Ojibwe Word of the Day

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James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw is the creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day. He has been recognized as a leading voice in Native Language revitalization efforts and spiritual teachings for two decades. His keen insights on the interconnectedness of language and culture were developed in the field speaking…

James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw


    • Jan 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 7 EPISODES


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    Asemaake. ᐊᓭᒫᑫ᙮ 'S/he offers, works with tobacco.'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 12:41


    How to start the day in a good way....This is a traditional perspective n the use of Asemaa 'tobacco' in Ojibwe culture.

    Ogichidaa/Ogichidaakwe ᐅᑭᒋᑖ ᐅᑭᒋᑖᑴ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 12:16


    This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day examines the history, meaning, and etymology of the word for 'Warrior' in the Ojibwe Language.

    Miigwech ᒦᑴᒡ 'Thank you'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 12:32


    This episode of Ojibwe WOD cover the etymology, history, and meaning of the Ojibwe word for 'Thank you'. Miigwech bizindawiyeg Thank you all for listening!

    Aanji-bimaadizi. ᐋᓐᒋ ᐱᒫᑎᓯ᙮ 'S/he changes her/his life.'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 13:01


    This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day is about the word to change one's life. It examines how the Language can describe a concept like 'decolonization'. Miigwech!

    Anishinaabe ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯ 'a person, a human'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 15:24


    This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day is about the word Anishinaabe 'a person, a human (in contrast to a non-human being)'. It gives us an insight into the history and spirituality of the people and how to relate to each other as both humans and relatives.

    Zhawenindizo ᔕᐌᓂᓐᑎᓱ᙮ S/he is kind to oneself, has compassionate unconditional love for oneself.'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 14:08


    Zhawenindizo ᔕᐌᓂᓐᑎᓱ᙮ S/he is kind to oneself, has compassionate unconditional love for oneself.'

    Boonendamowin. ᐴᓀᓐᑕᒧᐎᓐ 'Forgiveness'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 10:30


    This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day examines the meaning of the word Boonendamowin. ᐴᓀᓐᑕᒧᐎᓐ 'Forgiveness' inthe Anishinaabe/ Ojibwe/Chippewa Language. We break the word down to get a better and deeper understanding of this word. Miigwech Thank you'!

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