Community Language Table

Anishinaabemodaa: Let's Speak Ojibwe

Anishinaabemodaa is the MICEC Community Language Table for learners of Anishinaabemowin (the Ojibwe Language). Community Language Tables are a safe place for learners to gather together to learn, practice and speak.

This series of educational videos is based on the book: Gidinwewin by Roger Roulette as well as the Boogidi Book & Game (all available for purchase from MICEC). The videos are produced by the MICEC Education Team: Dawnis Kennedy, Sharissa Neault & Kale Swampy,

These videos were created as a resource for all learners and include audio from First Language Speakers, as well as adult and kid learners. They provide an overview of what community members are learning and practicing together at our online classes. Enjoy!

Beginner Lessons #1

Niimidaa Niimidaa

This video is a karaoke version of Niimidaa, Niimidaa, a song versioned by Roger Roulette, sung by Dennis Chartrand and produced by Indigenous Languages of Manitoba (ILM) in 2009. The karaoke version was created by MICEC to help Language Table participants learn the song, with permission from ILM.

The original CD "Nagamodaa" contains 12 songs, lyrics and translations.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada and the First Nation Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres