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Step into a rich and living world where stories, traditions, and dreams guide the path of a people. Anishinaabe Dreams: Stories of Tradition, Survival, and Identity invites readers on an accessible journey through the culture and history of the Anishinaabe, blending engaging storytelling with reflective poetry. From the timeless Creation Story and the wisdom of the Seven Grandfathers to the meaning behind sweat lodges, vision quests, pow wows, crafts, and community life, this book brings Indigenous teachings to life in a way that is both informative and deeply human. Author Sharon Brunner draws on personal experience and years of cultural involvement to share insights that resonate with readers of all backgrounds. She provides an unflinching look at the sources of historical trauma, including Indian boarding schools, and how they have created the present situation. ""Whether you are discovering these traditions for the first time or seeking a deeper understanding, Anishinaabe Dreams offers a thoughtful and inspiring look at resilience, identity, and the enduring power of cultural knowledge. Sharon Brunner uses the strengths of prose, poetry, and pictures to portray the culture of the Anishinaabe People in a way that ""beginners"", both Native American and others, can understand and appreciate. Each cultural vignette pulls the reader forward."" -- Deborah K Frontiera, award-winning author and editor of the U.P. Reader. ""Anishinaabe Dreams is a gift to anyone interested in the Ojibwe experience. Sharon Brunner shares her Native American culture, traditions, history, and experiences in an accessible and informative way. The poems intermixed with the history and discussion add an extra element of understanding to what it means to be Ojibwe-to be a survivor-both yesterday and today."" -- Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD, and award-winning author of Charley Kawbawgam: Ojibwa Chief and Lake Superior Pioneer ""Sharon Brunner's book, Anishinaabe Dreams, is a wonderful intro-duction to the culture and beliefs of the Anishinaabe Native American tribe. The book takes the reader into a myriad of aspects of an ancient belief system that was nearly lost to time and the intentional erasure of their culture by the Indian boarding schools. Anishinaabe Dreams not only restores some of what was lost but also introduces readers to traditions that most are unfamiliar with. Welcome to dreams nearly lost."" -- Mikel B. Classen, award-winning author of True Tales: The Forgotten History of Michigan's Upper Peninsula

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Sharon Brunner has published eleven books covering a variety of topics, from life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as a Yooper to Native American history. She has addressed historical trauma and provided information about things that go bump in the night. The previous bibliography page included the list of her published works. Her Master of Social Work degree has led her to various areas of employment: private consultant for the Dept. of Health and Human Services as a federal reviewer and a professor for Bay Mills Community College. She was employed as an Education and Disabilities Coordinator for the tribal Head Start Program and as an Education Coordinator for the tribal Education Department. Sharon is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Sault Tribe). She has provided approximately thirty years of service for the Native American people and has volunteered as a child welfare committee member for the Sault Tribe for twenty-three years. She has made it her lifelong mission to get to the bottom of things and to help others.

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