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Sacred gift: Chippewa delight in return of scrolls.

Authors :
Oaks, Larry
Source :
News from Indian Country; 12/25/2006, Vol. 20 Issue 26, p1-5, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article focuses on the return of sacred scrolls to the Bois Forte Chippewa Tribe in Minnesota. Dr. Raymond Cloutier had owned 42 birch bark scrolls since they had been passed down to him by his grandfather Dr. Herbert Burns. Cloutier concluded that the scrolls belonged to the Chippewa tribe based on records.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15484939
Volume :
20
Issue :
26
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
News from Indian Country
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
23661556