Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

Why is it important to learn a formal greeting?

The objective is to learn Anishinaabe customs and how to introduce yourself when in a big gathering, This lesson teaches how to share your name, your spirit name, where you come from and your doodem (clan).

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits.

Boozhoo Aaniin

Hello

Aaniin ezhinikaazoyin?

AAniin ezhinikaazowan?

What is your name?

Judy Doolittle indizhinikaaz.

My name is Judy Doolittle.

What is your spirit name?

Ozhaawashko-binesi’bashkodebizhiki’ ikwe digo. (skip/optional)

My spirit name is Blue Thunder Buffalo woman.

Tribal affiliation

Anishinaabe indow. (skip/optional)

I am Anishinaabe.

Awenen gidoodem? (skip/optional)

What is your clan?

Mikinaak doodem.

I come from the Turtle Clan.

Aandi onjiiyan?

Aandi wenjiiyin?

Aandi wenjibaayan? (Eastern Ontario)

Where do you come from?

Gaawiikwedaawangaag ndoonjii.

I come from Sandy Bay First Nation.

Wiinibiig ndoonjii.

I come from Winnipeg.

Farewell:

Gigawaabamin miinawaa.

I will see you again.