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So a big thing about learning language, as Isadore says....is REPETITION & REVIEW. So if you missed a class, no worries there will be a review in the next class.....<br />
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Over the next few weeks, I will create some screen casts on the BASICS of the language...like vowel chart or something.... I will also be sharing links to other language resources. Another important message that Isadore emphasizes on is....don't get hung up on Dialect. Every community, every region has different ways of saying certain words....and thats ok. Just as long as you can understand what you are saying and know how to say it....the others will get what your trying to say. There is not a huge difference in the dialects.....it could be a difference between K/G or E/II. The word may look differently but the sound is similar. So don't worry about that....<br />
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Don't feel that this class is repetitive and always the same...cause in the long run...thats how your going to learn! Now, if there are some stuff we can help with...you have suggestions for class lessons please share your comments in the >>>>>> Box on the Right Side.<br />
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I must stress though...we are not paid staff members, we are volunteers and dedicate our time to this 1 hour class + promotion times.....so pleassssse try not to ask for recordings of missed lectures or material.....cause we won't post it. If you are serious about learning the language please take the time to make to the free class.......You cannot expect alot from those who are volunteering their time the best they can...........<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Isadore Toulouse,</b> is an Ojibwe/Odaawa Anishinaabe from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Community located on the Manitoulin Island. He comes from a large family who are all making their livelihood in Wiky. Isadore is the father of one son named Nathan and a Mishoomis of 2 beautiful grandchildren names Alyssia and Tristan whom he loves dearly!<u> </u>Isadore is known for his work in the Anishinaabe language. He does immersion style workshops during his spare time and travels extensively to various places to learn about the dynamics about other languages such as New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, California and Florida. During the last 22 years he has been part of the faculty with the (N.L.I.P.) Native Language Instructors Program at Lake Head University where he teaches the pedagogy of the language to new and up and coming teachers. You will also find him behind his craft booth at various pow-wows throughout North America selling crafts made by himself and most of his family. As an educator for the last 30 years Isadore believes in sharing what he knows about the language. This is why he is offering this free Online Anishinaabemowin class so that everyone and anyone can partake in his lessons in the privacy of their own homes! On top of all this accomplishments, he is also a published author, his book called “Kidwenan” is a language booklet with an accompanying CD on the Anishinaabemowin. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Brita Brookes </b>is from Detroit, Michigan and has been taking Ojibwe language class for about 5 years w/Margaret Noori, Isadore Toulouse & Maya Chacaby. Although not aboriginal in descent (Brita is Irish and Latvian first generation- she also speaks some Latvian and loves their regalia, crafts, cooking). She enjoys the language and has attended numerous language camps in Michigan and Canada. She has presented several times at A-teg conference, Manistee and Birch Island and has created a small Ojibwe Book collaboration entitled FOUR Colours Productions which is a non profit. Brita assists Isadore Toulouse and Joni Shawana with Online Anishinaabemowin as an unpaid volunteer. She has a Master's degree in architecture, A Bachelor degree in fine arts/architecture, and a new degree in graphic design and is currently working on a photography degree (Brita likes being in school, she says it keeps her young!). She works as a Media Production Assistant at the Society for College and University Planning in Ann Arbor, Michigan; a local architect in Key West, Florida; and also for numerous Music Photography outlets based in NYC and Detroit. In addition, Brita is a full time caregiver for an elder/mom who is 84 and recovering from a stroke. Brita never had children due to her partner passing from a sudden heart attack, he was very sick. She now accepts that path from Creator and is enjoying the freedom in her life at age 46. She tries to live a healthy good life (no smoking, drugs) and gets lots exercise. She currently lives in both Michigan and Florida and is dating a very nice Buzgim.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Joni Shawana,</b> is Ojibwe from Wikwemikong. She is the youngest daughter of Kenneth Toulouse & Joanna Shawana. Joni comes from two fairly large families from Wiky. Her extended families reside in Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Michigan and Toronto. She has a passion to work with Aboriginal Youth which was her drive to graduate from George Brown College in 2000. Recently Joni has found a new passion for Communication, Event Planning & Promotions, which motivated her into Culture & Expression at York U and some Communication Studies. Some of Joni's accomplishments: she was the editor for the ATEG Newsletter, Street Team Leader for Crystal Shawanda, Coordinator of Provincial Recreational/Healthy Living Initiative with Lifestyle Information Network, Developed & Created Healthy Relationships Curriculum for Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto and dedicating her time as Board of Director for Anishnawbe Health Toronto (3 terms). Currently, Joni has returned back to becoming a fulltime student at York U and is completing her 9 year commitment serving as Board member of Anishnawbe Health Toronto. She is excited to be working with Isadore and his OA Initiative as he's been one of her biggest motivators throughout her professional/academic experiences. Although Joni is not a fluent speaker, she is a dedicated unpaid volunteer with alot of strong skills that is helping OA become successful (like maintaining this blog, videos, facebook etc....). We are glad she is taking this opportunity to learn language at the same time. You may have seen Joni at various powwows either singing or being a vendor. She enjoys making crafts and singing and spending time with her sweet Dene buzgim ;)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928164246782605306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028879159100783766.post-1715018746282063122015-09-08T12:08:00.002-07:002015-09-08T14:24:54.878-07:00LEARNING TOGETHERWhether you like learning independently or as a group, OA is the place for you on your journey of learning the basics of Ojibwe Language. One of Isadore's strongest messages is "Its not about the dialect". This class is not intended to say who has the right or wrong way of teaching, what really matters is that we understand what we are trying to say and being able to communicate among each other. One communities dialect maybe different, slower or faster then the next but that does not mean the words mean any different. The message is still the same! That is like saying "Hello" or "Yo". Both words means hello just in different contexts that we both understand....<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928164246782605306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028879159100783766.post-79666240181571093132014-04-30T14:41:00.001-07:002014-04-30T14:41:13.309-07:00Small Lesson - Marriage/Relationships<div dir="ltr"><div class="" style="margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14.079999923706055px"><div class=""> <div class="" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px"><span class="">Learn some Anishinaabek dating words: <br>Kwiidige-maagan na? (Are you married?)<br>Enh! niwiidige maagan (Yes I am married)<br>Ka. Gawiin niwiidige-maagnisii. (No I am not married)<br> Aaniish waa-dootaman? (What do you want to do?)<br>Niwii-niim-sa. (I want to dance)<br>Gi-wii-wiijiw na? (Do you want to go out with me?)</span></div></div></div><div class="" style="zoom:1;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:14.079999923706055px"> <a class="" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=456229397813806&set=a.407024659400947.1073741829.406970829406330&type=1&relevant_count=1" rel="theater" style="color:rgb(59,89,152);text-decoration:none;float:left"><div class="" style="margin-left:3px;background-color:rgb(242,242,242);height:248px;width:403px"> <div class="" style="overflow:hidden;margin:0px auto;width:264px;height:248px"><img class="" src="https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/v/t1.0-9/10171825_456229397813806_9190283843858722677_n.jpg?oh=e887fb6e21c30c333a83a19f25bf1a12&oe=53C3C6FF" alt="Photo: Learn some Anishinaabek dating words: Kwiidige-maagan na? (Are you married?) Enh! niwiidige maagan (Yes I am married) Ka. Gawiin niwiidige-maagnisii. (No I am not married) Aaniish waa-dootaman? (What do you want to do?) Niwii-niim-sa. (I want to dance) Gi-wii-wiijiw na? (Do you want to go out with me?)" width="264" height="248" style="border: 0px; height: auto; min-height: 100%; width: 264px;"></div></div></a></div><div><div><br></div><div> </div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928164246782605306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028879159100783766.post-21985814952360794692014-04-02T16:12:00.001-07:002014-04-02T16:12:52.563-07:00Little Lesson<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><u>Kwii is future tense</u></span><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Example:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Kwii-wiisin na? Do you want to eat?</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Kwii-wiisin. You will eat</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Kwii-nbaa. You will sleep</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Kwii-kinoomaage nongo-naakshig -You will teach this evening.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><u><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Kii-is past tense</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> </u><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Example:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Kii-wiisin na? Did you eat?</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Kii-wiisin-You ate</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Kiinbaa-you slept</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Now in this case the "I" drops. You are familiar hearing from your parents "wiisini(n)</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">that "n" at the end of this word is what makes it a command.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Example:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Wiisini(n) EAT</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Nbaa(n) SLEEP</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Zhaa(n) GO</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">etc.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">As I was saying with the "I", the word wiisini means He/she is eating</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">then the "I" drops in other instances. (Also this happens to the "o")</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Example:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Ndi-wiisin-I am eating</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Gdi-wiisin-you are eating</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Giigido-he/she is talking/speaking</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Ndi-giigid-I am speaking/talking</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Gdi-giigid-You are speaking/talking</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Bigizo-to swim/he/she is swimming</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">Ndi-bigiz-I am swimming</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">etc</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.800000190734863px">There! here is your mini lesson! - See you on April 9!</span><br> </div></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928164246782605306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028879159100783766.post-39164213636031486582014-02-22T18:54:00.002-08:002014-02-22T18:54:17.064-08:00<div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Within the Robinson Huron area there is a large number of individuals who fluently speak the language; the majority of these speakers are over 50 years old. OA realized the further south you travel it is less likely you will hear the language; therefore, they started an initiative that would help revitalize language within these southern communities, such as Toronto.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The OA webinar is managed by a team of experienced volunteers, Brita Brookes & myself Joni Shawana who have the essential communications, graphic design & promotional skills to help Isadore's dream become a reality. Without his direction and dreams this opportunity would not be possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Isadore Toulouse, an Odawa/Ojibwe of Wikwemikong has been an Ojibwe language instructor for over 30 years. Aside from teaching elementary, secondary and post secondary students, he also instructs the Native Language Instructors Program at Lake Head University where he teaches the pedagogy of the language to upcoming language teachers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Isadore decided to offer OA because there is a lack of language programs available in remote/urban areas where language is being lost and the intimidating factor that students endure when learning within a classroom environment. He hopes OA gives individuals and families the opportunity to log-in from anywhere – even in the privacy of their own home to promote family learning that will help alleviate these factors. The Ashford Family of Midland Ontario says “What my family and I enjoy the most is his sense of humour and kindness. Isadore has a way of teaching that is fun and informative. The program is done at the perfect time when school and work are done and the whole family can get together. Mine does even during dinner time!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When reflecting on ways to overcome these barriers, Isadore believes there should be posters and billboards in the classrooms, offices, homes and even along the highways. Families can join language camps and post labels around the house. Most importantly, programs and/or communities should have a policy indicating “Anishinaabemowin is the First Language in this program and/or community.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In order for Isadore to provide this service, he receives alot of tech support from his kwezehns (Brita & Joni) who both offer a wide range of skills to help keep OA network with their students. As OA's IT support and communications, their students also wanted to know how Toulouse's kwezehns help revitalize language.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As a non-fluent speaker Joni Shawana slightly understands basic words and phrases and able to communicate basic words with her nephews. Although she is unable to fully converse, she helps OA utilize the computer technology by assisting with all communication aspects such as networking, social media and seeking sponsors. Clarice, a Laurentian University student states “I like how Isadore teaches and makes sure to repeat the words/sentences that are being taught. I also love how the slideshows get the students involved.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I chose to do the On-line class because of 3 major reasons. 1) lack of Anishinaabemowin programs available anywhere especially in remote area 2.) The intimidation factor for new learners when they are in a classroom setting then being asked to repeat the word and you are afraid to say it the wrong way!<br />3.) I especially enjoy teaching the language as a family setting where the entire family is involved, so they are able to bounce the words off from one another.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dialect! To many people complaining and hung up on the dialect issue! The language is easily transferable<br />to other dialects in both United States and Canada. Intimidation from a classroom setting, being afraid to say<br />words then get laughed at! (afraid of being centered out by the teacher)<br />Lack of resources (Written resources) to learn the language. There should be money set aside to <br />create toys/dolls that speak the common words around Anishinaabe speaking communities so the children can hear it coming from the toys/dolls, Example! Hello/Aanii(n)/Boozhoo, I am a little girl/Niin kwezens ndaaw!, Maybe name the body parts etc….</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> <span style="background-color: transparent;">By making posters to reflect this dialect issue. And reinforcing it regularly! Maybe putting up BILLBOARDS on the highways about the importance of learning the language no matter what dialect it is!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Having our elders/leaders talk about them in their meeting and share the importance. </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Setting aside Casino dollars within the communities to help offset some of the cost to create these billboards! </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Having each community say “Anishinaabemowin is the First language of this community” </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">By taking the On-Line Anishinaabemowin class so you can speak freely from the privacy of your own home! Without intimidation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Using some of the ideas from the above (4) comments. </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Getting involved in language camps as a family!</span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> Tune into the Online Anishinaabemowin class as a family, make the commitment to do so every Wednesday night. </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Label things in the house, maybe make a poster and situate it somewhere, where everyone sees it or has access to it, so when the need arises you can make use of the words! (Maybe a simple table top card with the various sayings for the dinner table such as “Pass the…..”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">There were limited affordable packages that allow over 100 students with all the perks like chat, powerpoint and no required connection to gmail at a reasonable price so that was a major challenge! Most plans I found went from 100 to 500 and had large price difference. With the help of Joni's investigation, I was able to take a tutorial and learn how to be a moderator using the webinar software for the cheaper meeting host. The initial meeting using the cheaper host went very bad due to static in the audio and no video image. I followed through and called customer support and was able to get a free upgrade. The second class went very well and the audio is excellent. Audio is so important for the language- being able to hear Isadore say the word! After a few technical bumps in the road I feel the class is now running very well. It is also hard to get the other team members used to the software so you have to practice ahead of time. Once we all meet online and tried out the audio, video and screen, we were more comfortable. I would advise anybody using the software to practice before broadcasting a class. Marketing the meeting times and links is also critical to get a good attendance number. Joni and I start a week ahead of each class sending out emails, posting flyers and announcements to get people excited and motivated for the class and to mark their calendars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I like to volunteer for activities like Online Anishinaabemowin as this class reaches so many people in remote areas that may not have access to a class. I also work on storybooks in a non profit collaboration I started called FOUR Colours Productions. We publish ebooks, paper books and audio Cd's of childrens stories in Ojibwe and English. The works helps language in many ways- it employs Anishinabek translators, artists and writers and then the books reach Anishinabek and other youth and encourage them to take pride in reading and speaking Anishinaabemowin. I also attend A-teg every year, Manistee Language Camp, Birch Island and many other cultural events. In addition I attend non Native events with the books to reach out to a different community about this areas original language.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As a non-aboriginal person I get asked this question a lot. My love for languages and cultures began as a child. My Latvian mom married an American man and he spoke no Latvian. In order to communicate with my Maternal grandparents we had to sign, act and write out words to communicate. Slowly I learned the language of my mother and then I went to school. When I was at school other children started to ostracize me for having an accent and another language so I quickly vowed to never speak my mothers language again. This has damaged my inner culture and identity to no end. I now embrace languages and found Ojibwe to come very naturally and stay in my memory. I guess preservation of all cultures and languages is what motivates me to participate in continuing to learn anishinaabemowin. People should be proud of who they are, not hide it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Joni: I know language is important, I am aware that I need to learn more. I love helping out where I can (networking, promotions, blogging) and still learning at the same time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Brita: The program has helped build some language muscle- it’s always really satisfying to end a class with Isadore being able to say some basic everyday phrases like ''on top of, underneath" or a part of the Ojibwe prayer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Joni: I am able to comprehend some of the basics. It’s great to learn the adjectives, past/present tense but my challenge is putting things in sentence structure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Brita: I would let everybody know about the class and to get books, tapes and Cds from all the great resources we have in Michigan, Canada, Minnesota and Wisconsin. I would suggest to not get hung up on dialects too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Joni: I agree with Brita, although working within Native agencies can be challenging at times, but I feel that knowing the language will help tourism, translation and cultural related jobs. Even knowing the basics (vowels, simple commands, past/present tense) will probably land you a job in early years school programs (It did for me!!!!!!!!)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928164246782605306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028879159100783766.post-35166340289258449772014-01-30T14:25:00.001-08:002014-01-30T14:25:37.397-08:00MEET THE VOLUNTEERS OF OATEAM<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><b><u>Your Instructor: </u></b></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"> <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)" color="#000000"><b>Isadore Toulouse,</b> is an Ojibwe/Odaawa Anishinaabe from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Community located on the Manitoulin Island. He comes from a large family who are all making their livelihood in Wiky. Isadore is the father of one son named Nathan and a Mishoomis of 2 beautiful grandchildren names Alyssia and Tristan whom he loves dearly!<u> </u>Isadore is known for his work in the Anishinaabe language. He does immersion style workshops during his spare time and travels extensively to various places to learn about the dynamics about other languages such as New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, California and Florida. During the last 22 years he has been part of the faculty with the (N.L.I.P.) Native Language Instructors Program at Lake Head University where he teaches the pedagogy of the language to new and up and coming teachers. You will also find him behind his craft booth at various pow-wows throughout North America selling crafts made by himself and most of his family. As an educator for the last 30 years Isadore believes in sharing what he knows about the language. This is why he is offering this free Online Anishinaabemowin class so that everyone and anyone can partake in his lessons in the privacy of their own homes! On top of all this accomplishments, he is also a published author, his book called “Kidwenan” is a language booklet with an accompanying CD on the Anishinaabemowin. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"> <span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><b><u>Your IT Help:</u></b></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br> </font></span></p><div class="gmail_default"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)" color="#000000"><b>Brita Brookes </b>is from Detroit, Michigan and has been taking Ojibwe language class for about 5 years w/Margaret Noori, Isadore Toulouse & Maya Chacaby. Although not aboriginal in descent (Brita is Irish and Latvian first generation- she also speaks some Latvian and loves their regalia, crafts, cooking). She enjoys the language and has attended numerous language camps in Michigan and Canada. She has presented several times at A-teg conference, Manistee and Birch Island and has created a small Ojibwe Book collaboration entitled FOUR Colours Productions which is a non profit. Brita assists Isadore Toulouse and Joni Shawana with Online Anishinaabemowin as an unpaid volunteer. She has a Master's degree in architecture, A Bachelor degree in fine arts/architecture, and a new degree in graphic design and is currently working on a photography degree (Brita likes being in school, she says it keeps her young!). She works as a Media Production Assistant at the Society for College and University Planning in Ann Arbor, Michigan; a local architect in Key West, Florida; and also for numerous Music Photography outlets based in NYC and Detroit. In addition, Brita is a full time caregiver for an elder/mom who is 84 and recovering from a stroke. Brita never had children due to her partner passing from a sudden heart attack, he was very sick. She now accepts that path from Creator and is enjoying the freedom in her life at age 46. She tries to live a healthy good life (no smoking, drugs) and gets lots exercise. She currently lives in both Michigan and Florida and is dating a very nice Buzgim.</font></div> <div class="gmail_default"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)" color="#000000"><b>Joni Shawana,</b> is Ojibwe from Wikwemikong. She is the youngest daughter of Kenneth Toulouse & Joanna Shawana. Joni comes from two fairly large families all from Wiky. Her extended families reside in Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Michigan and Toronto. She has a passion to work with Aboriginal Youth which was her drive to graduate from George Brown College in 2000. She has a heart for Communication, Event Planning & Promotions, which motivated her to reach for a Communications Degree from York University (waiting for her to finish her degree though). Some of Joni's accomplishments: she was the editor for the ATEG Newsletter, Street Team Leader for Crystal Shawanda, Coordinator of Provincial Recreational/Healthy Living Initiative with Lifestyle Information Network, Developed & Created Healthy Relationships Curriculum for Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto and dedicating her time as Board of Director for Anishnawbe Health Toronto (3 terms). Currently, Joni is a Housing Worker for Native Youth Resource Centre in Toronto. She is excited to be working with Isadore and his OA Initiative as he's been one of her biggest motivators throughout her professional/academic experiences. Although Joni is not a fluent speaker, she is a dedicated unpaid volunteer with alot of strong skills that is helping OA become successful. We are glad she is taking this opportunity to learn language at the same time. You may have seen Joni at various powwows either singing or being a vendor. She enjoys making crafts and singing and spending time with her sweet Dene buzgim ;)</font></div> <div class=""><div id=":z3" class="" tabindex="0"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color:rgb(243,243,243)" color="#000000"><img class="" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif"></font></div> </div></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928164246782605306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028879159100783766.post-71251102485965009192014-01-22T15:49:00.000-08:002014-01-22T15:50:00.442-08:00Lil Messsage from Izzy<div dir="ltr"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Our elders tell us that Language goes hand in hand with our culture. Without the other, we are nobody!</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">There are many facets of this language that we need to understand!</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Here is an example:</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Bimose/Bimase/mase/mose -To walk/he she is walking</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Changing one letter changes the whole word, if we write moosenh- it becomes caterpillar.</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Mooz-becomes Moose</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Ebimosed -One who walks</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Nbimse-I am walking</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Ngii-bimase-I walked</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">I walked over to the store</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Ngii-zhi-gaadese odaawe-gamigoong.</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">We can also say, Ngii-bimase odaawegamigoong gii-zhaa-yaanh. (I walked when I went to the store)</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Notice the difference with the two words "Zhigaadeses and Bimase"</strong><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> <strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></strong><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">This is the dynamics of our language. To learn what ever you can and how each of the words function to the structure of what you are taking about!</strong><div> <div> </div></div> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928164246782605306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028879159100783766.post-64557410001231871892014-01-21T19:27:00.000-08:002014-01-21T19:27:53.204-08:00Aanii Isadore Toulouse ndishnikaaz...<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">“Aanii, <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222;">Isadore</span> <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222;">Toulouse</span> ndishnikaaz, Wikwemikong ndoonjibaa. Aabji-go nmaamiikwendam maanda wii-maajtaa-yaanh kinoomaadiwin nongo waa-bi-yaamgok Minidoo-giizis maadgizad. Miigwech bi-gnowaabndameg maanda enokiiyaanh! Aabji-niindaaweg maanda maajiibiigan nooj ngoji, kina waya ji-waabndang pii emaajtaayaanh wii-kinoomaageyaanh! Gonda niizh kwe-og ngii-gwejimaag ji-naadimoowaad maanda ji-mibidetoowaad, zaam gaawii ngii-kendiziin aabji-waazhi-nokiitimaa maanda “Waasmooni-nendimoowin”. Pii-dash maajtaaying aabji-ka-minendaagozimi gweji-kendimong nindan kidwe-nan miinwaa gaawii ka-zegizisii gegoo ji-kiyin zaam kiin njike endaayin ka-nji-boozbiige.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Hello, my name is <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222;">Isadore</span> <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222;">Toulouse</span>, from the Wikwemikong First Nation. I am really excited to start teaching this beginning of January. Thank you for looking at what I am saying! Keep sending out this flyer anywhere and everywhere, so that everyone can see when I am going to start teaching! I had asked these two ladies to run this site for me, because I do not understand too much on how to run the “Computer”. So when we begin we will have a lot of fun trying to know these words and you will not be afraid to say something because you will be logged in from the privacy of your homes!</span></div>
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