Fond Du Lac Anishinaabemowin
Short segments spotlighting Anishinaabemowin with Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa elder Rick DeFoe. Fond du Lac Anishinaabemowin explores the Ojibwe language and meaning and teachings behind it with Fond du Lac elder Rick DeFoe. This project is produced by AMPERS, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities in partnership with WGZS, the Radio Voice of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
River and Lake Names
In this segment, William Howes talks about "Dead Fish Lake" and "Crooked River" located on the Fond du Lac Reservation.
The Snow Snake Game
In this segment, William Howes talks about the Ojibwe Snow Snake Game and words surrounding it.
Baaga'adowewin
In this segment, William Howes talks about the Ojibwe game of Baaga'adowewin (Lacrosse) and words associated with the game.
Modern Expressions
In this segment, William Howes shares modernized expressions in Ojibwe - texting, email, etc.
Common Ojibwe Words
In this segment, William Howes shares some common Ojibwe words people should know.
A Counting Lesson
In this segment, William Howes shares a counting lesson, including some variations in pronunciation.
The Importance of Clan Introductions
In this segment, William Howes talks about the importance of clan introductions.
Duluth
In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe teaches us how to say “Duluth” in Anishinaabemowin.
Everyday Words #2
In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe talks about “patterns” and words we could use on a daily basis.
Everyday Words #1
In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky teaches us “help words” and words we could use on a daily basis.
People Of Respect
In this segment, Fond du Lac Ricky DeFoe talks about the deep meanings of Anishinaabe words to describe people of respect.
The Seven Teachings Words
In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe teaches us about and how to say the Seven Teachings words in Anishinaabemowin.
I Will See You Again
In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe teaches us basic questions and how to say a departing greeting, “I’ll see you again.”
Basic Morning Prayers in Anishinaabemowin
In this segment, Fond du Lac elder Ricky teaches us how to perform a basic morning prayer in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe Language).
I Am a Fond du Lac Ojibwe
Ricky teaches us three tribal names of the Fond Du Lac and how to say “I am a Native Person," plus "I am a Native Person from Fond Du Lac."
Basic Anishinaabe Introduction Protocols
In this segment Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe shares his knowledge about traditional Ojibwe introduction protocols.
Boozhoo
n this segment Fond du Lac elder Ricky DeFoe talks about the origins of the Anishinaabe greeting “Boozhoo” and its many uses besides a simple, "Hello."
