Written for use in grades 3 through 6, this guide explains in simple terms the United States government's often unethical handling of treaties with the Ojibwe and small groups of Sioux during the early formation of the country. The first section presents a basic history of the Ojibwe and their reasons for migrating from the Atlantic to the upper Mid-west after the arrival of European settlers. The following section explains a treaty simulation activity for students in which they assume the roles of United States President, lumbermen, government agents, settlers, fur traders, and Sioux and some Ojibwe clan representatives. Suggestions are provided to help the teacher guide students through the treaty-making process, understand how the Ojibwe clans were underrepresented, and how procedures discriminated against the Indians, e.g., treaties were written only in English. A section of follow-up activities poses seven questions for study and discussion and provides sample answers. Questions concern fairness and the special interests of parties involved in the treaties. The guide includes four references for teachers and the text of an actual treaty: "Treaty with the Pillager Band of Chippewa Indians--1847." (JHZ)