36 pages 1 hour read

Ignatia Broker

Night Flying Woman: An Ojibway Narrative

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983

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Essay Topics

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According to Ignatia Broker and her great-great-grandmother Oona, what is the most effective means of retaining or reclaiming Ojibway culture? Do you agree with them? Why or why not?

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Describe the Ojibway’s relationship with nature. How does this relationship relate to their belief in the circle of life? What is the significance of the circle and how does it work as a storytelling device within Night Flying Woman?

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Why was sharing so important to the Ojibway? In what ways did sharing help sustain their traditions?