Long, long ago an
alliance known as the "Three Fires" was started by three brothers who shared
similar lands and backgrounds. All were of the Anishinabe and lived in the eastern part of
North America. After numerous wars and migrations, the tribes moved to the Great Lakes
area. The oldest brother, Chippewa (Ojibwa), was given the responsibility of Keeper of the
Faith. The middle brother, Ottawa (Odawa), was the Keeper of the Trade, and the youngest
brother, Potawatomi (Bode Wad Mi), was responsible for keeping the Sacred Fire; hence the
name, "Keeper of the Fire."
Project: History on the Web
was made
possible by a 1998 National Leadership Grant awarded to the Nah Tah Wahsh Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
The goals of this project are to:
Provide accurate information about
the Hannahville Indian Community, a Potawatomi Reservation located in Michigan's Upper
Peninsula.
Provide accurate non-stereotype
information about the Woodland Indians of Upper Michigan: the Chippewa, the Ottawa and the
Potawatomi.
Keep abreast of changing technology
that will allow the library to better serve the Hannahville Indian Community and other
Native American and non-Native American Communities.
Provide training to key personnel in
digital and telecommunications technology.
