Sounding Thunder: The Stories of Francis Pegahmagabow (Critical Studies in Native History)

Francis Pegahmagabow (1889–1952), an Ojibwe of the Caribou clan, was born in Shawanaga First Nation, Ontario. Enlisting at the onset of the First World War, he served overseas as a scout and sniper and became Canada’s most decorated Indigenous soldier. After the war, Pegahmagabow settled in Wasauksing First Nation, Ontario, where he married and raised six children. He served his community as both Chief and Councillor and was a founding member of the Brotherhood of Canadian Indians, the first national Indigenous political organization. In 1949 and 1950, he was elected the Supreme Chief of the National Indian Government. Francis Pegahmagabow’s stories describe many parts of his life and are characterized by classic Ojibwe narrative. They reveal aspects of Francis’s Anishinaabe life and worldview. Interceding chapters by Brian McInnes provide valuable cultural, spiritual, linguistic, and historical insights that give a greater context and application for Francis’s words and world. Presented in their original Ojibwe as well as in English translation, the stories also reveal a rich and evocative relationship to the lands and waters of Georgian Bay. In __Sounding Thunder,__ Brian McInnes provides a new perspective on Pegahmagabow and his experience through a unique synthesis of Ojibwe oral history, historical record, and Pegahmagabow family stories. Francis Pegahmagabow (1889-1952), An Ojibwe Of The Caribou Clan, Was Born In Shawanaga First Nation, Ontario. Enlisting At The Onset Of The First World War, He Served Overseas As A Scout And Sniper And Became Canada's Most Decorated Indigenous Soldier. After The War, Pegahmagabow Settled In Wasauksing First Nation, Ontario, Where He Married And Raised Six Children. He Served His Community As Both Chief And Councillor And Was A Founding Member Of The Brotherhood Of Canadian Indians, The First National Indigenous Political Organization. In 1949 And 1950, He Was Elected The Supreme Chief Of The National Indian Government. Francis Pegahmagabow's Stories Describe Many Parts Of His Life And Are Characterized By Classic Ojibwe Narrative. They Reveal Aspects Of Francis's Anishinaabe Life And Worldview. Interceding Chapters By Brian Mcinnes Provide Valuable Cultural, Spiritual, Linguistic, And Historic Insights That Give A Greater Context And Application For Francis's Words And World. Presented In Their Original Ojibwe As Well As In English Translation, The Stories Also Reveal A Rich And Evocative Relationship To The Lands And Waters Of Georgian Bay. In Sounding Thunder, Brian Mcinnes Provides New Perspective On Pegahmagabow And His Experience Through A Unique Synthesis Of Ojibwe Oral History, Historical Record, And Pegahmagabow Family Stories.-- Stories As A Means Of Understanding Life -- Indigenous Life And Community In Georgian Bay -- Wind, Rock, And Water: Maps And Names At Wasauksing And Shawanaga -- Language, Culture, And Story -- Learning From Stories -- Family -- An Indian At War -- Community Life -- The Fourth Day. Brian D. Mcinnes ; Foreward By Waubgeshig Rice. Series Numbering From Cataloging In Publication Data. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Issued Also In Electronic Formats. Some Text In Original Ojibwe And In English Translation. "Francis Pegahmagabow (1889-1952), an Ojibwe of the Caribou clan, was born in Shawanaga First Nation, Ontario. Enlisting at the onset of the First World War, he served overseas as a scout and sniper and became Canada's most decorated Indigenous soldier. After the war, Pegahmagabow settled in Wasauksing First Nation, Ontario, where he married and raised six children. He served his community as both Chief and Councillor and was a founding member of the Brotherhood of Canadian Indians, the first national Indigenous political organization. In 1949 and 1950, he was elected the Supreme Chief of the National Indian Government. Francis Pegahmagabow's stories describe many parts of his life and are characterized by classic Ojibwe narrative. They reveal aspects of Francis's Anishinaabe life and worldview. Interceding chapters by Brian McInnes provide valuable cultural, spiritual, linguistic, and historic insights that give a greater context and application for Francis's words and world. Presented in their original Ojibwe as well as in English translation, the stories also reveal a rich and evocative relationship to the lands and waters of Georgian Bay. In "Sounding Thunder", Brian McInnes provides new perspective on Pegahmagabow and his experience through a unique synthesis of Ojibwe oral history, historical record, and Pegahmagabow family stories."-- Provided by publisher "Francis Pegahmagabow (1889-1952), a member of the Ojibwe nation, was born in Shawanaga, Ontario. Enlisting at the onset of the First World War, he became the most decorated Canadian Indigenous soldier for bravery and the most accomplished sniper in North American military history. After the war, Pegahmagabow settled in Wasauksing, Ontario. He served his community as both chief and councillor and belonged to the Brotherhood of Canadian Indians, an early national Indigenous political organization. Francis proudly served a term as Supreme Chief of the National Indian Government, retiring from office in 1950. Francis Pegahmagabow's stories describe many parts of his life and are characterized by classic Ojibwe narrative. They reveal aspects of Francis's Anishinaabe life and worldview. Interceding chapters by Brian McInnes provide valuable cultural, spiritual, linguistic, and historic insights that give a greater context and application for Francis's words and world. Presented in their original Ojibwe as well as in English translation, the stories also reveal a rich and evocative relationship to the lands and waters of Georgian Bay. In Sounding Thunder, Brian McInnes provides new perspective on Pegahmagabow and his experience through a unique synthesis of Ojibwe oral history, historical record, and Pegahmagabow family stories." Cover Contents List of lllustrations List of Tables Foreword by Waubgeshig Rice A Note on the Text Introduction Ngii-zaagidimin—We So Loved Each Other Chapter 1. Stories as a Means of Understanding Life Thirty Thousand Islands Chapter 2. Indigenous Life and Community in Georgian Bay Nimkiik—The Thunders Chapter 3. Wind, Rock, and Water: Mapts and Names at Wasauksing and Shawanaga Nishnaabemwin— Language of the People and the Land Chapter 4. Language, Culture, and Story Gchi-Ngig—The Giant Otter Chapter 5. Learning from Stories Enawendiying—We Are All Related Chapter 6. Family Tkwaans—The Dead Branch Chapter 7. An Indian at War Enendaagwak Bmaadziwin— What Is Expected of Life Chapter 8. Community Life Ndedem Gaa-Giiwed—When My Father Went Home Chapter 9. The Fourth Day Gchi-Mishoomisaatig—Grandfather Tree Epilogue Mnidoo—The Spirit Acknowledgements Notes References Index Francis Pegahmagabow, an Ojibwe of the Caribou clan, enlisted at the onset of the First World War, served overseas as a scout and sniper, and became Canada's most decorated Indigenous soldier. Brian McInnes provides new perspective on Pegahmagabow and his experience through a unique synthesis of Ojibweoral history, historical record, and Pegahmagabow family stories.