02764cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000037001142450137001512640051002883000047003393360026003863370026004123380036004385000031004745080128005055201468006335340045021016530031021466530031021776530031022086530031022396530041022706530032023118560042023439990017023856988UtSlPG20260610133200.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aBlackbird, Andrew J.,d1810-190810aHistory of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan :bA Grammar of Their Language, and Personal and Family History of the Author 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-01  aThis eBook was produced by Michelle Shepard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan" by Andrew J. Blackbird is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work provides an in-depth look at the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes in Michigan, including their traditional customs, historical experiences, and the impact of colonization. Blackbird, himself a member of the Ottawa tribe and a U.S. interpreter, presents his people's history from an Indigenous perspective, aiming to preserve their narratives and traditions in the face of diminishing recognition.  The opening of the book introduces Andrew J. Blackbird as a well-educated Native American who aims to recount the history of his people, drawing on their traditions and personal experiences. It details his familial background and his dedication to education, alongside his observations of the tribal dynamics and past adversities faced by the Ottawa and Chippewa through colonization and disease. The author expresses his concern about the continued existence of Indigenous traditions and languages, sharing anecdotes that highlight the rich cultural heritage of his community while emphasizing the changes brought about by the arrival of Europeans. The narrative sets the groundwork for a comprehensive exploration of the history, language, and cultural practices of the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes, and hints at the deep connection the author feels toward his ancestors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOttawa Indians -- Michigan  aOjibwa Indians -- Michigan  aOttawa language -- Grammar  aOjibwa language -- Grammar  aIndians of North America -- Michigan  aBlackbird, Andrew J., 1810-40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6988  c48982d48982