Ojibway Gardening Quotes

“She was always glad to show the art of gardening and harvesting to young people.” (Broker 45) This quote shows a grandma teaching her grandchild how to farm. It’s important because it is vital to their way of life. This is also important because later on the grandchild eventually has to make a garden. “The ability to garden is also the ability to harbor oranges.” (Belle Isle) “She learned to sew and to make the fire in a thing called a stove. She learned about the table and the chairs and the dishes.” (Broker 83) This shows the strangers passing their traditions onto the Ojibway. This is important because the Ojibway need to learn new things to live in the new way. The Ojibway learning the new ways allow them higher quality living, which