Chippewa
Indians Yesterday and Today
By: Taylor M.
Every fall Chippewa gathered wild rice. These
people divided
into small groups and to go where 
wild rice grew. They did this for
many weeks. Using a long stick Chippewa men steered the canoe throw the
lakes. While they did this, the women got the rice and put it in the
canoe. When the canoe was full the people came back ashore.
Late in spring Chippewa set up a village to fish and
to pick berries. Although fishing all year,
this time they did it with
family. They caught the fish by spearing and setting traps. Catching
salmon, sturgeon, and whitefish. Usually women and children picked
berries, fruits, and nuts. Cranberries
were eaten fresh. Raspberries
were made to a pudding. This also continued though the summer.
The Chippewa did many things after the harvest. On the day after they gathered wild rice was time to feast. After the feast they played lacrosse. The two teams carried long sticks with a basket around the end. This was used to pass the ball to there teammates. Lacrosse was there favorite game to play after the harvest.
| YESTERDAY and TODAY |