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The Ojibwe Clan System
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The Cranes
(Mooshka’oosiwag)
Each animal ancestor had their own valuable characteristic to help the Ojibwe people live in balance and harmony.
There were 5 original clan animals:
The Cranes could speak
in a way that people
could understand.
They are the leaders.
They helped people
make good decisions
for the whole community.
- The Crane
- The Bear
- The Marten
- The Catfish
- The Turtle
- Clan's animal name
- Colored drawing of your animal clan
- Role: Leaders, Protectors, Hunters, Teachers, Healers/medicine
- Characteristics or Duties
- Can you link the roles of your Ojibwe clan animal to the roles of members in our modern society? GIVE ONE EXAMPLE!
At one time long ago, all Ojibwe belonged to a clan.
The Turtles
(Miskwaadesiwag)
The Bears
(Makwag)
A clan is like a large family, that in traditional Indian culture.
Each clan was represented by an animal ancestor that brought certain characteristics or qualities to help the people.
The Turtle was the animal ancestor of the medicine clan. They helped people learn
about medicine and healing. They helped people stay healthy.
The Bears are the protectors. It was their job to defend the entire community. They
taught other how to be great warriors.
Clans helped the entire village or community get along and work together.
The Catfish
(Giigooyag)
The Martens
(Waabizheshiwag)
- The Catfish are the teachers.
- Catfish live to be very old and achieve wisdom.
- It was their job to teach people about their past, tell stories, pass on values and beliefs from one generation to another.
The Martens are the hunters. It was their job to teach people how to be great hunters so people would have food and clothing.