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: Niiwin mitigoog gidaa miinaa. English: Four stick to give someone.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 2
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Ojibwe: Dibikagiizis waaskone bijige miinawa, English: The moon is shining again.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 2
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Ojibwe: Mamowizowag minawaa ingi. English: They are picking berries again.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 2
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Ojibwe: Makade winaagozhi bezhig ma-iingan. English: One of the Wolves look black.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 2
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Ojibwe: Ingii waabamaag Niizhigo mikinaak. English: I seen two turtles.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 2
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Ojibwe: Ziigwan obaandan ishawag gakina gego. English: Everything is waking up in spring.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:11
  • Purchases: 2
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Ojibwe: Namadabi omaa memengwa. English: The butterfly is sitting here.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:11
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Ojibwe: Ogaawaago badakizewag chi mitigoog. English: Big trees barely standing.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
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Ojibwe: Miisa niibiisag maaji oponji shinowad. English: Now the leaves have started to fall.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
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Ojibwe: Bezhig waa wash keshi ogii mamaan. English: He took one deer.

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  • Added: May 12, 2014
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 2
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "Did you go eat over there yesterday?"

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "No not yet, I am working on these."

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "Did you find what you were looking for?"

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "I got those from Bemidji." or "I get those from Bemidji."

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "Where did you get those?"

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "All my relatives."

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "No, I only know how to make soup."

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "Do you know how to make bread?"

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "I have already checked (or counted).

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  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
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Listen and learn Ojibwemowin. Phrase to learn today is: "Check (or count) how many you have."

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


  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 10:00
  • Purchases: 3