When considering “Ojibwe culture,” we have discussed current troubling social problems in Anishinaabe communities in a comparison of sorts to “Traditional Culture.” What do we mean when we say “traditional culture”? Has Ojibwe culture changed over time? If so, how? Do you know of any cultures that haven’t changed? If so, who/where?
We posed the question, “How long does something have to occur or go on in a particular community before it becomes ‘traditional’?” What do you think?
When discussing traditional Ojibwe culture, we discussed the seasonal round of the Anishinaabe and we started with the spring time. Why is that so? What is the significance of the spring time for the Ojibwe?
Some people talk about just how traditional certain people are, suggesting that there may be a range of traditional to consider. Others seem to be competing with one another over their degree of ndn-ness. Are such debates prevalent in other cultures? How about in “main-stream American culture,” if such a thing exists?