With connections to traditional homelands being at the heart of Native identity

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one of the twentieth century's leading writers on Native American affairs

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Makoons event With connections to traditional homelandsA tender glimpse into the world of an Ojibwe bear cub with the nurturing guidance of its mother, Makoons weaves a narrative rich with environmental stewardship, cultural wisdom and universal themes like discovery and growth. From learning survival basics to more complex lessons about the interconnectedness of nature and forest ecology, Makoons (which means "Little Bear") embarks on a fun and essential journey of life.