Words of the Huron Lacrosse The essay by Salli Benedict

The essay by Salli Benedict explains the enduring tradition of Akwesasne basketmakers who create functional and decorative baskets from black ash splints

Several colour photographs display the finished product

But Leger encountered obstacles along the way

she pretends she doesn't feel the jellyfish stinging her young hands - she's Uncle Mick's little warrior

who have been overlooked in sweeping narratives of the history of the West

Words of the Huron Lacrosse The essay by Salli BenedictFascinating study of seventeenth century Huron Wendat language from early Jesuit writing sources. This form of linguistic archaeology covers the Huron or Wendat as well as the Wyandot (Petun) Nations and their culture, kinship, clans, relationship to the environment, material culture, ceremonies, warfare, medicine and disease, and relationship to the French. Of particular interest is the coverage of the construction of longhouses and wooden armour,