7th Grade: NewsELA: One of America’s last Indigenous birchbark canoe builders launches hunting boat

Read the paragraph from the introduction [paragraphs 1-6].

“The teaching is, alone we’re weak, but together we’re strong,” Valliere said. “These materials are all weak, but when they come together, they become strong. When we’re done, we’re going to demonstrate beating a hammer on the side of this canoe. And it won’t damage it.”

What conclusion is BEST supported by the paragraph?

Using details from the section "Prophecy said to Move West", explain what the audience learns about the Ojibwe's beliefs and culture, and how it relates to the broader story of launching the canoe.

How did Gurneau affect the birchbark canoe?