My 1976 Indian Costume

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Me in 1976

My 1976 Indian Costume

Actually, this wasn't really my costume.  I grew up in small town Canada and was so blessed to have my cousins living beside us.  It was like having 2 older brothers & 1 older sister.  One of the perks of having close relatives living next door was "hand-me-downs".  This costume was originally worn my my cousin, then by me and followed a few years later by my darling baby sister. 

Little did we know then that we actually have in us some Indian blood.  A few years ago I found out that we (my cousins, my sister & myself) are related to Chief Pontiac - he was our 5th great grandfather.  I have since learned about "The Three Fires" - this was a "networking" of 3 different tribes: The Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwa (Chippewa) and Potawatomi.  These 3 tribes shared similar language and customs and would therefore marry each other.  Chief Pontiac was from the Ottawa tribe and he married "Woman Canoe Paddler" from the Ojibwa tribe (actually he had many wives in his life but she is the wife that I am related to).  I could go on and on but I don't want to bore you - family history is usually only interesting to those in that family.

Chief Pontiac - Picture from "Yahoo Images"

  I know that many people are offended by "Halloween" - so no offense intended to anyone - but I wish all of you a safe and enjoyable Halloween!