Interview conducted in Ojibwe by Henry Neufeld, with English interpretation and discussion. Includes discussion of Hallowell's photographs, Naamiwan, and related topics.
Color photograph of Charlie George Owen (Omishoosh) sitting on floor with drum beater next to large drum used by his grandfather, the medicine man Naamiwan (Fairwind).
Color photo of 8 men and 1 boy sitting in a grass field in Pauingassi, Manitoba. The six Ojibwe men in the photo are sons of Naamiwan (Fairwind). Description provided by Henry Neufeld: "This picture taken during meeting with Pauingassi elders where they provided direction for exact location for school to be built." From L to R, the men are Henry Neufeld, undientified, Jacob Owen (Camash), Alex Pascal (Kihciis), Alex Owen (Waanacens), William Owen (Maahtos), Josie Owen (Niipaw), Charlie George Owen (Omishoosh). The young boy is unidentified. ; Original photo ID: 15-r. See related photo 15-rMM, "Pauingassi, June 1955."
Color photograph of part of Pauingassi, Manitoba across water in distance, with identification of places in the picture.; Original photo ID: 15-rMM. See related photo 15-r, "Naamiwan's sons."
Color photograph of Pauingassi, Manitoba in distance across water. Identified in related photo as being taken in 1991. Labeled as being taken in 1989.; See related photo: "Pauingassi, June 1955"
Thunderbird Rapids, also known as Little Grand Rapids, near the village of Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba. This site is important in the life of the medicine man Naamiwan (Fairwind).
audio:22177; APSdigrec_8275; Recording Number: 07; Program Number: 05
Description
Narrative from an unidentified male speaker. No labelling or accompanying documention for this tape. Identification of the language as Severn Ojibwe based upon one of the tape's speakers identification of his location as Red Sucker Lake, Manitoba, a Severn Ojibwe-speaking community.
