Explain how the ottawa viewed the role of women in society

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Problem

This is a creation story of the Native Americans of the Ottawa Society. Think about how it compares to other creation stories, both Native American and European.

A. According to the New Netherlands story, what existed before the earth was created? What were the first three creatures created? How are the personalities of these three creatures reflected by people in society? Explain the significance of the main figure in this American Indian creation story and what it tells us about their culture.

B. According to the Ottawa, how was humankind created? Give an example of how the Ottawa learned to survive by adapting to their environment. Explain how the Ottawa viewed the role of women in their society.

C. Compare and contrast the Ottawa creation story with that of the biblical creation beliefs of the Europeans they encountered.

D. What evidence do you find in the oral tradition that European culture influenced Native American beliefs about creation?

E. From your analysis of the documents, what you would say are the strengths and weaknesses of the oral tradition as historical source material? What can be learned about pre-Columbian life and thought among indigenous peoples from a close reading of the materials?

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