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| Basil H. Johnston Native Myths and Legends |
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Basil Johnston is an Anishinaubae member of the Cape Croker First Nation in Ontario. A story-teller and author, he worked for twenty-five years for the Royal Ontario Museum, with a mandate to record and celebrate Ojibway (Anishinaubae) heritage, especially language and mythology. In 1994 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Toronto. |
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Mermaids and Medicine Women Spirits of the wind, water, and woods inhabit this magical book of native tales. In addition to the the work of Basil Johnston, this book includes legends by the eminent Ojibway narrator Sam Ozawamik, of the Wikwemikong First Nation in Ontario. Illustrated by Maxine Noel. Their sensitive preservation of the authentic voices of the elders has attracted special accolates. ($19.95 Cdn) "The stories speak of times past; of mermaids and mermen; of love and human relationships with spirit beings; of tricksters, wit, and wile; and of seasons imbued with power and mystery... These wonderful, mythical tales will enhance any library." -Canadian Book Review Annual |
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The Bear-Walker In the tradition of Tales the Elders Told and Tales of the Anishinaubaek, Basil Johnston's The Bear-Walker brings to the printed page the spoken myths of his people, myths that have inspired exquisite paintings by David Beaucage Johnson, who provided the illustrations. Here is the native spirit, as told by the elders, tales of wisdom and fantasy, alive with a sense of the magical possibilities of life lived close to nature. ($19.95 Cdn) "Full of life and spontaneity ...compelling. It's almost as if we're in the same room with the storyteller. Visually exquisite with liquid line drawings and magically lighted paintings." -Quill & Quire |
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The Star-man and other Tales Imbued with hmour, vision, mystery, and dreams, the stories and art reveal gteh power of Ojibway myth-making and a world of star-visitors, magical thunderbolts, thunder people, sea serpents, and mermaids. In celebration of Ojibway traditions, The Star-Man brings together legends told by current narrators, Basil Johnston, Sam Ozawamik, Frank Shawbedees, and Jonas George. Illustrated by Ken Syrette. ($19.95 Cdn) |
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| Tales the Elders Told, Ojibway Legends Why Birds go South in Winter; The First Butterflies; stories like these, told and retold through countless generations, are an integral part of the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Native people of Canda. The storyteller, handing down the knowledge and understanding of past generations, could handle deep and serious themes in an amusing and entertaining way. In this book are nine delighful tales translated into English from the Ojibway. The introduction explains the importance of storytelling in the lives of Native peoples. Illustrated by Shirley Cheechoo. "...a charming book for the pleasure of the reader and the art lover" -Canadian Book Review Annual |
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