The Ojibwemowin: Learning the Ojibwe Language

Series produced by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle

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Ojibwemowin: The Ojibwe language is explored with hopes of introducing conversational Ojibwe back into our daily lives.

The Ojibwe language is in danger of becoming extinct as more and more Ojibwe Elder speakers pass away. This program creates a wider understanding and knowledge of this beautiful language. It is our goal to teach Minnesotans the origins and meanings of the Ojibwe words with hopes they will start using the language again and interweaving it back into the Ojibwe culture. Our hosts, Darrell Kingbird or Adrian Liberty starts us out with conversational pieces that we can use in our everyday lives.

Please note: the Ojibwe language has many dialects with several dialects associated with only Minnesota.


297 Pieces

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Ojibwe: Ozhaa washke naagozi wa-owe bineshii. English: That bird looks green,

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 14, 2014
  • Length: 10:12
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Bakaan ezhinaagwak iniwen. English: These ones look different.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Ozhi-bii igen ezhinikozoyaan. English: Write your name.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:11
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Ganawenimaakan gibiibii-yesag. English: Take good care of your babies.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Niiwi gagiizizekwe noongom. English: I am going to cook today.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Nigitiziimiwaan gii bidagoshin awasinaago. English: My family got here the other day,

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3
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Giigii noondaan ina gaashi webuk bijiinaago? English: Did you hear what happened yesterday?

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Wiindamowishin waa-ana-e ikidoyan? English: What do you want to say?

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Niizhigo makwag ingii waabamaag giimiigadiwag. English: I seen two bears.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Aabiding niwaakaigan giibadakidizo omaa. English: My house stood there.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:11
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Misko sagi-eganing niiwin izhaamin. English: We are going to Red Lake.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:11
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Chigisinaamagak omaa miinawaa, English: It is really cold over here again.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:11
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Zhii biing iwidi ingii-izhaamin. English: We went to the river.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:11
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Menji mendan mino bimaadiziwin. English: Remember the good life.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:09
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Ingii obagidawaamin shigwa. English: We went and put nets in the lake.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:09
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Giiwii-owewe binabii-ina noongom? English: Do you want to go fishing today?

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:11
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Misiwe sha bababaandawiisiniwag mishtadimoog. English: The horses go all over to eat.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:12
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Miisa-miinawa jimaaji noondogoziwag maiinganag. English: The wolves will start making noise again.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:12
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Baka-aakwe wiiyas nimin wendaan giin dash? English: Do you like chicken?

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3
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Ojibwe: Niibiish otaa ozhitoon aawaa aanind Anishinaabe. English: Some of the Anishinaabe know how to make tea.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 3