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Pre-Colonial Ojibwe
The Ojibwe believed that men's and women's roles were divided and shaped by spiritual power "rather than any gender category based solely on a rigid division of labor." They also believed that gender roles should be "mutually supportive." The Ojibwe community respected the work of women. While the "hunting, trapping and trading" were usually done by men, women's work generally revolved around child care and the gathering of plant foods. Women also prepared meals, made clothes, typically of leather, and maintained the firewood supply. Elders, especially the men, held a lot of power. Even though men led ceremonies and held the major leadership positions, the elder women were very well respected.