Our people, our journey : the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians / James M. McClurken.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The analytical paradigm -- When the Europeans came -- Kinsmen and confederates -- Coexistence and conquest -- The will of the grand council -- Civilizing the Ottawas -- Strong titles and the government swan -- Not a tent, a wigwam, nor a camp fire -- New communities, established leaders -- A great excitement among the Indians -- Accidents of history -- The opposite of intentions -- The council of ogemuk -- On the outskirts -- Teaching the children -- A small victory -- Community councils to business committees -- A desperate decade -- New deal, renewed hope -- No one' responsibility -- The whole of the Holst report -- Indian problems -- An advocate and attorney for the people -- Decades of success and political evolution -- Distinct, separate, and sovereign -- Constructing a new government -- An ancient community, a new century.