My Grandfather's Knocking Sticks - by Brenda J Child (Paperback)

The book "Ziibaaska' iganagooday: The Jingle Dress at 100" by Brenda Child is a captivating exploration of Ojibwe culture, identity, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Child uncovers the innovative ways in which Ojibwe men and women sustained their families and cultural heritage on reservations around the Great Lakes.

From traditional rice-knocking to fishing and bootlegging, these remarkable individuals found creative means of survival despite the challenges posed by government agents and economic hardship.

Child's own family stories and those of Ojibwe people from the Red Lake Reservation provide a rich tapestry of life on the reservation, highlighting the continuities and disruptions faced by generations of Ojibwe people.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in American Indian history, culture, and identity.