Way of life / Anishinaabe Aadizowin

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Annual Language Gathering 2022 - Presentation by June Manitowabi
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Annual Language Gathering 2022 - Presentation by June Manitowabi. Topic: Women's Traditional Teachings.
BIRCH BARK HARVESTING 2022
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Guided by Stitch Manitowbi. Brought to you by The Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabemowin Department in Partnership...

Audio Files: listen to stories, legends and Elder interviews

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Documents: read about our heritage, customs and traditions

Dodemiwin Coloring Book
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Coloring book of the Clan system
Dodemiwin Ensweyaanigak Naawngoondiwin-The Clan System Sub Clans
Children's book about the sub clans with in the clan system book four(4) of four(4).
Dodemiwin Egimaawidjig/Naagaanzijig- The Clan System Clan Leaders(book3)
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children's book about the clan leaders book three(3) of four(4)
Dodemiwin Enaazad Dodem- The clan System Clan Colors(Book 2)
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Children's book on clan colors book two(2) of four (4)
Dodemiwin Wzhiminzhaandang- The Clan System Toles(book 1)
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This is a children's book series about the Clans and their rolls. book one(1) of four(4)

Words: learn and practice words and key phrases

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Zhiigwaagimizigan
Advanced
Process of separation of liquids /eg; maple syrup
Shpijiishin
Intermediate
Someone laying in a high/tall heap/bloated
Shkiktigaan
Intermediate
New garden/rotating garden
Shkigwe`epizowin
Advanced
Tight collar
Shkakimik
Newly tilled black soil for garden
Niibaanam`aang
Intermediate
Midnight mass
Maajiigtoon
Beginner
To grow it (plants, hair)
Jiitade`aabiikeng
The making of sinew

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