Lifeways

[lahyf-wey]

noun

  1. a way of life; a manner of living.

  2. any of the customs and practices of a culture.

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  • Teachings

    Learn more about the Anishinaabe worldview

  • Cultural Arts

    From ribbon-work to beading, this is the place to start your cultural arts journey.

  • Annual Ottawa Powwow

    Learn about our annual celebration

  • Ottawa Tribal Cemetery

    Learn about the Ottawa Tribal Cemetery located in Northeast Oklahoma

  • Videos

    A collection of how-to videos, from beadwork to sewing to how to make a tobacco tie, all in one place.

  • Culture as Healing and Prevention

    A growing body of research shows what Indigenous people have always known: that a strong connection to culture is foundational to healthy individuals and communities.