Ojibwe Hymns Missionaries from a variety of Christian denominations saw translating Christian hymns into indigenous languages as a fundamental part of their work. These translated hymns became especially popular among the Ojibwe. Hymns were first translated in the Ojibwe language in the late 1820s …
Rainy River
Rainy River The Rainy River is so central to Du Vernet's diary that it almost becomes a character in itself. The River connects the towns and villages Du Vernet passed through, and Du Vernet never tired of describing its beauty. The water could be calm and mirror like in one moment, and then swept …
Hungry Hall
Hungry Hall Hungry Hall No. 1 and 2, also known as Paskonkin and The Bishop, were two Ojibwe reserves situated on the Rainy River's western mouth at the Lake of the Woods and contained 6,280 acres. Like Long Sault, Manitou Rapids and Little Forks, the Hungry Hall reserves came into existence in …