A huge part of culture to any group is religion. Both the Ojibwe and Iroquois cultures fall under monotheism, meaning that they have one higher being they acknowledge. I personally do not like the words religion, worship, God, etc., but that is only my opinion. There are other greater spirits that the Ojibwe and Iroquois acknowledge, but the Creator is the one who created all life on Earth.
Both cultures practice ceremonies. The Iroquois conduct ceremonies several times a year in the longhouse. A major ceremony that takes place is the mid-winter ceremonies. The Ojibwe, except for the northern areas, conducted Midewiwin [Mid-eh-wee-in] ceremonies semi-annually, however it has become a more common practice and they are held four times a year, each time in a different season. These ceremonies last several days. Everyone helps to set up and clean up.
Gichi-manidoo, [Gizh-eh man-eh-doo]: greater spirit or Creator/God
Lawʌni•yó [lah-when-ni eh-yoh]: he is the good word or Creator/God
This is so great! I love that we're learning words. Do you ever take part in any of these ceremonies?
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