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Dominic HK Beaudry

7 months

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.

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2 years

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?

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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.

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In Ojibwe our word for moose is mooz.

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In Ojibwe our word for blue jay is gwiingwiish.

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In Ojibwe our word for coat is biiskowaagan (pronounced bee-sko-waa-gun). This Ojibwe coat from 1789 predates Canada becoming a country.

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In Ojibwe our word for blue jay is gwiingwiish (pronounced gween-gweesh).

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In Ojibwe our word for leader is naagaaniit (pronounced naw-gaw-neet).

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In Ojibwe our word for blueberry pie is miinibaashkiminisaginibitoosjiganibaakwezhigan.

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In Ojibwe our word for hummingbird is naanooshkaanhs.

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In Ojibwe our word for lots of snow is goonikaa.

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In Ojibwe our word for July is miin-giizis (pronounced mean-geezis;hard g). Also translates to blueberry moon.

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2 years

In Ojibwe our word for blueberry pie is miinibaashkiminisaginibitoosjiganibaakwezhigan. Yes, it’s a long word.

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In Ojibwe our word for water is nibiish (pronounced ni-beesh). Autumn Peltier is included in MacLean’s top 50 power list- she is an Ojibwe water protector.

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In Ojibwe our word for groundhog is kookjiish. (pronounced cook-jeesh) Manitoulin’s Kaboni Kookjiish predicts an early spring.

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In Ojibwe our word for bear is makwa.

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In Ojibwe our word for dog is nimoosh (pronounced ni-moosh).

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In Ojibwe our word for rabbit is waaboos (pronounced wah-boos). Artist @mstoneyart

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In Ojibwe our word for March is Onaabdin-giizis (pronounced oh-knob-din geezis, hard g). Also translates to snow crust moon.

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In Ojibwe our word for snowshoe is aagam.

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In Ojibwe our word for sunset is epigishmok (pronounced e-pi-gish-muk).

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In Ojibwe our word for peace is bekaadesiwin (pronounced be-kaw-de-si-win).

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2 years

As an Ojibwe practicing their traditional culture on Easter- I make sure to use every part of the chocolate bunny.

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In Ojibwe our word for frog is magakii.

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5 years

My students singing the National Anthem in Ojibwe at the Sudbury Wolves game- students are awesome!

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2 years

In Ojibwe our words for World Water Day are Giitaakiing Nibiish Giizhigad. March 22nd is world water day pictured here Anishinaabe water protector Autumn Peltier.

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2 years

I am an Ojibwe language speaker from birth- English is my second language- please be respectful- I share language because I’m passionate about language revitalization- equity, diversity and inclusion is important in our modern world. peace.

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In Ojibwe our words for Merry Christmas are Mina Niibaanamaang.

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In Ojibwe our word for turtle is mishiikenh.

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In Ojibwe our word for butterfly is wemigwans (pronounced we-mig-wahs). Art by Mark Anthony Jacobson.

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Ojibwe and Metis women play key roles in gold medal hockey game

Indigenous women stand out in gold medal hockey game

Longtime rivalry goes to the wire at Beijing Olympics

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In Ojibwe our words for‘Every Child Matters’ are…

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In Ojibwe our word for raspberry is miskomin (pronounced mi-sk0-min).

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In Ojibwe our word for thanks is miigwech. (pronounced me-gwetch)

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In Ojibwe our word for proud is maamiikwendam. 🇨🇦 @TeamCanada @Olympics

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In Ojibwe our words for Happy Family Day are Mina Danwendagnag Giizhigad .

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In Ojibwe our word for cardinal is miskobineshiinh.

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In Ojibwe our word for rest or break is nwebiwin. Pronounced nweb-i-win. (Daphne Odjig, Anishinaabe Artist)

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In Ojibwe our words for stolen children are gimoodinaan binojiinhyan. This week let’s learn to be gentle and patient with our students- their history has been difficult. Painting by Cree artist Kent Monkman.

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In Ojibwe our word for summer is niibin (pronounced nee-bin). Have a wonderful summer everyone.

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In Ojibwe our word for moose is mooz. Mooz translates to eater of bark. Art by @Duncanpheasant

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@DhkBeau

7 months

In Ojibwe our word for congratulations is gimaamiikwenamigo. Also translates to we are so proud of you. @WabKinew is elected as Premier of Manitoba. First Ojibwe elected as a premier in Canada.

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2 years

In Ojibwe our word for Batman is Paskwanaajiinh-nini (the Mayans knew him as Camazotz meaning death bat).

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10 months

In Ojibwe our word for truth is debwewin (pronounced de-bwe-win). She spoke her truth and was impactful. Rest In Peace.

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In Ojibwe our word for grandmother is nookamis.

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In Ojibwe our word for ‘good people’ is Anishinaabe (pronounced A-ni-shi-naa-be). Nishin meaning good; naabe meaning the people.

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In Ojibwe our word for hummingbird is naanooshkaanhs (pronounced naa-noosh-kaanhs). Also translates to the little visitor.

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In Ojibwe our word for cat is gaazhag (pronounced gaw-zhug).

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In Ojibwe our word for blueberry pie is miinibaashkiminisaginibitoosjiganibaakwezhigan.

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In Ojibwe our words for Happy New Year are Mina Nimkodaadeng.

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In Ojibwe our word for northern lights is wasnode(pronounced waa-sno-de).The Ojibwe believe the northern lights represent the ancestors that have passed on-still dancing in the sky world toward the stars.Pic by Bernadette Pangowish at Wikwemikong.

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In Ojibwe our words for ‘Happy International Women’s Day’ are ‘Mina Kinagwakiing Kwewag Giizhigad’.

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In Ojibwe our word for chickadee is jigjigaaneshiinh.

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In Ojibwe our word for painting is misinibiigan (pronounced mi-si-ni-bee-gun). Also translates to rock painting- this one can be seen in Lake Superior.

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Francis Pegahmagabow was one of Canada’s most decorated war heroes. We need a new name for Ryerson University. What about Pegahmagabow University? Pegahmagabow’s Anishinaabe ancestors lived in the university region.

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In Ojibwe our word for fish is giigoonh.

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In Ojibwe our word for bass is shigan (pronounced shi-gun). Art by @Duncanpheasant

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In Ojibwe our words for earth day are aki giizhigad (pronounced a-ki gee-zhi-gut). Also known as Mother Earth or Ishakikamikwe.

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In Ojibwe our word for greed is aanoodizewin (pronounced aa-noo-di-ze-win). Also translates to taking more then you require to survive. Anishinaabe elder Leland Bell was asked how do we address global warming? He answered “we need to address aanoodizewin”.

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In Ojibwe our word for autumn is dagwaagi (pronounced da-gwaa-gi). Kagawong Falls at Manitoulin Island.

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In Ojibwe our word for thunderbird is nimikii-bineshiinh (pronounced nimikee- binesheenh). Thunderbirds are one of the most powerful spiritual beings in Ojibwe cosmology. Art by @Duncanpheasant

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In Ojibwe our word for strawberry is odemin (pronounced o-de-min). Also translates to heart berry.

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In Ojibwe our word for student is ekinomaagezid (pronounced e-ki-no-maw-ge-zed). Congrats to lil Ryan on his grad- pic by Rachel Faith at FB.

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In Ojibwe our words for ‘wear your mask’ are ‘biiskan g’do gibidojaanechigan’.

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In Ojibwe our word for love is zaagidwin (pronounced zaa-gid-win).

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In Ojibwe our word for friend is niichkiwenh (pronounced neech-ki-weh).

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In Ojibwe our word for hummingbird is naanooshkaanhs (pronounced naa-noosh-kaanhs). Anishinaabe art by @Duncanpheasant

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In Ojibwe our words for hockey players are zhooshkwadwe ininiwag (Cree vs. Ojibwe game, circa 1928).

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In Ojibwe our word for dance is niimidiwin (pronounced nee-mi-di-win). Lisa Odjig, World Champion Hoop Dancer performing at @Raptors half time show today. #WeTheNorth #KiinwiGiiwedinong

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In Ojibwe our word for decline is kaawiidapnaziin (pronounced kaa-wii-dap-na-ziin).

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In Ojibwe our word for leafs is niibiishan (pronounced nee-bee-shan).

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In Ojibwe our word for egg is waawan (pronounced wah-won).

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In Ojibwe our word for cry is mawi (pronounced ma-wi). These words below provided by Don Burnstick.

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In Ojibwe our word for ‘fast flowing river that may overflow from time to time’ is Saskatchewan.

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In Ojibwe our word for boiling sap is skagamizigeh (pronounced ska-ga-miz-geh). It is still maple syrup time.

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In Ojibwe our word for rabbit is waaboos (pronounced waa-boos).

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In Ojibwe our word for healing is noojimowin (pronounced noo-ji-mo-win). Art by @Duncanpheasant .

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In Ojibwe our word for dance is niimidewin (pronounced nee-mi-de-win). Wikwemikong Powwow 2022.

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In Ojibwe our word for northern lights is wasnode (pronounced was-no-de). Northern lights at Wikwemikong on beautiful Manitoulin Island. Pic by Mandy Richard. Music by Thunder Hill.

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In Ojibwe our word for deer is wawashkesh.

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In Ojibwe our word for big boat is chi jiimaan (pronounced chi-cheemaun). Also translates to magnificent boat.

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In Ojibwe our word for woodpecker is baapaase.

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In Ojibwe our word for Easter is Baakwan (pronounced Baw-kwon). Also translates to ‘a spirit has risen’.

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In Ojibwe our word for rabbit is waaboos (pronounced waa-boos). Similar word for blanket is waaboowan.

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In Ojibwe our word for musician is medwechiget (pronounced me-dwe-chi-get). May the ancestors welcome you with open arms as you enter into that great sky world. RIP bro. Music by the late Robbie Robertson.

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In Ojibwe our word for marriage is niibwitaadwag (pronounced nii-bwi-taad-wag).Also translates to those who stand together for life.Congrats to my son and our new daughter-in-law.

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In Ojibwe our word for peace is bekaadesewin (pronounced be-kaa-de-se-win). Also translates to a calm heart. Anishinaabe art by @jamesmish41

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In Ojibwe our word for dog is nimoosh (pronounced ni-moosh). Today is #NationalPetDay

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In Ojibwe our sentence for ‘Today is the last day of summer.’ is ‘Nongwa sa aawan ishkwaach giizhigad wii niibing.’

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In Ojibwe our words for Happy Valentines Day are Mina Zaagidwin Giizhigad (meaning this is ‘a day we are happy to express love to one another’).

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In Ojibwe our word for woman is ikwe (pronounced i-kwe) also translates to giver of life. Artist @nina .davila.

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In Ojibwe our word for walkers is ebimosejig (pronounced e-bi-mo-se-jig). We walked to honour the unmarked student graves, for justice and for healing. #215

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In Ojibwe our name for Jim Thorpe is Wa-tho-huk meaning ‘bright path’. This Anishinaabe was the first President of the National Football League. #SuperBowlLVI

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In Ojibwe our word for garden is kitigaan (pronounced ki-ti-gawn). The Anishinaabe planted Indigenous foods like corn, beans, squash, tomatoes and potatoes.

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In Ojibwe our word for freezing rain is mikoomiibiisaa (pronounced mikoomebeesaw).

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In Ojibwe our word for pike is kinooshe (pronounced ki-noo-zhe). Art by the amazing ⁦ @mishiikenhkwe ⁩

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In Ojibwe our word for rabbit is waaboos.

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In Ojibwe our words for Winter Solstice are Boon Dibikaate-Giizhik (pronounced Boon Di-bi-kaa-te Gii-zhik). Also translates to a sacred time during the shortest day of the year- a time for storytelling.

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In Ojibwe our word for January is Manito-Giizis (pronounced Ma-ni-to Gii-zis; hard g). Also translates to spirit moon. Anishinaabe art by @mishiikenhkwe . Music by Black Lodge Star Society.

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In Ojibwe our words for snowy owl are gooni gokokoo (pronounced goo-ni go-ko-koo).

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