CHOSEN STORY- About An Ojibwe folktale called "The Legend of the Dreamcatcher" highlights the value of conserving indigenous culture. The moral of this folktale is to place a dreamcatcher over your bed at night to protect yourself and block off negativity. The dreamcatcher represents the Ojibwe people's culture and customs in material form and also acts as a sign of their continued beliefs and way of life. The Ojibwe belief in encouraging good dreams and energy while fending against bad influences is reflected in the Dreamcatcher. "Dream Catchers: How Mainstream America Discovered Native Spirituality" by Philip Jenkins is one resource I suggest reading when doing a study on the preservation and regeneration of indigenous culture. This book sheds attention on the value of protecting and honoring indigenous cultures by examining the cultural appropriation of Native American spiritual practices and the commercialization of goods like dreamcatchers. 400 words, MLA

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