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	Gitche Manitou - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gitche Manitou (or Gichi-Manidoo, Gitchi Manitou, Gitchie Manitou, Gitchee Manitou, or Kitche Manitou), in traditional Algonquian First Nations culture, is the Great Spirit, the Creator of all things and the Giver of Life.
		In addition to the Algonquin proper, Gitche Manitou was known to the related Odawa and Ojibwe tribes.
		Gitche Manitou is often treated as those cultures' analogue to the Christian God.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gitchi_Manitou (252 words)

	Manitou Island
		South Manitou Island was popular in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries as a harbor and fueling station.
		Lake Manitou is the largest lake on Manitoulin Island a so called islandlake and also largest lake in a freshwater island in the world (and, ironically, said freshwater island is the largest freshwater island in the world.) It is drained by the Manitou River.
		Gitchi Manitou (or Gichi-Manidoo), in traditional Algonquian First Nations culture, is the Great Spirit, the Creator of all things and the Giver of Life.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/132/manitou-island.html (918 words)

	Canku Ota - May 17, 2003 - Ladder to the Sky
		When somebody grew old, Manitou sent one of the shining spirit messengers down the magic vine that grew in the very center of the Ojibway lands.
		"Your sad thoughts have reached me. You shall come with me and live in the kingdom of Gitchi Manitou, the Great Spirit forever." Desperately, the grandmother tried to clutch her grandson's arm but before she could touch him or cry out the young man was wrapped in a crackling blue light.
		But Gitchi Manitou has sent us back to show you how to release your people from pain and misery.
	www.turtletrack.org /CO_FirstPerson/CO_04052003_LadderSky.htm (1594 words)

	[minstrels] The Huron Carol -- St. Jean de Brébeuf
		’Twas in the moon of wintertime, When all the birds had fled, That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, And wondering hunters heard the hymn: Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria.
		O children of the forest free, O sons of Manitou, The holy Child of earth and Heav’n Is born today for you.
		Gitchi Manitou is "the Great Spirit", or "the Mighty Lord of All the World" (cf the several Lake Manitous and Lake Manitoba as well as the province of of that name).
	www.cs.rice.edu /~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/1799.html (719 words)

	Hatred's Birth
		Gitchi Manitou entrusted it to him, told him that he and the Island were intertwined--one would not live without the other.
		"Gitchi Manitou presented her to Ocryx to be his companion and his mate so he would no longer be alone.
		Gitchi Manitou no longer dwells upon the Island as he did in the far past, and so now we are left to deal with this nuisance on our own.
	www.geocities.com /social_phobe/hatredsbirth.html (3184 words)

	Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land — Volume 06 : Central States and Great Lakes by Charles M. Skinner (Charles ...
		A cave in this obelisk is pointed out as Manitou’s abiding-place, and it was believed that every other spire in the group had its wraith, whence has come the name of the island—Michillimackinack (place of great dancing spirits).
		Arch Rock is the place that Manitou built to reach his home from Sunrise Land the better.
		Manitou, having made a turtle from a drop of his own sweat, sent it to the bottom of Lake Huron, whence it brought a mouthful of mud, and from this Mackinack was created.
	www.bookrags.com /ebooks/6611/14.html (435 words)

	CLF \| Quest \| December 2001
		Gitchi Manitou variously translates as the "Great Spirit," the "Master of Life," the "Great Mystery of all Things," or as "Our Grandfather" the great tortoise that carries the world on his back.
		Native American religious stories are filled with references to the manifestations of Manitou, usually in the form of an animal-Coyote the trickster, for example, or Thunderbird of the west coast.
		The underlying force, the Gitchi Manitou, was the Native American way of affirming the presence of a mysterious, sacred source for all of life.
	www.uua.org /clf/quest/2001-12.html (5560 words)

	Calvary \| Living on Turtle Island by Howard Anderson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Gitchi Manitou, the Creator, Great Spirit, Life Giver, creates the earth, our island home, and it is carried across the vast expanse of interstellar space on the back of Great Turtle.
		“Gitchi Manitou, with all due respect to your creative work, we were wondering why you created these human beings.
		Tell us Gitchi Manitou, why did you make them?” Bear and Eagle were nodding in agreement, and turned a curious eyes and ears toward the Creator.
	www.calvaryjc.org /homiliesLent/20040308.html (2776 words)

	Nish-naw-ba
		Wa-wass-ko-na (flower), the chief's daughter, returned the young man's affections, but Neoma had a rival in the powerful Motchi Manitou, and strange to say, the cheif wished his daughter to marry the latter, hoping therby to gain more power and influence and become greater than any of his predecessors.
		But Motchi Manitou soon learned their whereabouts, and one day when Neoma was away in quest of game, hied himself to his wigwam and abducted his bride, whom he carried to his abode--A desolate cave near the shore-- where he imprisoned her.
		He immediately started in pursuit of Motchi Manitou, but arrived at the latter's rendezvous too late to rescue Wa-wess-ko-na and was only met by the jeers and mocking laughter of the Motchi Manitou.
	members.tripod.com /~loneagle1 (1830 words)

	Manitou Dock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		On the earliest National Geographic Society maps of Canada, on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay and south of Parry Sound, only Manitou Dock was identified.
		Manitou Dock was the name of the steamboat landing that served just about everyone who cottaged or lived near Twelve Mile Bay and the Moon River.
		It was only in the fifties that the iron ships stopped running, and Manitou Dock became once again a small island.
	www.manitoudock.com /welcome.htm (539 words)

	Writing.Com: Part 54: The Lair Of The Liar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		CHARMIAN STARED UP at the gigantic manitou who very nearly filled the large cave she and Mani stood in, her eyes as wide as saucers.
		She had to imagine that if Gitchi Manitou himself looked like anything, then this was it.
		"Manitou Island." She found herself growing excited now; if he knew about the odd time distortions of the Island, then he had to be Glooskap.
	www.writing.com /main/view_item/item_id/850750/printit/1 (3141 words)

	Bruce Cockburn - Songs - Iesus Ahatonnia/The Huron Carol (cover version)
		"Mighty Gitchi Manitou", which in the Anglicized version of the Huron Carol is the "great spirit", or God.
		Gitchi Manitou doesn't actually appear in the original, as you can tell, and I don't even think he's Huronian in origin, but he's been transliterated into the "modern" version.
		They talk about children of the forest, and the "Mighty Gitchi Manitou" and all that sort of stuff.
	cockburnproject.net /songs&music/ia.html (1146 words)

	Winds Of Change (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Presented and Channelled By Gitchi Manitou, (May God Smile Upon You.) I am White Buffalo Woman.
		There are great winds sweeping the Earth at this time, not winds that you can see or feel, but winds of change.
		Stay in the Now and make sure you spend much time with those that are in the Now also, that are working for Spirit and are increasing the Light within them and you will find that you have great courage, Light and Power developing in your body, spirit, mind.
	www.eaglespiritministry.com /teaching/abbotts/woc.htm (745 words)

	Huron Carol, The (Jesous Ahatonhia) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		DESCRIPTION: The Christmas story in Indian terms: "'Twas in the moon of wintertime when all the birds had fled That mighty Gitchi Manitou sent angel choirs instead.
		Even then, the song continued to be sung in Huron circles; it was collected by another Jesuit, Father de Villeneuve, and was translated into French (as "Jesus est ne") as well as English.
		"Gitchi Manitou" -- in other Algonquian-language-family traditions, Keeche Keeche Manitou -- is "The Great, great Spirit...
	www.csufresno.edu /folklore/ballads/FJ130.html (383 words)

	Canku Ota - September 21, 2002 - Ladder to the Sky
		Desperately, the grandmother tried to clutch her grandson's arm but before she could touch him or cry out the young man was wrapped in a crackling blue light.
		The vine rippled and shuddered, but still she went on.
		And the spirits spread their arms until they were filled with all the flowers and all the growing plants on earth.
	www.turtletrack.org /Issues02/Co09212002/CO_09212002_LadderToTheSky.htm (1595 words)

	The Huron Carol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Within a lodge of broken bark the tender babe was found, a ragged robe of rabbit skin enwrapped his beauty round; but as the hunter braves drew nigh, the angel song rang loud and high: Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelcis gloria.
		O children of the forest free, O sons of Manitou, the holy child of earth and heaven is born today for you.
		Come, kneel before the radiant boy, who brings you beauty, peace and joy: Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelcis gloria.
	www.nationwide.net /~amaranth/HuronCarol.htm (318 words)

	Manitowaning Lodge
		Island Natives believe the Great Gitchi Manitou, leader of the spirit world, made the island his home, and so the island bears his name.
		Were Gitchi Manitou to visit the Island today, surely he would find no spot more enticing than Manitowaning Lodge.
		Manitowaning Lodge, is an oasis of towering pine, cedar and white birch, crystal-clear water and Gloria's beautiful English Gardens.
	www.manitowaninglodge.com (214 words)

	Year A, Christmas Eve, 2001
		Gitchi Manitou means “Great God” or “Most Awesome of the Awesome” in the Huron Indian language.
		We find Gitchi Manitou in the carol, ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, in our hymnal right next to The First Noel.
		O children of the forest free, O seed of Manitou, the holy Child of earth and heaven is born today for you.
	www.fairlingtonumc.org /Sermons_2001/sermon_122401.htm (851 words)

	manitou_island: Manitou Island, Pt. 6: First Contact
		I try not to question, only Gitchi Manitou can know for sure." He raised his hands in a sort of shrug toward the heavens.
		He may be a demon now, but originally he was a spirit--a manitou, like all those which reside here and in the waters surrounding.
		I cannot question Gitchi Manitou's will, but I have to wonder why he gave a creature such as this such great power." He fell silent, his head lowering slightly, eyes downcast.
	manitou-island.livejournal.com /1957.html (2175 words)

	Custom
		While at Ojibway,Hammersten was working on a painting for his friends whose tents and cabins were nestled in the stands of Jack Pine and Cedar trees growing on the island.
		The word " devil " is a misnomer and refers to Gitchy Manitou,the trickster God of the Ojibway.
		Tradition has it that the mountain,northeast of the island,is the home of Gitchy Manitou.
	www.asantepapa.4t.com /custom.html (510 words)

	The Huron Carol - Encyclopedia FunTrivia
		"'Twas in the moon of winter time, When all the birds had fled, That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead" "Gitchi Manitou" is a creator deity of several First Nations, largely in the Great Lakes areas.
		In one version or another the Huron Carol is a staple for many Canadian churches at Christmas time.
		This is the last verse: "O children of the forest free, O sons of Manitou The holy Child of earth and heaven is born today for you.
	www.funtrivia.com /en/subtopics/The-Huron-Carol-217884.html (688 words)

	ADVENTIST REVIEW ONLINE
		That mighty Gitchi Manitou sent angel choirs instead.
		As was the ring of glory on the helpless Infant there.
		The Holy Child of earth and heav'n is born today for you.
	www.adventistreview.org /9949/story2.htm (834 words)

	The Huron Carol - Huron: Jesous Ahatonhia - French: Jésus est né (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		'Twas in the moon of wintertime When all the birds had fled That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead Before their light the stars grew dim And wand'ring hunters heard the hymn Jesus your King is born Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria!
		The earliest moon of wintertime Is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory on The helpless infant there The chiefs from far before him kelt With gifts of fox and beaver pelt Jesus your King is born Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria!
		O children of the forest free O sons of Manitou The Holy Child of earth and heaven Is born today for you Come kneel before the radiant boy Who brings you beauty, peace and joy Jesus your King is born Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria!
	www.alansim.com /canhtml/can023.html (505 words)

	Writing.Com: Part 1: The Arrival
		At last, however, knowledge of the strange Island reached the outside world, for better or for worse; and it was this stranger who first gave the name that the Island was to hold for the rest of its days.
		In the tongue of the Islanders, it had always been known as Manitou Miniss, the Island of the Spirits...but to those who came to see it afterwards, it would ever after be known as L'Ile Des Manitous...Manitou Island...
		The water was as fl as jet, and as smooth as a polished stone; as such the canoes easily sliced through it, paddling silently toward the distant shore.
	www.writing.com /main/view_item/item_id/1024018 (4137 words)

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		All was pretty much well and good, though, according to Old Mother Manitou's (possibly inaccurate) version of the story, until Ocryana got jealous and demanded powers equal to Ocryx's.
		She got greater powers, all right, and promptly used them to turn Ocryx into the wolf demon that came to bear his name.
		Out of rage he did the same thing to her, then Gitchi Manitou had to separate them and put them to sleep before they could tear each other's throat out.
	www.blurty.com /talkread.bml?journal=tehuti_88&itemid=321415 (1538 words)

	Beliefnet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		My family's Cree is definitly influenced by Ojibway, although we do not consider ourselves Oji-Cree.
		But we call the Creator, Gitchi Manitou, or "The Great Spirit".
		As I have said before, in no sacred story have I ever heard or read does the Great Spirit ever come down and help anybody.
	www.beliefnet.com /boards/message_list.asp?boardID=3747&discussionID=436490 (374 words)

	New Age/Ambient/World Music Reviews
		She is fleeting beauty that blooms and then creates a disturbing void.
		Translated from Algonquin as the Great Spirit, Gitchi Manitou is a marvelous piano piece that celebrates the power as well as the gentleness of that Supreme Being.
		The Great Spirit is believed to be in all things occurring naturally or supernaturally.
	www.newagereporter.com /recording/viewreviews.asp?rvwbrdcmmt=271 (527 words)

	ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » Gajan Kristnaskon! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		I wanted to get a shot of Lake Huron in honour of Gitchi Manitou, but alas, this is the best I could do
		Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.
		However, I must protest out of jealousy that you are the only one sporting bling!
	www.cominganarchy.com /archives/2005/12/20/gajan-kristnaskon (192 words)

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	Wub-e-ke-niew - April 16, 1989 - Rabbi Meir Kahane writes about the Jewish claim to Israel, that the Jewish God gave ...
		However, if the European colonists who call themselves the United States Government want to recognize ancient rights to the land given by the Creator, we urge them to do so uniformly.
		That is, the American Indian Nations on these two continents were given this land by the Great Creator, Gitchi Manitou in the Ojibway language.
		Our Indian religion is much older than Islam, Christianity and Judaism put together.
	www.maquah.net /AhnishinahbaeotjibwayReflections/AppendixII/1989-04-16_LTE.html (395 words)

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