p-41 What are circles a symbol of for their people?
Circles are symbols of unity and strength.
Tell me something you have that is precious to you.
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What traditions do you have in your culture?
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p-40 What did the dream catcher look like?
It was a wooden hoop in the shape of a circle. String was woven and twisted around the hoop. A black bead sat near the centre and feathers hung from the bottom.
p-41 Was Peter allowed to take the dream catcher to school?
No. It was too precious.
p-39 Why was Peter crying?
Because he didn't know what to do. He had to give a presentation about family tradition and he forgot them.
What do you want to teach your grandchildren about?
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What can our grandparents teach us?
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p-39 Who did Peter ask to help him with his school presentation?
His grandmother - Nokomis
p-41 Why do people hang dream catchers over their beds?
They believe it will catch your bad dreams and your good dreams will fall through the centre.
p-43 How will they celebrate after the presentation?
Grandma will bake corn cookies and they will have a traditional Ojibwe party.
p-42 What was Peter's plan?
To show his class how to make a dream catcher.
p-43 How did Peter feel during his presentation?
He didn't feel nervous or scared. He felt pride in his culture and himself.
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