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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we talk with Michele Hakala-Beeksma about the precedents and the groundbreaking history of the Treaty of 1854 and why this enduring treaty still matters today . Michele Hakala-Beeksma has worked for the 1854 Treaty Authority for the past sixteen years. She is also the Vice-President of the St. Louis County Historical Society’s Board of Governors, a Member of the Society’s American Indian Advisory Committee, and a member of the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa. Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa is produced by KUMD, with funding provided in part by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, and by The Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Roxanne DeLille and Valerie Shangreaux share their experiences in community leadership: how they entered into leadership roles, who inspired and encouraged them, and the lessons they have learned.
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we talk with Edye Howes, Coordinator of American Indian Education for ISD 709, and Gordon Jourdain, the Lead Teacher of the Misaabekong Ojibwe Language Immersion program at Lowell Elementary School in Duluth. 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. We'd love to get your feedback about the show. Please take our survey .
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we talk with Richard Smith, an elder of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians , who talks about his experiences serving in the United States Navy in World War II, and his service in the U.S. Army following that.
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we listen to Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzalez, Obizaan's apprentice and translator. In this two-episode series, Obizaan talks about what he calls the three different "camps" in Ojibwe culture: the "traditional" camp, the "lost spirit" camp, and the "hang around the fort" camp. In this first episode (of two), they describe the differences between the three camps and then discuss the "traditional" camp in greater detail. In next episode, they will go into greater detail about the "lost spirit" camp, and the "hang around the fort" camp. 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: Mii dash a’aw Anishinaabe noongom imaa eyaajig gaawiin i'iw
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we listen to Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzalez, Obizaan's apprentice and translator. They talk about the influence of European Americans that – intentional or otherwise – caused cultural changes to the Anishinaabe way of life. 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: Obizaan : Mii dash imaa wii-ni-dazhindamaan a'aw akeyaa a'aw Anishinaabe gaa-izhi-gagwaadagi'idog inow Chi-mookomaanan geyaabi sa go a’aw gagwaadagi'igon. Ishke a'aw Waabishkiiwed geget a'aw nawaj igo zhiiwenimo nawaj wiin igo ogikendaan gegoo dabazhish dash omaa odasaan o-aanawenimaan bemaadizinijin a'aw bekaan bakaaning akeyaa ezhi-bimaadizijig bakaan enaanzojig naa-go ge
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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.
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we welcome back Nancy Jones, a respected elder from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation near Fort Frances, Ontario. Originally aired 9/15/2016
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we listen to Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. He talks about the value that Anishinaabe culture places on respecting the wholeness of the human body when considering things such as blood donations and transfusions, organ donation, body piercing, vasectomies, tattoos, amputations and surgical alterations. He also stresses the importance of respecting each other's differences, to not tease or bully those with different identities or lifestyles. 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.
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have conversation with Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzalez, Obizaan's apprentice and translator. Obizaan talks about the passing of Mille Lacs elder and longtime Ojibwe Stories contributor Larry Amik Smallwood. Obizaan conducted Amik's funeral in April, and he discusses teachings about our journey to the spirit world. Obizaan also discusses growing up with Amik in the Aazhomog community. 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: Obizaan : Mii dash noongom waa-ni-dazhindamaan noomaya go maa enendaagwak a'aw anishinaabe maa keyaa gechi-wanitaasod mii a'aw Amik gii-inendaagozid da-ni-aanjikiid. Ishke dash a'aw Amik geget nebowa ogii-ni-giizhiikaan imaa megwaa
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KUMD is saddened by the passing of Larry Smallwood [Amik], a longtime contributor to our program Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa . We send our thoughts and condolences to his family, and to the many people in the community who benefited from his wisdom and guidance. Amik grew up in Aazhoomoog, the Lake Lena District of Mille Lacs, and served as the director of language and culture for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. He also taught Ojibwe language at many institutions, including UMD. In February, Amik sat with program host Erik Redix to record what turned out to be his final session for Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa . Among other topics, Amik discussed this year's odd maple sugaring season, and the years he lived in Los Angeles during the Indian Relocation Program. KUMD will air this conversation on Monday, April 17 at 6 p.m.
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we continue our conversation with Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzalez, Obizaan's apprentice and translator. They talk with us today about healing the Anishinaabe community by honoring and returning to traditional ways. 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: Mii dash o'ow waa-tazhindamaan a’aw Anishinaabe bebakaan igo inaadizi. Gaawin bezhigwaning izhi-bimiwidoosiinaawaa i’iw bemaadiziwaad. Mii imaa gaawiin ingikaamaag aw Waabishkiiwen gaa-toodaagowaad. Ishke o'ow aanind a’aw Anishinaabe gii-ni-debwetawaan inow Waabishkiiwen wayezhimigod. Ishke dash nebowa ayaawag, aanawendaanaawaa i'iw akeyaa Anishinaabe inow Manidoon gaa-anoonigod. Mii o'ow
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have conversation with Obizaan [Lee Staples], a spiritual advisor for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Chato Gonzalez, Obizaan's apprentice and translator. They talk with us today about healthy tribal organizations & leadership. 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 text from the episode: Obizaan : Mii imaa noongom waa-ni-dazhindamaan a’aw ingiw niwiij-anishinaabeminaanig enokiitawaajig inow odanishinaabemiwaan bemiwidoojig i’iw Anishinaabe-babaamiziwin. Shke gaawiin go wenipanisinoon ow isa awenen ko aw bemaadizid imaa ow isa wawiingezi dibishkoo mino-wiiji’anokiitaadiwaad imaa biminizha’amowaad gegoo. Shke booch maamawichigewin maa daa-ayaamaag mii ow ko enagwaa ingiw bemiwidoojig iw Anishinaabe-babaamiziwin. Shke
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have a conversation with Dan Jones about many topics, including clans, elders, and geographical place names. Dan is from the Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation in Ontario and is an Anishinaabemowin ("Ojibwe language") teacher at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet, Minnesota. He also taught Ojibwe at UMD in the fall of 2016. He is also the twin brother of Dennis Jones, and the son of Nancy Jones, both of whom also have been guests on Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa . (Note: A list of geographical place names – similar to those mentioned by Dan in this episode, can be found in the November 2014 Fond du Lac monthly newspaper, Nahgahchiwanong Dibahjimowinnan [Translation: Far End of the Great Lake; Narrating of Story]. To see the list, click here and go to page 2 of the newspaper.) Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa is produced by KUMD and the Department of American Indian Studies at UMD, with funding provided in part by the
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we continue our conversation with Dan Jones about many topics, including clans, elders, and geographical place names. Dan is from the Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation in Ontario and is an Anishinaabemowin ("Ojibwe language") teacher at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet, Minnesota. He also taught Ojibwe at UMD in the fall of 2016. He is also the twin brother of Dennis Jones, and the son of Nancy Jones, both of whom also have been guests on Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa . 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.
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KUMD shared an concert on Thanksgiving with Native American musicians Sonny Johnson and Annie Humphrey in an evening of Minnesota music and stories of shared traditions. The KUMD event Ojibwe Then & Now included a full day of events celebrating Ojibwe tradition and bringing it forward, from the youth of Remer schools performing at the traditional walleye feast to this evening concert at Weber Music Hall. This event was supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by Native Lives Matter. Check out the Photos
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we welcome back Nancy Jones, a respected elder from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation near Fort Frances, Ontario. She has worked for many years as a teacher and cultural advisor for schools and language revitalization programs in Ontario, Wisconsin and Minnesota. She shares knowledge about being connected with the earth and the things on it – the rocks, the trees, the water, the animals, and other people in the community – and that it is vital to give them proper respect. Other topics include concepts of Anishinaabe religion, and offering children "time in " rather than giving them "time out." 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.
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On this episode of Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa we have another conversation with Leona Wakonabo and Gerri Howard. They grew up on the Leech Lake Reservation and currently work at the Niigaane Immersion School in Leech Lake. They are also one of the elders working for the Ojibwemotaadidaa Adult Immersion Program. Our discussion is about immersion approaches to language education.
