birchbark

ble. Wood: Selected for its strength and availability, with traditional builders using hand tools to shape poles and beams. Natural Adhesives: Historically, tree resins and animal fats were used to secure bark

ore elements: Omakayas: The protagonist, a young Ojibwe girl Family members: Her mother, father, siblings, and grandparents Setting: The Great Lakes region in the 1800s Major events: The family’s daily life, hardships, and lessons learned Cult