Mary Siisip Geniusz, Wendy Makoons Geniusz (Editor), Annmarie Geniusz (Illustrator)
Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do is Ask: Anishinaabe Botanical Teachings
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816696765
- author:
- Mary Siisip Geniusz, Wendy Makoons Geniusz (Editor), Annmarie Geniusz (Illustrator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 2.8 x 25.4 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do Is Ask by Mary Siisip Geniusz explores the traditional Anishinaabe teachings and botanical knowledge shared through stories. With over thirty years of experience working with these teachings, Geniusz brings a wealth of information on plants, their uses, meaning, and history.
From conifers to cattails, this book covers a wide range of plants, including medicinal uses of yarrow, mullein, and dandelion. The author shares narratives that explain the cultural context and significance of each plant, highlighting their importance in Anishinaabe culture.
This book makes botanical information accessible to both native and non-native healers and educators, providing a unique perspective on the connection between plants and human well-being within the Anishinaabe tradition.