travel across Minnesota exploring the ancient rocks that make up a large part of that state.As the geologist describes how these rocks formed and brings to life the ancient worlds they created, the elder, through Native American stories, oral history, culture, and science illustrates how his people had an intimate understanding of,and respect for, these ancient rocks and the land they gave shape to.Traveling from Ely, Grand Portage, Gunflint Lake, and Isle Royale in the northern part of the state south to Jeffers, Mor¬ton, and Blue Mounds State Park the two find themselves discussing such diverse topics as the nature of science, holistic geology, mining, science and spirituality, the legacy of the furtrade, significance of the Little Spirit Tree, and much more. Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors not only tells a fascinating story that spans billions of years, but is also a wonderful chronicle of two people from different cultural and scientific heritages learning to understand, appreciate,and see the value and importance in each other’s way of viewing this land and the planet we all call home.

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Rockflower Press LLC

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0978599861

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Talking Sky

Ojibwe Constellations As a Reflection of Life on the Land

By: Carl Gawboy,Ron Morton

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Talking Sky

Ojibwe Constellations As a Reflection of Life on the Land

By: Carl Gawboy,Ron Morton

Stories of the constellations in the night sky of the Ojibwe tell of the stars and the seasons, the Ojibwe traditions, religion, science, and day to day living. Pictographs by the northern peoples connect the sky to the land through stories.

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114

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1938241002

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9781938241000

Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors

A Cultural and Geological Journey

By: Ronald Lee Morton,Carl Gawboy

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Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors

A Cultural and Geological Journey

By: Ronald Lee Morton,Carl Gawboy

In this sequel to the award winning "Talking Rocks" an earth scientist and an Ojibwe elder travel across Minnesota exploring the ancient rocks that make up a large part of that state. As the geologist describes how these rocks formed and brings to life the ancient worlds they created, the elder, through Native American stories, oral history, culture, and science illustrates how his people had an intimate understand of, and respect for, these ancient rocks and the land they gave shape to. Traveling from northeastern to southwestern Minnesota, some of the diverse topics they discuss are the nature of science, holistic geology, l mining, science and spirituality, and the legacy of the fur trade. Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors not only tells a fascinating story that spans billions of years, but is also a wonderful chronicle of two people from different cultural and scientific heritages learning to understand, appreciate, and see the value and importance in each other's way of viewing this land the planet we all call home."--Pub. desc.

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0978599896

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9780978599898

Ojibwe Sky Star Map - Constellation Guidebook

An Introduction to Ojibwe Star Knowledge

By: Annette S. Lee,William Wilson (Artist),Carl Gawboy

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Ojibwe Sky Star Map - Constellation Guidebook

An Introduction to Ojibwe Star Knowledge

By: Annette S. Lee,William Wilson (Artist),Carl Gawboy

A constellation guidebook focusing on Ojibwe Star Knowledge. Greek constellations and astronomical objects of interest are included along with the Ojibwe constellations organized by the four seasons and north circumpolar stars. Written by four native authors: Annette Lee, William Wilson, Jeff Tibbetts, Carl Gawboy. Accompanies the "Ojibwe Giizhig Anung Masinaaigan" - Ojibwe Sky Star Map created by Annette Lee, William Wilson, and Carl Gawboy.

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0615986781

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Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors: A Cultural and Geological Journey

Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors: A Cultural and Geological Journey

Talking Sky

Talking Sky

Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors

Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors

Ojibwe Sky Star Map - Constellation Guidebook

Ojibwe Sky Star Map - Constellation Guidebook

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