The Ojibwe: People, Culture, and History

by Kim Sigafus

Overview

Spirited powwows, close family ties, and a deep connection to the land—that’s the Ojibwe Nation. In this captivating nonfiction book for young readers, discover more about the people, places, and customs that shape Ojibwe life across the Great Lakes region. Uncover how the Ojibwe people continue to thrive by preserving their language, celebrating traditions, and gathering at powwows, where drumming, dancing, and storytelling keep their culture alive. Through interactive activities and engaging features—including maps, timelines, recipes, and crafts—Ojibwe author Kim Sigafus provides young learners with meaningful insights into the past, present, and future of this enduring culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875208584
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	Indigenous Peoples
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Kim Sigafus is an award-winning Ojibwe author, speaker, and Illinois Humanities Road Scholar. She has written eighteen books in several genres and also shares her culture by giving presentations on Native topics. Kim is the owner of Quiet Souls, a Native American gift store and classroom in Freeport, Illinois. Kim enjoys singing, drumming, and crafting dream catchers and talking feathers. She has four grown children and lives in Freeport with her husband, Andy, and their rescue animals. For more information visit kimberlysigafus.com.

Interviews

This series centers the experience and knowledge of authors from each community—setting it apart from most similar series on the market, which are not written by authentic voice authors;