[12] Abi·ndəsa′gan “something to sit or lie on the water with.” The event occurred near the previously mentioned cave. [↑]
[13] This is called Koko‵kowikwe·‵tuɔk “Owl bay,” now known as Kokoko bay, the northeastern arm of Lake Timagami (see map). The event occurred on the western shore of the bay. [↑]
[14] This fragment has probably come from some neighbouring band of Ojibwa, possibly Mattagami. [↑]
[15] This is a fragment of the culture-hero cycle of the Mattagami band of Ojibwa, which has become known among the Timagami people, but does not form a part of their own version. [↑]
[16] Every wigwam has horizontal poles crossing near the smoke hole. This is a drying rack and support for the pot hook. [↑]
[17] The Ojibwa formerly cooked in stone vessels as well as in birch bark. [↑]
[18] A very scarce animal in northern Ontario. [↑]
[19] The Indians often had much trouble to get food in the winter and looked forward eagerly to spring, when the ice leaves the rivers, making “open water,” thus enabling them to seek new hunting places. [↑]
[20] An opening in the ice near the camp for the supply of water in winter. [↑]