The Story of the Chippewa Indians: From the Past to the Present (Story of the American Indian)

This single-volume book provides a narrative history of the Chippewa tribe with attention to tribal origins, achievements, and interactions within the United States.· Surveys Chippewa history from 10,000 BC to the present, placing events within the context of North American, particularly United States, history· Describes the cultural origin narrative of the Chippewa tribe and some of its variations· Details the effects of United States policy on the Chippewa· Conveys the tenacity of the Chippewa tribe as demonstrated by its survival for so many years· Offers examples of a few of the many Chippewa who have contributed to tribal achievements· Reflects the expertise of a Chippewa scholar