Dreamcatchers Challenge - 28th place Top 20%
Dreamcatchers are not decorative ornaments but have a deeper symbolism. They symbolize oneness and are indicative of Indigenous identity. Misuse and exploitation of the design is offensive to Indigenous people and dismissive of their value to them.
Asibikaashi was the custodian of all Ojibwe infants and adults. As the Ojibwe started to geographically migrate across all of North America, the task became too large for Asibikaashi to fulfill on her own. Thus, women were placed in charge of weaving the webs alongside placing charms meant to protect the infant. The charms would capture any harm surrounding the infant at any time.
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