Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

Episode 9B - Giigidowinan

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:27:00 +0000

Ozaamikamig! This is too much! Exaggerated.
Thought: It has snowed so much that we cannot get out of the driveway! (describing something that is too excessive)
Gawesaa! Hawesaa! Oh! My goodness! Expectations failed. To describe failure
Thought: Our team lost at the end.

We ran out of gas. (something disappointing)

Yo hooho! Used to express astonishment often disapprovingly, oh my, oh my goodness, goodness gracious
Thought: Yo hooho! How did you get that black eye?
Owa! Owaa! A Wow factor. Expressing admiration, pleased, impressed. Possessing beauty. Appealing.
Thought: Owa! Great idea! Owa! Looking great!
Wa wa wa! Astonishing. Inconceivable. Far- fetched. Unimaginable, unthinkable, unbelievable.
Thought: I lost my homework! I lost all my money at the casino. I forgot my wallet.
Naanabaawish! Came too late.
Thought: The fire truck arrived too late.
Ambegish! I wish that….
Thought: I wish I was done my essay. I wish I had a vacation. I wish I can go, too.
Babanaadakamig! Disappointment, it didn’t work out. Letdown. What a blow!
Thought: Hopeful expectations have failed to surface and disrupts positive feeling
Gaanaganaa! What if it was so? How I wish…
Thought: I wish I could take my kids for a vacation at Disneyland.
Gagwaanisagikamig! How horrible! A catastrophe. A tragic event.
Thought: There was a tornado that came by that destroyed homes.
Whaa! Impressed with how something looks
Thought: Admiring a friend’s car going by
Awegodogwen igo baakaj? What in the world is happening?
Thought: a police man came by ( causing alarm)
Howa! Very impressive!
Thought: Admiring someone’s work or talent.
Amanj igo! I don’t know. (wondering about….)
Thought: Response to….Was their baby born yet? Did she receive her gst cheque?
Whaa! Impressed with the look of something
Thought: Look at the nice car driving by. Your dress has a wow factor.
Aigee! Duh! Action or statement deemed foolish or stupid absurd
Thought: He felt foolish when he forgot where he parked.
Aigee! No kidding! Annoyed way to express that something said is known or obvious
Thought: Don’t drive with the shade covering your windshield.

Beka! Beka! Wait! Wait up!
Thought: Wait for me!
Mii’iwe! That’s all! I am done! Conclusion.
Thought: When one is done explaining something or discussing something.
Ashigesh! Something did not pan out as expected negatively Thought: It can be embarrassing but can be expressed in a funny way.

Magizhaa gaye! Perhaps! Maybe.
Thought: In response to a matter, you are not sure of
Haamsa! Maajitaadaa! Okay! Let’s start!
Thought: Starting a meeting or activity.
Gidaagiinaa! You should have said! Usually to make it sound funny. Or behaving like they know everything
Thought: Expressing funny or wisecracking comments or cheeky
Zhigo! Zhigwa! And so… What’s up?
Thought: As a ice breaker when starting to chat with someone.
Gegoo na! What is happening?
Thought: Asking what is going on when you get a call.
Gangegoo aapiinch! Nothing at all!
Thought: In response to what is happening.
Weweni ‘igo Do it carefully!
Thought: Do the job with care! Take care!
Ayaangwaamizin! Be safe out there!
Thought: A farewell message to be careful and safe out there.
Waawiingezi! Showing great care about details. Precise.
Thought: S/he does the job meticulously.
Weweni debinaak! Lacking proper care. Done any old way.
Thought: It was done poorly.
Noojigo Erratic. Carelessly.
Thought: The job was done without care hastily.
Maamaazhiish! Showing lack of care! Careless and lazy way!
Thought: Done in a haphazard way.

Apiichiyaab igo! Hurry up. Do it immediately.
Thought: Go to bed now. ( scolding a child that should be in bed already but is not)
Giga-waabamin minawaa. I will see you again.
Thought: Farewell statement to family and friends
Giga-waabamin naagaj! I will see you later.
Thought: Farewell statement to your family.

Episode 9A - Giigidowinan

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:28:00 +0000

For the second language learner who may learn the language along with your children or friends
gete-anishinaabek expressions said informally to one another as family or friends
stay humble no one is greater than anyone else
Laugh heartily – the language is picturesque vivid and funny describing the world around us.
Question: Geget ina? Really?
Answer: Mii sa go geget! Yes, really!
Answer: Mii eya gaa-noondaamaan. Really! That’s what I heard!
Answer: Ganabach sa geget. I believe so.
Answer: Miinage! Yes. (in agreement)
Thought: When you respond to a story. Geget ina?
The other person might respond back. Mii sa go geget!
Manoo! Daga Manoo! Let it be! Let it go! Let it pass! Never mind!
Mii go manoo! Ignore it! It doesn’t matter! Don’t concern yourself! Disregard on purpose.
Thought: It’s alright, don’t worry about it.
Naegaaj igo! Take it easy!
Naegaaj! Daga Naegaaj! Mellow out! Go with flow! Cool it! Lay back! Chill out!
Thought: Take control of yourself. Calm down. Compose yourself.
- Daga sa naa! Frustrated by someone’s rude or inappropriate action. To inform someone they are being intrusive or annoying
- Thought: Do you mind? Shut the door it’s cold out.
- Daga sa naa! Do you mind?
- Thought: It’s getting very late. Let’s eat now.
- Aangwaamas! At last! At long last! Finally!
- Thought: S/he finally arrived after waiting all day.
- S/he finally got done. (After waiting for a long time)
- Miinange! Yes! Yes, of course!
- Thought: Is this what you want?
- Zhemaag! Right away! Immediately.
- Thought: Go right away?
- Agaawaa igo! Reluctantly.
- Thought: S/he almost didn’t go!
- Aazha gegaa! It is almost ready!
- Thought: Is the laundry almost done? Is the game almost done?
- Akawe! Wait!
- Thought: Wait till I get done!
- Akawe da ga! Wait a minute!
- Thought: expressed with a bit of annoyance.
- Giimooch igo! Secretly!
- Thought: Buy the gift without anyone noticing.
- Maamakaach! Incredible!
- Thought: It is incredible that you made it traveling through the storm.

Episode 8C - Aandi ezhaayan?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:13:07 +0000

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.

Episode 8B - Aandi ezhaayan?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:21:57 +0000

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

Where are you going? Questions and Answers

Aandi ezhaayan?

Episode 8A - Aandi ezhaayan?

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:11:44 +0000

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

Where are you going? Questions and Answers

Aandi ezhaayan?

Aandi ezhaayan?
Where are you going?

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii-ando-anokii. I am going to work.

1st Gigii-ando-anokii na bijiinaago? Did you work yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii-izhaa iskoniganing I am going to the reserve.

1st Wiijiiwishin. Come with me.

2st Kaawin daanokii gosha megwaa. No, I am working right now.

1st Gigii-izhaa na iskoniganing bijiinaago? Did you work yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii-ando-giziibiiga’ige giziibiiga’igamigong. I am going to go and do laundry at the laundry mat.

1st Gigii-giziibiiga’ige na bijiinaago giziibiiga’igamigong? Did you do laundry at the laundry mat yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii-ando-biinichige nimaamaa’ens endaad. I am going to go and tidy up at my auntie’s house.

1st Gigii-ando-biinichige na gimaamaa’ens endaad bijiinaago? Did you go and tidy up at your auntie’s yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii’izhaa zaaga’iganing I am going to the lake.

1st Gigii’izhaa na zaaga’iganing bijiinaago? Did you go to the lake yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii-ando-wiisin niwiijiiwaagan endaad. I am going to go and eat at my friend’s place.

1st Gigii-ando-wiisin na giwiijiiwaagan endaad bijiinaago? Did you go and eat at your friend’s place yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii’izhaa wiisiniwigamigong I am going to the restaurant.

1st Gigii’izhaa na wiisiniwigamigong bijiinaago? Did you go to the restaurant yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii’izhaa Gaa-Okoteg I am going to Winnipeg.

1st Gigii’izhaa na Gaa-Okoteg bijiinaago? Did you go to Winnipeg yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii-ando’agoodoo I am going to go out and snare rabbits.

1st Gigii-ando’agoodoo ina bijiinaago? Did you go and snare rabbits yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

1st Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?

2nd Niwii’izhaa gikinoo’amaadiiwigamigong. I am going to the school.

1st Gigii’izhaa na gikinoo’amaadiiwigamigong bijiinaago? Did you go to the school yesterday?

2nd Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago. No, I was home yesterday.

Giga-waabamin minawaa. I will see you again.

Giga-waabamin naagach. I will see you later.

Episode 7 - Aaniin Edoodaman Megwaa?

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:40:28 +0000

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

What are you doing? Present tense & Present Tense

Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing now?

Present tense:

Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?

Giizizekonidiz megwaa. I am cooking a meal for myself right now.

Past tense:

Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?

Gi-giizekonidiz. I was cooking a meal for myself.

Present tense:

Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?

Nimaa’ishkam megwaa. I am shopping right now.

Past tense:

Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?

Gii-maa’ishkam. I was shopping.

Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing right now?
Dazhiikaanan onaaganan megwaa. I am doing the dishes.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-dazhiikaanan onaaganan. I was doing the dishes.

Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing now?
ditibiwebishkige megwaa. I am riding on my bike right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-ditibiwebishkige. I went to ride my bike.

Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing right now?
nizhezhaawii megwaa. I am exercising right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-zhezhaawii. I was exercising.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Gikina’amaagoo megwaa. I am being taught right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-gikina’amaagoo. I was being taught.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Daanokii megwaa. I am working right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-anokii. I was working.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Daateshin megwaa. I am resting right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-ateshin. I was resting.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Zhingishin megwaa. I am lying down right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-zhingishin. I was lying down.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
giziibiigininjii megwaa. I am washing my hands right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-giziibiigininjii. I was washing my hands.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Biinichige megwaa. I am cleaning right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-biinichige. I was cleaning up.
Giga-waabamin minawaa. I will see you again.
Giga-waabamin naagaj. I will see you later.
Giga-waabamin isa-pii. I will see you then.
Haamsa. Okay.
Note:
(There is no word for good-bye.)

Episode 6B - Aaniin ezhichigeyin?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:12:40 +0000

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

What are you doing? Present tense, Singular & Plural

We are continuing with a series of Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

Ji-izhichigeyin Commands

Maajitaadaa Let’s start!

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

Indoojaanimiz. I am busy.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

Indoojaanimizimin . We are all busy.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

Ni-babamibiz. I am going for a drive.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

Ni-babamibizomin. We are going for a drive.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

Ni- mazinibii'igan. I am drawing.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

Ni- mazinibii'iganan. We are all drawing.

Episode 6 - Aaniin ezhichigeyin?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:05:53 +0000

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

What are you doing? Present tense, Singular & Plural

Ji-izhichigeyin Commands

Maajitaadaa Let’s start!

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-wiisin. I am eating.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-wiisinmin. We are all eating.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni- giiwebatoo. I am going to run home.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-giiwebatoomin. We are all going to run home.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-babaamose. I am going for a walk.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-babaamosemin. We are all going for a walk.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-odaapinaa. I am going to pick her/him up.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-odaapinanaan. We are all going to pick her/him up.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-maajiigoz. I am going to move. (move away with belongings)

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-maajiigozimin. We are all moving. (move away with belongings)

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-naajinizha’ige. I am going to place an order.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-naajinizha’igemin. We are all going to place an order an order.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-diba’ige. I am going to pay.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-diba’igemin. We are all going to pay?

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-niibaw. I am going to stand up.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-niibawimin. We are all going to stand up.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-dadibaajim. I am going to tell a story.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-dadibaajimomin. We are all going to tell a story.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-zegaajim. I am going to tell a scary story.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-zegaajimomin. We are all going to tell a scary story.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-giziinaagane. I am going to wash dishes.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-giziinaaganimin. We are all going to wash dishes.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-jiishada’ige. I am going to sweep the floor.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-jiishada’igemin. We are all going to sweep the floor.

Episode 5 - Ji-izhichigeyin

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:27:07 +0000

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

We are learning commands today that have everyday use.

Ji-izhichigeyin Commands

Maajitaadaa Let’s start!

Anishinaabemodaa Let’s speak in Anishinaabe!

Biindigen! Come in! (singular)

Biindigeg! Come all in! (plural)

Bizaan! Be quiet!

Bizaag! All be quiet!

Namadabin! Sit down! (singular)

Namadabig! All sit down! (plural)

Miigwech! Thank you!

Miinawaa ikidon! Say it! (singular)

Miinawaa ikidog! Say it! (plural)

Ikidon miinawaa! Say it again!

Aaniin inamanji’owan? How are you feeling?

Gaawiin gigii-noondoosiinoon! I did not hear you.

Waasikwanebidoon (waaskonenjigan) Turn on the light!

Awenen zhigo nitam? Whose turn is it?

Anokiin zhigwa! Work now!

Gibichiin! Stop!

Bizindan! Listen!

Namadabin! Sit down!

Bizaan ayaan! Settle down!

Naagaj! Take it easy!

Ando-namadabin! Go and sit down!

Ando-namadabig! You all go and sit down!

Miigwayak ! That’s great!

Boonitoon iwe! Leave it alone! (inanimate)

Booni! Leave him/her alone! (animate)

Ambe omaa! Come here!

Aandi? Where?

Bimosen! Walk

Gigaa-pangishin! You will fall down

Mibimatoon or Mibatoon! Run

Bisikan gi-biizikawaagan! Put on your coat!

Giizikan gi-biizikawaagan! Take off your coat!

Biinichigen! Clean up! (singular)

Biinichigeg! All clean up! (plural)

Jiishada’igen! Sweep the floor! (singular)

Jiishada’igeg! Sweep the floor! (plural)

Onishkaan! Wake up (singular)

Onishkaag! Wake up! (plural)

Giziinaaganen! Do the dishes! (singular)

Giziinaaganag! Do the dishes (plural)

Zhemaak! Right now

Episode 4 - Indinawemaaganag Gizhaweniminin

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:26:07 +0000

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

Why is it important to learn an informal greeting?

The objective is to learn Anishinaabe customs and etiquette on how to greet Elders, family, friends, community members and teachers.

Episode 4 – Terms of endearment

The objective is to not only learn the terms of endearment but to use them more amongst family and to normalize the use of them again. Residential school disrupted our family closeness including use of kinship terms and terms of endearment.

Gi-zaagi’in I love you. You are precious to me.
Gizhawenimin I love you.
Giminwenimin I love you. (Romantic)
Aapiji gi-zaagi’in You are very precious to me.
Aapiji gizhawenimin I love you very much.
Aapiji giminwenimin I love you very much. (Romantic)
Aapiji gi-jiikenimin I like you a lot.
ningozis my son
ningozisens my little son
nindaanis my daughter
nindaanisens my little daughter
nisaye my older brother
nimise my older sister
nishiime my younger brother/sister
nishimens my little brother/sister
niwiijiiwaagan my friend

Episode 3 - Awegonen ekidowaad anamikodaadiwaad?

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:40:32 +0000

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

Why is it important to learn an informal greeting?

The objective is to learn Anishinaabe customs and etiquette on how to greet Elders, family, friends, community members and teachers.

This episode we practiced doing more greetings and a phone skit.

Greetings:

A short conversation when greeting a person for the first time in a conference. Greeting manners etiquette: shake hands, elbow shake.

Main character: Miigwan

Characters:
Waabooz
Ziigwan
Zhiishiib
Ma’iingan

Greetings:

A short conversation when greeting a person for the first time in a conference. Greeting manners etiquette: shake hands, elbow shake
Waabooz: Boozhoo Aaniin! Hello How are you?
Ziigwan: Ziigwan nindizhinikaaz. Giin dash? My name is ______________. And you?
Waabooz: Waabooz nindizhinikaaz. My name is ____________.
Ziigwan: Mino-giizhigan omaa. (owiinzowin) It is a nice day here. (insert name).
Waabooz: Wiinge mino-giizhigan Ziigwan.

Ziigwan: Farewell: Gigawaabamin miinawaa.
I will see you again.
Waabooz: Gigawaabamin naagaj.
I will see you later.

Episode 2 - Awegonen ekidowaad nagishkodaadiwaad?

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:56:13 +0000

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe

Why is it important to learn an informal greeting?

The objective is to learn Anishinaabe customs and etiquette on how to greet Elders, family, friends, community members and teachers.

Judy - "Today, I will focus on the Ojibwe informal greetings and etiquette as well as providing translations on greetings and expressing farewell in the examples."

Theme: Ojibwe informal Greetings

Title: Awegonen ekidowaad nagishkodaadiwaad?

What do they say when they meet?

Awegonen ekidowaad anamikodaadiwaad?

“What do they say when they greet one another?”

Greetings: Boozhoo Aaniin niwiijiiwaagan! Hello my friend.

Mino-giizhigan (owiinzowin)

It is a nice day (insert name).

Aanpii gaadagoshinan?

When did you arrive?

Dibikong

Last night.

Aaniish ezhichigeyin?

What are you doing?

Ninanaamadab.

Sitting around relaxing.

Gaawiin gegoo megwaa. Gegoo na?

Nothing right now. What’s up?

Zhigo! Zhigwa!

And so

Gangegoo aapiinch (Expression)

Nothing at all.

Farewell: Gigawaabamin miinawaa.

I will see you again.

Gigawaabamin naagaj.

I will see you later.

Episode 1 - Boozhoo Aaniin

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:44:17 +0000

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).

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.

Thunder Radio Episode 16: Red Rising Education with Christine M'Lot

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:13:39 +0000

Red Rising Collective recently launched a new education initiative, and we were excited to have Christine M’Lot come by the studio to tell us more about it. Christine is an educator who is passionate about bringing Indigenous pedagogy and ways of knowing into learning spaces, and connecting learners to community. Contact info@redrisingmagazine.ca for more inofrmation.

Thunder Radio Episode 15: Indigenous Literature With Niigaan Sinclair

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:47:18 +0000

David A. Robertson sits down with professor, writer, activist, editor, commentator, dad, Niigaan James Sinclair to talk about his work, what has influenced his career path, and the impact of Indigenous literature in Canada as we work towards reconciliation.

Thunder Radio Episode 14: Introducing the First Nations Curriculum Framework

Tue, 02 May 2017 19:52:38 +0000

Research Facilitator, Dr. Betty Lynxleg chats about the First Nations Curriculum Framework, a multi-year, multi-layered project currently in the works at MFNERC. More inofrmation on the Framework can be accessed here:

https://mfnerc.org/services/research-development/first-nations-curriculum-framework/

Thunder Radio Episode 13: Virtual Learning with Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:41:03 +0000

In this episode, Principal Allison McDonald explains virtual learning – what it is, and how Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate is helping First Nations students on reserves. We were also lucky to speak with one of those young students, A.J. Wastasecoot, on location, at Peguis Central School.

Thunder Radio Episode 12: The Making of "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971"

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:41:13 +0000

Our own Multimedia Developer, Nicole Magne, steps out from behind the scenes to share about an exciting new video project, "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971", a short documentary that explores the history of "Wahbung". And the story behind the making of this documentary is as captivating and engaging as the film itself. More information on the film is available at http://www.ourtomorrowsfilm.com

Thunder Radio Episode 11: Community Histories Mapping Project

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:31:31 +0000

Andy Thomas and Val Bighetty discuss MFNERC's First Nations Community Histories Mapping Project including what's been completed to date and what is planned for the future. You will also hear about why language projects like these are so important.

Thunder Radio Episode 10: Traditional Practices in Modern Classrooms

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:22:55 +0000

Educator and speaker Tasha Spillett dropped by to chat about her role as a teacher and student (she recently completed a Master’s degree in Land-based Education). We also talked about how she weaves traditional knowledge and teachings into a modern, 21st century classroom.

Thunder Radio Episode 9: A Smorgasbord with Kevin Lamoureux

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:22:39 +0000

Teacher, speaker and advocate, Kevin Lamoureux stopped by our studio to chat about an array of topics regarding First Nations education. They include, reaching out to “non-traditional” students, working with troubled youth/students, how the culture of poverty can effect school experiences, and the U of W’s new mandatory Indigenous Studies course.

Thunder Radio Episode 8: What is Indigenous Knowledge and How can it Help Development?

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:33:57 +0000

These are just two of the questions we asked two students studying for their Master’s in Development Practice: Indigenous Development at the U of W. Join Vanessa Tait and Adesuwa Omoruyi-Ero as we talk food security, sustainability, Indigenous knowledge and more.

Thunder Radio Episode 7: A Chat with Robert-Falcon Ouellette

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:55:43 +0000

We were honoured to have Dr. Robert-Falcon Ouellette, MP for Winnipeg Centre, stop by and talk with us about the recent election, his role as MP, his Indigenous background, and what he hopes to accomplish for Winnipeg Centre.

Thunder Radio Episode 6: Seeking Knowledge - What is an Ally?

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:29:44 +0000

Monique Woroniak is a non-Indigenous Winnipegger who is very active with raising awareness and sharing knowledge, with non-Indigenous people specifically, about First Nations history and issues. She helped to create the website www.groundworkforchange.org and joined us in the studio to talk about what it means to be an ally, or as she describes it, a learner of truth.

Thunder Radio Episode 5: Cultural Literacy & Community Engagement

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:42:05 +0000

Cultural literacy, community engagement and First Nations education are all touched upon in our 5th episode of Thunder Radio. Maria Morrison, indie publishing consultant and Citizen Equity Committee Coordinator for the City of Winnipeg, came by our studio to chat about these very important and timely issues.

Thunder Radio Episode 4: Ancestral Education Systems

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 21:23:08 +0000

Victor Harper, from Wasagamack First Nation, is currently the Tribal Education Advisor for the Island Lake Tribal Council. Victor has been an advocate for the Ancestral Education System and its importance for teaching culture, ancestral language, and instilling values in our First Nations youth, for decades. He joined us in our office in September, 2015 for a discussion around the balance between contemporary and ancestral education systems, and how that integration could, and should, occur.

Thunder Radio Episode 3 : Suicide Prevention

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 15:21:25 +0000

The topic of suicide is not an easy one to discuss, but it is something that needs to be faced. In episode 3, we talk to MFNERC's Suicide Prevention Liaison Officer Kevin Kipling about the work he does in our First Nations communities.
For more information on how to get help:
Manitoba Suicide Line - 24 Hours 1-877-435-7170
http://www.reasontolive.ca/

Thunder Radio Episode 2 : LTF Soundscape

Wed, 27 May 2015 17:39:33 +0000

This episode is a soundscape of the 17th annual Lighting the Fire Conference in partnership with the 11th Western Canada First Nations Administrators Education Conference.
The conference was held on May 6-8, 2015 in Winnipeg Manitoba.

Thunder Radio Episode 1 : APTN's Michael Hutchinson

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:43:47 +0000

Welcome to our first podcast. Featuring an interview with APTN's Michael Hutchinson. Michael is a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation and is currently host and producer at APTN National News in Winnipeg.