A Million Simple Miracles Family Sagas

Place: North America (Generation One)

Time: 0 - 100 AD

Character: Makwa Ojibwe

Makwa was born in the early spring around 15 AD in what is now the Great Lakes region. Her people were semi-nomadic, moving with the seasons to hunt, gather, and fish. Born into a tightly-knit community, Makwa's early years were filled with the sounds of rustling leaves, the calls of birds, and the gentle murmur of streams. Her mother was a skilled gatherer and herbalist, while her father was known for his craftsmanship of tools and weapons.

Baby Makwa enjoys the light of her family's firepit.

Makwa's family must follow the seasons, migrating to new areas for the sake of fishing, gathering, and hunting.

Makwa's mother is a skilled gardener and herbalist. While she often goes out into the wilderness to gather, she also maintains a garden outside of the family's wigwam. Makwa watches her keenly to learn her skills.

Meanwhile, Makwa's father is a master of woodworking and carpentry. He shapes weapons and tools for the tribe, and it is from him that Makha learns the art of patience.

Family is important to Makwa's people. She listens close to those who are older than her to learn their lessons and gain their wisdom.

The firepit is an essential part of Makwa's family's household. It keeps them warm and provides a central point by which to build community.

Like the rest of her family, Makwa nurtures an intimate relationship with the outdoors. She often goes off into the wilderness to explore and observe the living beings around here, such as the frogs in the logs.