Ojibwe / oʊ ˈ dʒ ɪ b w eɪ /, also known as Ojibwa / oʊ ˈ dʒ ɪ b w ə /, Ojibway, Otchipwe, Ojibwemowin, or Anishinaabemowin, is an indigenous language of North America of the Algonquian language family. The language is characterized by a series of dialects that have local names and frequently local writing systems.There is no single dialect that is considered the …

In Anishinaabe traditional stories, Nanabush, Amik (beaver), and Nokomis (grandmother figure) are important characters. [4] Anishinaabe stories feature activities and actions involving generation, an important concept among Anishinaabe peoples such as participating in ceremonies, experimenting with new ideas and people, and reflecting on the ...

The Ojibwe language can explain why we must respect the earth and take responsibility for caring for the land, water, and its resources. It is the antidote to global climate change, environmental destruction, and unhealthy lifestyles. The Ojibwe language is where we turn for philosophy, history, science, medicines, stories, and spirituality. ...

People have been living in Michigan for longer than anyone can remember. Before the French, British and Americans came here in the 1600s and 1700s, Michigan was home to several native tribes. Michigan’s three largest tribes are the Ojibwa, the Odawa and the Potawatomi. They share common language customs and beliefs. Together, they are called Anishinaabe, or “original …

The Ojibwe People's Dictionary is developed and maintained by: Nora Livesay, Editor John D. Nichols, Founder and Linguistic Editor with support and collaboration from the University of Minnesota's Department of American Indian Studies and University Libraries.. Word Family

Nov 14, 2022 · An Anishinaabe artist and educator originally from Wiikwemkoong First Nation hopes his board game will help teach high school students about a topic that's far from fun and games: colonization ...

The Potawatomi / p ɒ t ə ˈ w ɒ t ə m i /, also spelled Pottawatomi and Pottawatomie (among many variations), are a Native American people of the western Great Lakes region, upper Mississippi River and Great Plains. They traditionally speak the Potawatomi language, a member of the Algonquin family.The Potawatomi call themselves Neshnabé, a cognate of the …

The Mississauga are a subtribe of the Anishinaabe-speaking First Nations peoples located in southern Ontario, Canada.They are closely related to the Ojibwe.The name "Mississauga" comes from the Anishinaabe word Misi-zaagiing, meaning "[Those at the] Great River-mouth."It is closely related to the Ojibwe word Misswezahging, which means ‘a river with many outlets.’

Anishinaabemowin, the language of the Anishinaabe nation, is one of the oldest and most historically important Native American languages in North America, but it is in danger of becoming extinct if not passed on to a new generation. With this website we aim to keep the language alive by teaching Anishinaabemowin. Come learn with us!

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