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In Ojibwe our word for fire fighters is aategejig (pronounced aa-te-ge-jig). Ojibwe fire fighters blessing the grounds of the devastation left behind.
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In Ojibwe our word for moose is mooz. Our words for running moose are mipto mooz.
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In Ojibwe our word for bison is bezhiki (also translates to one with the earth). Music by Thunder Hill.
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In Ojibwe our words for ‘elbows up’ are ‘doskwaan ishpiming’. Canada 🇨🇦 1st we will never be 51st state! Music by Thunder.
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In Ojibwe our word for pike is kinoozhe (pronounced ki-noo-zhe). in the south they have elf on the shelf- in the north we have pike on a bike.
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In Ojibwe our word for congratulations is gimaamiikwenamigo. Also translates to we are so proud of you. Wab Kinew is elected as Premier of Manitoba. First Ojibwe elected as a premier in Canada.
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In Ojibwe our word for high hill or ridge is ishpadinaa or spadina (pronounced ish-pa-di-naa). Photo from the Toronto Transit Commission. Music by Young Bear.
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In Ojibwe our word for warrior is ogichitaa (pronounced o-gi-chi-taa). We will remember them- two of Canada’s most decorated war heros.
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In Ojibwe our word for groundhog is kokojiish. Happy Groundhog Day.
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In Ojibwe our word for raptor is getekaadignebik. Also translates to ancient alligator standing. Art by Nyle Johnston. Music by Rez Dogz.
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In Ojibwe our words for ‘search the landfill’ are ‘daneyan wi aki-mooshkin’. #SearchTheLandfill Music by Lakota Ensemble.
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In Ojibwe our word for February is Makwa-giizis. Also translates to Bear Moon. Art by Clayton Samuel King. Music by Thunder Hill.
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In Ojibwe our words for ‘star people’ are ‘anong bemadzijig’ (pronounced a-nong be-mad-zi-jig). Also translates to visitors from sky world. Art by Mark Anthony Jacobson. Music by John Beal.
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In Ojibwe our words for “you’re simply the best” are “kiin sa yanji nished”. Music by Tina Turner. May she Rest In Peace.
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In Ojibwe our words for Remembrance Day are Zhimaaganishii Giizhigad. Also translates to a day to honour our soldiers. Frances Pegahmagabow and Tommy Prince two Anishinaabe warriors also Canada’s most decorated war heroes.
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In Ojibwe our word for fire is ishkode (pronounced ish-ko-de). Also translates to ‘first spark in your heart’.
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In Ojibwe our words for ‘thanks giving day’ are ‘miigwechwe giizhigad’. The Anishinaabe would have ceremony in the autumn to give thanks to the Creator for the bountiful harvest- our ancestors were historically agricultural communities.
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In Ojibwe our word for shell is miigis (pronounced mee-gis; hard g). Quahog clam shells were used to string wampum. Wampum belts were mnemonic devices used for treaty making and to record history. Wampum at Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne during Treaty Recognition Week.
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In Ojibwe our word for treaty is naknagewin(pronounced nak-na-ge-win). Wampum belts on display at Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne during Treaty Recognition Week.
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In Ojibwe our phrase for ‘happy family day’ is ‘mina danwendagnag giizhigad’.