The Mishomis books are a chronological series depicting the ancient cultural traditions of the Ojibway People. Narrated through the medium of Mishomis, the books present stories he has heard from his grandfather. The text in the series incorporates native Obijway language along with the English narrative. In this book, the first of the series,…

Ancient teachings passed down to Mishomis by his Grandfather tell of Anishinabi (Original Man) who was placed on the earth by the Creator and told to walk the Earth and name all that he saw around him. He did so, and as he travelled he observed the seasons and the cycle of life. He learned what was good to eat and all the ways plants could be…

Continuing his tales from the old Ojibway teachings, Mishomis takes up the story of Original Man after he is separated from Wolf. Because he still has many questions, the Creator sends him to find No-ko-mis (Grandmother) who has the wisdom of the spirits. Since she lives far across the water, Original Man has to use his ability and reasoning as a…