Ojibwe Legends were passed down through generations, usually told by Ojibwe Elders (Gitchi-Anishinaabe) around the fire during the long winter (biboon) seasons. Each generation retold the stories with their general interpretation; all lead back to the seven grandfather teachings of respect, honesty, truth, humility, courage, wisdom and love.Nanabush, the trickster, is a likeable character who dispenses advice all while getting into situations all his own making. Along the way, Nanabush helps his