The Mide'wiwin or "Grand Medicine Society" of the Ojibwa Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1885-1886, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 143-300

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In the late 19th century, W. J. Hoffman delves into the intricate world of the Ojibwa people in "The Mide'wiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society'." This ethnographic study, detailed in the Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology, unveils the spiritual practices and organizational framework of the Mide'wiwin society. Readers are immersed in the rituals and traditions that define this significant group within the Ojibwa community, shedding light on their unique ceremonies and beliefs. Ideal for historians and cultural enthusiasts, this document offers a rare glimpse into a rich indigenous culture, preserved within the pages of this Government Printing Office publication from 1891.