Ojiwbe Stories From Kumd

On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have a conversation with Dennis Jones about the Ojibwe language, naming ceremonies, offering tobacco and more. Jones recently retired from years as an Ojibwe language instructor at the University of Minnesota. He is a band member of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, located in the Treaty Three territory in northwestern Ontario. He is the author of Daga Anishinaabemodaa: Let's Speak Ojibwe , an Ojibwe Word List and Phrase Book, illustrated by Aza Erdrich. Originally aired 11/21/16 Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa is produced by KUMD and the Department of American Indian Studies at UMD, with funding provided in part by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, and by The Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Ojibwe language-related content in this episode: Miigwech. Nashke inga-anishinaabem. Niin Pebaamibines indigoo. I'i niiwin idash indayaanan wiinzowinan. Chi-bines, Manidoogiizhig, Gizhibaayaanimad gaye. Bizhiw a'aw indoodem.