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The Sandy Lake Tragedy: Following in the Footsteps of the Ojibwe

by Emily Faith Johnson

The Ojibwe Trail of Tears in 1850

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The Ojibwe Trail of Tears in 1850

Emily Faith Johnson recounts the forced journey of 5,000 Ojibwe people seeking treaty payments owed by the U.S. government, and the deadly return trip through winter conditions after the payments and promised supplies failed to arrive. The book examines how this tragedy unfolded, its consequences, the Ojibwe response, and its continuing relevance. A narrative presentation and images frame the subject for young readers, connecting a specific episode of forced removal with broader questions of injustice in U.S. history.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in Indigenous history and U.S. history
  • Educators seeking material on the Ojibwe Trail of Tears and forced removal

Themes

Ojibwe historyForced removal and injusticeTreaty paymentsHistorical consequences and response

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Book overview

In 1850, 5,000 Ojibwe people were forced to make a dangerous journey across the Midwest to get treaty payments owed to them from the U. S. Government. But the payments never came, and the Ojibwe had to travel back home through treacherous winter conditions and without the money or supplies they had been promised. More than 400 Ojibwe lost their lives in this event that is now known as the Ojibwe Trail of Tears. Compelling narrative and impactful images help to recount the injustices of this forced removal and explain how it happened, what the many consequences were, how the Ojibwe people responded, and why this tragedy is still vitally relevant today. Author Emily Faith Johnson (Sault St. Marie Chippewa member) shares this not-to-be-forgotten story with young readers and educators seeking a closer look at U.S. history.
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