Category Archives: Tribal Educators

Biography

Elmira Jerome was a part of the Chippewa Nation. She was born in the year 1889 in North Dakota. Her mother was from Canada and was named Julia M. Venne while her father was from North Dakota and was named … Continue reading

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Elmira Jerome (Chippewa)

Biography | Historical and Cultural Context | Critical Commentary | Further Reading A Legend of the Pottawatomi The Pottawatomi Indians believe in two spirits, Kitchemanito, symbolizing the Great Spirit, and Matchemanito, the evil spirit. When Kitchemanito first made the world it … Continue reading

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Cora Elm (Oneida)

Biography | Historical and Cultural Context | Critical Commentary | Further Reading “The Creation of the Earth.” Cora Elm, Oneida. “HERE are some of the old Indians who believe that for a long time the human race lived in the clouds while this … Continue reading

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Biography

Biography Caleb Carter, born March 16th, 1888, was a member of the Nez Perce tribe and the author of “The Coyote and the Wind” in the January 1913 publication of “The Red Man”. Throughout his life Carter lived in Idaho, … Continue reading

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Caleb Carter (Nez Perce)

Biography | Historical and Cultural Context | Critical Commentary | Further Readings “The Coyote and the Wind” Caleb Carter, Nez Perce The coyote, once upon a time, made himself a dwelling place out of tall bunch grass. It was in … Continue reading

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Iva Miller (Cherokee)

Biography| Historical and Cultural Context| Critical Commentary| Further Reading   “Robin Red Breast.” Iva Miller, Cherokee The war was over and many prisoners had been taken captive, and some were sent into slavery. Among the captives was a brave warrior … Continue reading

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