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In Ojibwe our word for dance is niim (neem). Video by b.yellowtail.
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Dominic Beaudry
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Dominic Beaudry
@DhkBeau
in Ojibwe our word for educator is akinomaaget. also translates to teacher of earth & sky world. “language warrior”. alumni @UofT, @Queensu,& @TrentUniversity
- In Ojibwe our word for blue jay is gwiingwiish (pronounced gweeng-gweesh). Haida art by Glen Rabena.
- The Canadian flag has lost its meaning for me- a pickup truck with a large flag and 2 men slowed down and told me to “go back to your fxxxn country- my ancestors have been here since the beginning of time?
- 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.
00:00 - In Ojibwe our word for coat is biiskowaagan (pronounced bee-sko-waa-gun). This Ojibwe coat from 1789 predates Canada becoming a country.
- In Ojibwe our word for blue jay is gwiingwiish (pronounced gween-gweesh).
- In Ojibwe our word for leader is naagaaniit (pronounced naw-gaw-neet).
- In Ojibwe our word for absolutely amazing is shtaatahaa (pronounced shtaw-taw-haw). Art by Bryan Smith Neqsalqn.
- In Ojibwe our words for ‘elbows up’ are ‘doskwaan ishpiming’. Canada 🇨🇦 1st we will never be 51st state! Music by Thunder.
00:00 - In Ojibwe our word for drum is odewegan. Also translates to the sound of our heart. @WabKinew is not only a Premier he’s also a lead singer at the big drum.
00:00 - In Ojibwe our word for actor is emaanjiinad. May the ancestors greet you with open arms as you journey towards that western doorway. Chi Miigwech for opening the film world for your brothers and sisters during your magnificent earth walk. Miigwechwendaami weweni gii moseyin
- In Ojibwe our words for ‘Let Go Blue Jays Let’s Go’ are Aambe Gwiingwiish(ag) Aambe. Anishinaabe art by Cody James Houle.
