Indigenous Language Teaching

Rand Valentine's site, grammar, narratives with audio, etc. "This site provides an introduction to the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language, with a focus on the dialect spoken in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The site includes a set of lessons, with bits of conversation and grammatical components. There is also an on-line learner's grammar, and many pdf documents containing various notes on Ojibwe. Several stories will also be included in the final version. This is very much a work under construction, and is very incomplete and untested."

Authored by Pebaamibines/Dennis Jones, Daga Anishinaabemodaa presents basic lessons for learning Anishinaabemowin, the language of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people.

"FirstVoices is a group of web-based tools and services designed to support Aboriginal people engaged in language archiving, language teaching & culture revitalization" Description from site.

This website provides support services to the 24 First Nations of the Sioux Lookout District. It provides links to Curriculum guidelines based on culture and values. It also includes Curriculum resources and other teaching resources.

Click on the "Indigenous Languages" link for a listing of language teaching and learning resources.

This site represents many things, most of all, it is evidence that Anishinaabemowin is alive and well. A living language must be spoken fluently and used creatively. We have created this cyber space so that the ancient sounds are not lost and can be connected to anyone willing to listen, learn, and labor with us in the effort to maintain Anishinaabemowin. (from site)

Click on "Online Resources" for lesson plans, free online resources and more.

Clickable links with language audio and Ojibwe lessons.

Boozhoo nindinawemaaganidog. Niigaaniibines indigo, Giiwegiizhig gaye, Aasamaanakwad, Mayagi’aanakwad. Bizhiw nindoodem, Migizi nindapinikaazonan, awe gaye Diindiisi. Oshkaabewiz gaye nindigo, nindagwii Midewigaaning. Awe asemaa ningii-zhooshkonamaago omaa owe ji-dazhindamaan aaniin i-nake’ii gaa-pi-gikinoo’amaagooyang o’owe gidinwewininaan gii-ikidod a’aw Anishinaabe owe Anishinaabemowin. Mii dash iwe nindazhindaan omaa ajina o-nake’ii gaa-pi-gikinoo’amaagooyang.

From Rand Valentine's Anishinaabemowin site.

Distributed by Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia. Follow these steps to install: http://anishinaabemodaa.com/data/upfiles/media/BYKI%20App%20Instructions_2.pdf

FREELANG is an online dictionary that can be downloaded on your computer for free or used online. Also available as an Android App. Reserve look up is available, you can search for Ojibwe words in English or English words in Ojibwe.

Learn to speak Ojibway using professional quality audio, pictures, syllabics. Learn about the history and maps of the Ojibway. Listen to the ancient languages of the Native American and First Nation people. The spoken word allows you to finally listen to common words and phrases helping you to speak Ojibway with proper pronunciation. Also, learn about the Ojibway people, famous Ojibways, Treaties and more! Listen to important phrases like “greetings”, “numbers”, “weather”, “family relations” and more. Learn to write basic Syllabics as well. (from description)

The Anishinaabemowin App is now available on iTunes and Google Play (there is a cost for this app).