Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. Mission Statement Maanda Anishinaabemowin-ezhi-anishinaabem’ying, aabideg wii-bimewdooying anishinaabemowin; Wii-niigaanziik’ndamang. Aabideg aasigaabwiaagewin wii temigak, wii-mino-maajiishkaaying.

“The Native language; how we speak Native people have to carry their native language – to take on its leadership. There has to be support in order for growth.”

Vision Statement Wii-mshkaabooying wii-temgak, Waa-zhaang maamiwiiying ezhi-Anishinaabeying wii-waabdooweying ezhibgchi-piitebdaagok Anishinaabe’aadiziwin miinwaa enweying kina go wii-minawaabijitooying miinwaa giwi bjiinag waabiyaajig

We will provide a stable foundation and the place and environment with resources that allow Anishinaabe the chance to come together to maintain culture and language for ourselves and future generations.

Founders of Anishinaabemowin Teg, Inc. and what they were doing when they signed the Articles of Incorporation in 1995

Isadore Toulouse Ojibwe Language Teacher Mary O’Donnell Dean of Native Studies Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology Martina Osawamick Ojibwe Language Teacher Olive McGregor Elder in Residence - Cambrian College Doris Boissoneau Ojibwe Language Teacher Patricia Ningewance Ojibwe Language Teacher Mary Ann Corbiere Chair Department of Native Studies University of Sudbury Barbara Nolan Ojibwe Language Teacher Violet Pitawanakwet Language Specialist Alexander E. Fox Ojibwe Language Teacher Tracey O’Donnell Attorney who filed the Articles of Incorporation

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Recipient Award

1 Elijah Boomer (Grade 7) Victor Simon KESHIGO

2 Vicki Monague (Georgian College) Lilly/Florence Osawamick

3 Jayden Harrie (Grade 6) Olive McGregor

4 Drayin Commanda (Grade 5) Orien Corbiere

5 Keysha Two-Axe McMullin (Grade 5) Violet McGregor

6 Acadia Solomon (Grade 8) Dominic Eshkakogan

7 Meesah Ritchie (Grade 2) Leo Sagassige-Day

Elizabeth Osawamick Ateg President 2017

“Aapji gimaamiikwenmigoom kina gaa-zhi-gishkiweziiy- ig wii-kendimeg miiniwaa gii-kinoomaagoziyig maanda Anishinaabemowin. Kii-kendaanaa kina maanda ezhi-gc- hi-piitendaagok gdi-noweninaa. Gimaamiikwendimi- goom sa kina. Nakaazdaa pane enoweying enso-giizhi- gak.”

We are very proud of you all for being able to know and be taught this language. We all know the value of our language. We are all proud of you. Let’s use our language everyday.

Note: The scholarship selection committee along with the support from the board of directors has decided only those families that donated money on behalf of their family memorial will be the amounts that are awarded for this year. Further to this, the board has also decided to re-vamp the scholarship memorials for future conferences.

Page 6 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Special Acknowledgements

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 7 Anishinaabemowin Teg Memorials

Page 8 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Anishinaabemowin Teg Memorials

C. Melva Mandoka Dominic Eshkakogan Doris Verna Mae Fisher

Ernestine Buswa Clarence Leo Sagassige Ellen Corbiere Migwans

Florence Osawamick Gary E. Corbiere Jean Shawana

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 9 Sharon Boissoneau Chief Henry Joseph Peltier Lilly Osawamick-Bourgeois

Sarah Gonawabi Victor Simon Keshigo Marjorie Mishibinijima

Lena Odjig White Gladys Williams Olive McGregor

Page 10 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Violet McGregor Dorothy Pitawanakwat Dorothy Toulouse

Rose Nadjiwan Rose Logan Mary Lou Fox-Radulovich

Nellie Bertha Trudeau Rita Verna Bomberry Orien Corbiere

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 11 Page 12 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Keynote Speakers Benson, Jessica Saturday, April 1, 2017 - Luncheon at the Dream Makers Theatre

Jessica Benson is an intermediate level, second language speaker of Anishinaabemowin from both Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Mnjikaning First Nations. She is a Radio Host for Gimaa Radio, a one of a kind, Ojibwe immersion radio station located in M’Chigeeng First Nation. She is also a co-founder and executive director of Eshki-nishnaabemjig, an adult Ojibwe immersion academy in the north shore area. In addition, she is a volunteer facilitator for Anishinaabemowin Wiigwaam, a grassroots immersion house program for youth. Jessica holds a Masters degree in Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria, a teaching degree from Lakehead University, and is a member of good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. She has taught Ojibwe immersion to prima- ry grades, and spends her summers jingle dress dancing at pow wows. Jessica believes that now is the time for her generation of young speakers and learners to pick up these language bundles, while we still have the elders with us.

McInnis, Brian “Weshki-bimaadzijig ji-inwewaad (That the young will speak) – Language, Culture, and Political Revolution.” Friday, March 31, 2017 - Evening Banquet

In this workshop, author Brian McInnes explores his journey of reclamation and revitalization in writing Sounding Thunder: The Stories of Francis Pegahmagabow. As one of the greatest figures in North American military history, and one of the first national Indian politicians in Canada, Francis Pegahmagabow’s stories have much to teach us about our past and continuing legacy as Anishinaabe people. The author talks about the importance of our traditional names, reconstruc- tion of family lines, history of community life, and the continuing meaning of story in Native communities and educational contexts. As one of the first books to feature a bilingual anthology of Indigenous stories at the national level, Sounding Thunder creates a springboard for other such productions. The author will also make a short reading from Sounding Thunder in this bilingual workshop.

Dr. Brian D. McInnes is a faculty member in the UMD Department of Education, and a University of Minnesota Distinguished Teaching Professor. A member of the Wasauksing First Nation in Ontario, Canada,

Brian has a deep interest in the preservation of Indigenous cultures and languages and is an accomplished speaker, presenter, and writer in English and Ojibwe.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 6:00 - 7:30am SUNRISE CEREMONY IN DREAM MAKERS THEATRE

8:00 - 9:00am BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN 9:00 - 11:15am Children’s Program Registration at the main registration table Opening Ceremonies - Dream Makers Theatre (2nd floor at the top of the escalator) Grand Entry with A-Teg Eagle Staff Elders Blessing Welcoming - Elizabeth Osawamick Agenda Overview : MC Chris Pheasant Welcoming Comments by Local Dignitaries Honoring Our Past Elders: Lillian Webkamigad-bah, Doris Boissoneau-bah, George Francis-bah 10:45 - 11:15am Special Surprise Honoring 11:15 - 11:45am (Kewadin hosts to prepare room for LUNCH) Everyone Asked to Mingle in the Hallway or Upstairs with the Vendors

11:45am Volunteer MEAL Ticket Takers at the Dream Makers Theatre Doors NAAKWE WIISINI-DAAN - Dream Makers Theatre 12:00 - 12:45pm Free to all registered delegates - Conference Issued Meal Tickets will be collected at the door. ROOMS BIRCH CEDAR OAK SPRUCE GRAND ISLAND GRAND ISLAND WOODLAND TAHQUAMEONON 1 2 FALLS 1:00 - 2:15pm Elders Lounge Cecilia LaPointe Arts and Craft Rochelle Allan - Albert Scott - Mary Ann Will Morin / Helen Fuhst & Educational / Melissa Beard Demonstrations Ojibwe Language Lets Speak the Naokwegijig Verna Hardwick - awii-nisoosata- Displays Jacob - and Craft Room Play Group for Nakawe -Corbiere - - Traditional agaadeg agidoo Decolonizing Activities families Language Wiibwaa pchi Balanced Healing izhigizhiwewininaa Madeline Island giibaaztaagzing Guide of Contem- - To understand our porary Trauma, Language Grief, and Loss 2:15 - 2:30pm KE-BOONTAADAA (Break) 2:30 - 3:45pm Elders Lounge Rosella Arts and Craft Thecla Sandra Peltier - Stanley Peltier Howard Anton Treuer & Educational Kinoshameg Demonstrations Neganegijig - Ministry -Decolonizing Our Webkamigad - Opening the Displays -Journeying With and Craft Room Ni yaab ji Documents on NL Worldview and -Nenibozhoo Cultural Toolbox The Dying, Activities waawiindmang Note – Workshop Philosophy dibaadjimowin -Language Honoring Wishes odeenaanaan Continues After Revitalization, miinwaa akiing the Break Decolonization and dadbaatamang Healing 3:45 - 4:00pm KE-BOONTAADAA (Break) Page 14 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 4:00 - 5:15pm Elders Lounge Cecilia LaPointe Arts and Craft Gayle Payette - Sandra Peltier Stanley Peltier Howard Anton Treuer & Educational / Melissa Beard Demonstrations Moving beyond -Ministry -Decolonizing Our Webkamigad - Opening the Displays Jacob - and Craft Room nouns Documents on NL Worldview and -Nenibozhoo Cultural Toolbox Decolonizing Activities Continuation of Philosophy dibaadjimowin -Language Revital- Madeline Island Workshop Prior to ization, Decoloniza- Break tion and Healing 7:00 - 11:00pm Event 1 - Dream Makers Theatre (TBA) Event 2 - Grand Ballroom Upstairs (Youth Activity)

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017 5:30 - 8:00am SUNRISE CEREMONY IN DREAM MAKERS THEATRE

8:30 - 9:00am Announcements by MC Chris Pheasant in Dream Makers Theatre Lounge ROOMS BIRCH CEDAR OAK SPRUCE GRAND ISLAND GRAND ISLAND WOODLAND TAHQUAMEONON 1 2 FALLS 9:00 - 10:15pm Elders Lounge Cecilia LaPointe Arts and Craft Albert Scott - Mary Alice Taylor Chris Gordon Howard Wikwemikong & Educational / Melissa Beard Demonstrations Lets Speak the -Come Learn With -Strategies for k-6 Webkamigad Heritage Displays Jacob - and Craft Room Nakawe Lan- Me programs -Nenibozhoo Organization Decolonizing Activities guage Miinawaa newe -Woozhi Madeline Island Zhiishiibenon Nakaazaang Kidawenan - How to use our Words 10:15 - 10:30pm KE-BOONTAADAA (Break) 10:30 - 12:00pm Elders Lounge Mary Ann Arts and Craft George Trudeau Thecla Alphonse Helen Fuhst Edwin Taylor/Reta & Educational Naokwegi- Demonstrations -Events that Neganegijig Pitawanakwat - - awii-nisoosata- Sands-Clement Displays jig-Corbiere and Craft Room evolved since - Ni yaab ji Aniish agaadeg agidoo -Inspiration to - Wiibwaa pchi Activities creation waawiindmang eshi-nokaa izhigizhiwewininaa revive Language for giibaaztaagzing odeenaanaan ziying kidwinan - To understand the youth miinwaa akiing our Language dadbaatamang 12:15 - 1:30pm NAAKWE WIISINI-DAAN - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 1:30 - 2:45pm Elders Lounge DJ Fife - Arts and Craft Gayle Payette - Mary Alice Taylor Naanatig Staats Will Morin / Mskwaankwad & Educational Gather an Demonstrations Moving beyond -Come Learn With Pangowish - Verna Hardwick Mnoomnii/ Jessica Displays understanding and Craft Room nouns Me Covering the most - Traditional Benson/Monte to preserving the Activities important aspects Balanced Healing McGahey language of language Guide of Contem- - Eshki -Verbs porary Trauma, Nishnaabemjig Grief, and Loss

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 15 2:45 - 4:00pm Elders Lounge Elizabeth Arts and Craft Dustin Bowers Jordyn Flaada - George Trudeau Rosella Anton Treuer & Educational LaPensee / Meg Demonstrations & Alan Corbiere “Gidinawendimin -Events that Kinoshameg - Opening the Displays Noodin and Craft Room - Online Ezhi-giizhweyang” evolved since -Journeying With Cultural Toolbox - Impact of An- Activities Colllection of creation The Dying, -Language ishinaabemowin Nishnaabemowin Honoring Wishes Revitalization, Singing Games Texts Decolonization and Healing 4:00 - 5:15pm Elders Lounge Naanatig Staats Arts and Craft Albert Scott - DJ Fife - Mary Alice Taylor Stanley Peltier Rochelle Allan & Educational Pangowish - Demonstrations Lets Speak the Gather an -Come Learn With -Decolonizing Our - Ojibwe Language Displays Covering the and Craft Room Nakawe understanding Me Worldview and Play Group for most important Activities Language to preserving the Philosophy families aspects of lan- language guage -Verbs FRIDAY NIGHT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS BANQUET with MC - Chris Pheasant A-TEG EAGLE STAFF CARRIER - WILL LEAD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS INTO THE BANQUET HALL DINNER SERVED AT 6:15pm Keynote Address - Brian McInnis 6:00 - 10:00pm Algoma University 8 min. skit (part 1) Scholarship Awards at 7:30 pm Algoma University 8 min. skit (part 2) Limited Seating tickets $36 each until 500 seats are gone Doors open at 5:45 for Elders and VIP Founders Seating Only - All others at 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017 5:30 - 8:00am SUNRISE CEREMONY IN DREAM MAKERS THEATRE

8:00 - 9:00am Announcements by MC Chris Pheasant in Dream Makers Theatre Lounge and Free Breakfast with Conference Meal Ticket ROOMS BIRCH CEDAR OAK SPRUCE GRAND ISLAND GRAND ISLAND WOODLAND TAHQUAMEONON 1 2 FALLS 9:00 - 10:15pm Elders Lounge Chris Gordon Arts and Craft Dustin Bowers Sandra Peltier - Naanatig Staats Will Morin / Edwin Taylor/Reta & Educational -Strategies for k-6 Demonstrations & Alan Corbiere Ministry Pangowish Verna Hardwick Sands-Clement Displays programs and Craft Room -Online collection Documents on NL - Covering the - Traditional - Inspiration to Activities of Nishnaabem- Note – Workshop most important Balanced Healing revive Language for win texts Continues After aspects of lan- Guide of Contem- the youth the Break guage -Verbs porary Trauma, Grief, and Loss 10:15 - 10:30pm KE-BOONTAADAA (Break)

Page 16 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 ROOMS BIRCH CEDAR OAK SPRUCE GRAND ISLAND GRAND ISLAND WOODLAND TAHQUAMEONON 1 2 FALLS 10:30 - 11:45pm Elders Lounge Rochelle Allan Arts and Craft Alphonse Sandra Peltier Elizabeth Anton Treuer Brian McInnis & Educational -Ojibwe Demonstrations Pitawanakwat - -Ministry LaPensee / Meg - Opening the -Sounding Displays Language Play and Craft Room Aniish Documents on NL Noodin Cultural Toolbox - Thunder; The Group for families Activities eshi-nokaa ziying Continuation of - Impact of An- Language Revital- Power of Names, kidwinan Workshop Prior to ishinaabemowin ization, Decoloni- Family, Community Break Singing Games zation and Healing & Story 11:45 - 1:00pm NAAKWE WIISINI-DAA (Lunch Provided by A-Teg Dream Makers Lounge) with Keynote Speaker Jessica Benson 1:00 - 2:15pm Elders Lounge Gayle Payette Arts and Craft Dustin Bowers Rosella DJ Fife Edwin Helen Fuhst & Educational -Moving beyond Demonstrations & Alan Corbiere Kinoshameg - Gather an Taylor / Reta - awii-nisoosata- Displays nouns and Craft Room -Online collection -Journeying With understanding Sands-Clement agaadeg agidoo Activities of Nishnaabem- The Dying, Honor- to preserving the - Inspiration to izhigizhiwewininaa win texts ing Wishes language revive Language - To understand our for the youth Language 2:15 - 2:30pm KE-BOONTAADAA (Break) 2:30 - 3:45pm Elders Lounge Jordyn Flaada - Arts and Craft Mary Ann Alphonse AGM MEETING Howard Wikwemikong & Educational “Gidinawendimin Demonstrations Naokwegi- Pitawanakwat - -Elections of Webkamigad Heritage Displays Ezhi-giizhwey- and Craft Room jig-Corbiere Aniish eshi-nokaa New Board -Anishinaabek Organization ang” Activities - Wiibwaa pchi ziying kidwinan Miinawaa Gewe - Woozhi Na- giibaaztaagzing Mashkodenzhak kaazaang Kida- wenan -How to use our Words 3:45 - 5:00pm Elders Lounge Mskwaankwad Arts and Craft Naanatig Staats Stanley Peltier Thecla George Trudeau Elizabeth LaPens- & Educational Mnoomnii/ Demonstrations Pangowish -Decolonizing Our Neganegijig - Events that ee / Meg Noodin Displays Jessica Benson/ and Craft Room - Covering the Worldview and - Ni yaab ji evolved since - Impact of Monte McGahey Activities most important Philosophy waawiindmang creation Anishinaabemowin - Eshki aspects of lan- odeenaanaan Singing Games Nishnaabemjig guage -Verbs miinwaa akiing dadbaatamang 7:00 - 10:00pm MC Barb Nolan - Ruby John and her fiddle with George Trudeau on Keyboard - Toe tapping fun!!

Ruby John plays Old Time, Metis, Country, Bluegrass, French Canadian, and Celtic fiddle. Ruby is Odawa and Irish; she is a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Chippewa Indians. Her father and mother fish commercially in Grand Traverse Bay and Ruby helps with the fishing operation when she is not playing music.

Jaach Trudeau will accompany Ruby on the piano at this performance. Ruby began playing music with Jaach when she was a teen and Jaach remains her favorite piano player. It’s toe-tapping fun when these two play together. Ruby is look- ing forward to meeting everyone at her performance.

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 17 SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017

5:30 - 8:00am SUNRISE CEREMONY IN DREAM MAKERS THEATRE

DREAM MAKERS THEATRE 8:00 - 10:00am FREE BREAKFAST, HOST BY ANISHNAABEMOWIN -TEG Concluding Ceremonies Closing Travelling Song

11:00am CHECK - OUT TIME FROM HOTEL IS 11:00AM

10:00 - 10:50am Board Meeting Part 1 –Conference Wrap-up reports from Coordinators

11:00 - 2:00pm Board Meeting Part 2 – Regular board meeting and election of Officers

MIIGWECH GAA BI ZHAAYEG Watch the website for announcements: anishinaabemowin-teg.org

Chi Miigwech to Those Who Contributed to the “Donate Your Quilt” Fundraiser

All Proceeds Will Be Going Towards the Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. 23rd. Annual Language Conference

1. Martina Osawamick and Ron Yellowman-ba 2. Sandra Peltier and Winnifred Peltier 3. Georgina Toulouse and Joyce Johnson 4. Walpole Island Seniors Quilting Club 5. Walpole Island Ladies Sewing Group 6. Isadore Toulouse

Page 18 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Arts & Crafts Schedule - Oak Room

There will be three featured artisans in the Oak room demonstrating their creative talents throughout the 4 days; 1 Mina and Theodore Toulouse from Sagamok First Nation (Daily) “Working with Birch Bark and Quills” Mina and Theodore have been busy demonstrating their works of art in many communities around the Great Lakes Region. This workshop will entail on creating a birch bark and quill craft for a fee to be paid to the presenter which will help defray cost of material.

2 Marilyn Debassige from M’Chigeeng First Nation (Daily) 1. “How to Make a Moss Bag” ($50.00 registration fee) 2. “How to Make a Feather Case” ($30.00 registration fee) “These workshops will take place every afternoon in the Craft Room. A sign- up sheet will be at the registration table from 9 am daily and once 25 people have signed up, the presenter will pick up the sign in sheet which she will use to collect the money for each workshop on that day.”

(Miskowebnoo-kwe) Marilyn Debassige originates from the M’Chigeeng First Nation located on Mnidoo Mnising. She is Caribou Clan and of the Ojibwa, Odawa and Potawatomi Nation.

3 George Martin (Thursday and Friday ONLY) “Anishinaabe Decorations for Ceremony and Celebration” The artist George Martin is a Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe artist known throughout the Great Lakes for his distinctive beadwork and decoration of traditional and everyday items. He is a veteran of the US Air Force who served in Korea and Vietnam and is now often the Head Veteran for many gatherings. He will be demonstrating the art of Anishinaabe decorations for ceremony and celebration.

To Our Advertisers Anishinaabemowin-Teg would like the say “Gchi-miigwech” to the many organizations that supported this years advertising in the 2017 conference booklet. Without your efforts, contribution and support we would not have such a colorful booklet.

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 19 Youth Leadership Sessions/Programming Dream Makers Theatre

Thursday March 30, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:45pm Friday Mach 3,1 2017 from 10:30 - 12:00 pm Saturday April 1, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:45 pm

Maheengun & Bernadette Shawanda

Page 20 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 21 PRESENTERS AND TOPICS

Allen, Rochelle WORKSHOP: Language Play Group for Families Language Level: Beginners Age Level:

Ojibwe language play group is an opportunity for infants, new parents and community to come together to support each other and to learn Anishinaabemowin to use in their home. It is a new parent-led initiative in Toronto.

The play group is a 2 hour get together. 90 minutes of this is free play. This is a time for families to chat about how they are doing and a chance to ask questions of more advanced language speakers. Toys and books with Anishinaabemowin are available to use during the session. The goal of this part of the session is to build community and provide people with an opportunity to explore Anishinaabemowin with their children. 30 minutes is a more structured group (something like a baby sign language class). This consists of opening songs and a lesson that is interactive and repetitive.

Corbiere, Alan / Bowers, Dustin WORKSHOP: Online Collection of Nishnaabemwin Stories and Texts Language Level: Beginners / All Levels Age Level: Adult

Our presentation will introduce people to the texts themselves, give an overview of the added analytical features, and discuss how the collection can be used in teaching. The combination of a rich and growing collection of texts with increasingly sophisticated analysis and technology promises to make an exciting resource. We hope this tool will find many uses for all people who are interested in Nishnaabemwin.

M’Chigeeng First Nation’s Anishinaabemowin Revival Program and the University of Alberta have partnered to produce a free online collection of Nishnaabemwin stories and texts. Every text in the collection has been analyzed by a parser which allows learners and users to automatically access word translations, grammatical analysis, and much more. Our presentation will introduce people to the texts themselves, give an overview of the added analytical features, and discuss how the collection can be used in teaching.

Alan Ojiig Corbiere, Bne doodemid (Ruffed Grouse clan), is an Anishinaabe from M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island. During his studies he focused on Anishinaabe narrative and Anishinaabe language revitalization. Currently he is the Anishinaabemowin Revitalization Program Coordinator at Lakeview School, M’Chigeeng First Nation, where he and his team are working on a culturally based second language program that focuses on using Anishinaabe stories to teach language.

Dustin Bowers is a post-doctoral fellow working at the Alberta Language Technology Lab at the University of Alberta. He has studied Nishnaabemwin as a linguistic system since 2007, and just authored a computerized analyzer for Nishnaabemwin.

Page 22 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Fife, DJ WORKSHOP: Gathering an Understanding to Preserving the Language Language Level: All Levels Age Level: All Ages

This presentation is intended to help the audience gather an understanding of the importance of Anishinaabemowin, realizing the significance of pursuing the preservation of the language and how to make that preservation happen.

Slides will be utilized to present maps, illustrations, and images to provide a visual refer- ence for the points being discussed. Nwii-nishnaabemji-wiindmawagwaaezhi-gchi-pii- tendaagwakiwnishnaabemowinmnik go egashkitooyaan but most parts will additionally be covered in English to ensure some key points are conveyed to audience members that are monolingual English speakers.

DJ Fife is from Curve Lake First Nation and considered the youngest conversational speaker in the community. DJ is 25 years old and visits his grandparents constantly to continue their conversations in the language. In addition to his personal efforts with Anishi- naabemowin, DJ is a Park Warden at Petroglyphs Provincial Park (Kinoomaagewaabikong) where he helps steward the preserva- tion of ‘The Teaching Rocks’ while also educating others about Anishinaabemowin in his interpretive programs. DJ is also currently helping others with the language by teaching at Georgian College in Barrie.

Flaada, Jordyn WORKSHOP: “Gidinawendimin Ezhi-giizhweyang” Language Level: Beginners Age Level:

We call our project Gidinawendimin Ezhi-giizhweyang (We Are Related to Each Other Through Our Language). Gidinawendimin Ezhi-giizhweyang is a Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia project bringing together families from different communities in Minnesota to improve their Anishinaabe language skills. Partipants of all ages, from elders to babies, work together to encourage use of Anishi- naabemowin in everyday situations in our communities and homes.

Bio: communities through collaborating to revitalize indigenous languages. Jordyn Flaada is a learner of Anishinaabemowin who works for Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia and lives in northern Minnesota.

Fuhst, Helen WORKSHOP: Awii-nisoosataagaadegagidoo-izhigiizhiwewininaa (To Understand Our Language) Language Level: Advanced Age Level: Adults

Too much of the translations (partial words, English figures of speech translated word-for- word, incomplete sentences, and English word order) that are out there are based solely on English. The science behind the words is being lost. My method reactivates the knowl- edge inside the Anishinaabe words. Come and explore the way our ancestors thought.

Helen Fuhst has developed many resources for teaching the language including books in Anishinaabemowin and English, popular songs and spoken word CD’s with booklets. Her enthusiasm is contagious; her humor unforgettable. Her grasp of the language makes fluent elders say “I love hearing you speak because you never say anything in the same way twice.” The expressiveness of the whole language based on the smallest sounds has been her passion for over 30 years of teaching.

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 23 Gordon, Chris, Ph.D WORKSHOP: Strategies for K-6 Programs Language Level: All Levels Age Level: Adult

This presentation will provide ideas and strategies for improving K - 6 programs, but is not limited them. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment ideas from nearly 20 years of first-hand experience. I will also share some traditional games such as the bone and stick, snake stick, and snow-snake games. Please come with questions that you don’t see being answered here.

Chris Gordon is the Anishinaabe Language/Culture Coordinator and Instructor at the K - 8 Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting P.S.A., Sault, MI. Grew up without Anishinaabemowin and had to learn as an adult before eventually becoming a teacher. Started 18th year and taught language and culture to all grades K - 8 at some point during that time. Earned a Ph.D in Education from Capella University in 2009 spe- cializing in Curriculum and Instruction with focus on Indigenous Language Adult Immersion Instruction.

Kinoshameg, Rosella WORKSHOP: Journeying with the Dying, Honouring Wishes Language Level: Age Level:

KaWiidsemaanaanigEjiitaajigWiinaGewead; English words will be used so that participants will hear and learn new words but most of all learn teachings on life, dying, death and honouring wishes for care at end of life and death. The presentation in Aanishinaabemowin and English will cover our brief history, beliefs related to life, health, special gifts for good life in preparation for death, importance of advance care planning for health and end of life care, importance of keeping death symbols. Personal stories of experiences with my family, communities, and lessons learned will be shared.

I am Odawa/Ojibway from Wikwemikong. I am a R.N., B.Sc.N., with Honorary Doctorate in Sacred Letters. Recently retiring after 48 years of Nursing. I have special interests in First Nations Spirituality, Traditional Teachings, and Consultant in Care for the Dying - Palliative Care: “Preparing for the Journey to the Spirit World and Honoring Their Wishes”.

LaPensée, Elizabeth / Noodin, Margaret WORKSHOP: Impact of Anishinaabemowin Singing Games Language Level: Beginner Age Level: All Ages

Digital games can uniquely express Indigenous teachings by merging design, code, art, and sound. Singuistics: Anishinaabemowin was made with the purpose of sharing Anishinaabemowin through game play which shares songs and calls on players to sing along. Inspired by Singuistics as well as Anishinaabe grandmothers leading ceremoni- al walks known as Nibi Walks who share water songs, Honour Water. The hope is to pass on songs through gameplay that encourages comfort with singing and knowledge of Anishinaabemowin.

Page 24 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Elizabeth LaPensée, Ph.D. is an Anishinaabe, Métis, and Irish game developer and researcher. She also designed and made art for Honour Water (2016), an Anishinaabemowin singing game for the waters. Her dissertation in Interactive Arts and Technology from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia shares experiences from the social impact game Survivance (2011), which encourages healing through storytelling and art.

Margaret Noodin (http://www.ojibwe.net) received an MFA in Creative Writing and a PhD in English and Linguistics from the Uni- versity of Minnesota. She is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she also serves at the Director of the ElectaQuinney Institute for American Indian Education. She is the author of Bawaajimo: A Dialect of Dreams in Anishinaabe Language and Literature and Weweni, a collection of bilingual poems in Ojibwe and English.

Lapointe, Cecilia / Beard Jacobs, Melissa WORKSHOP: Decolonizing Madeline Island Language Level: Beginners Age Level: All Ages

Both presenters are descendants of Madeline Island (Mooningwanekaaning-Minis). We will offer a presentation which will cover the following topics: the Ojibway origin story, Ojibway/Métis identity, traditional and clan leadership, matriarchy and decolonization.

This will be an interactive presentation for beginner’s to engage in by decolonizing not just your body, mind, and spirit but to decolonize your relationship to the land and water. In Anishinaabemowin we will focus on place names, land, water, Chiefs, decolonization gathering and harvesting on the island, and women’s leadership. We seek to bring new knowledge as well as counter myths on what our lifeways looked like without colonial imposed systems such as patriarchy.

With this presentation we seek to provide information on an important place for the Ojibway people. We want attendees to leave this presentation with new information as well as bring more decolonization into their everyday lives.

Morin, Will / Hardwick, Verna WORKSHOP: Minoyaa Kinoomaagewin: Indigenous Traditional Balanced Healing Guide of Contemporary Trauma, Grief and Loss Language Level: Age Level:

The following workshop combines and aligns the Anishinaabek 7 Teachings with the extended Grief Model developed by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. Presented in both Anishinaabemowin and English, partnered with Verna Hardwick, Will Morin will deliver a culturally balanced model to recovery of trauma, grief and loss. In keeping with the TRC recommendations and calls to action, this presentation works to do its part in our cultural revitalization.

Will Morin: is a PhD candidate (B.A. Indigenous Studies, B.F.A., B.Ed, M.A. Humanities), professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Sudbury/ Laurentian University, a Cultural Consultant, Educator and professional mixed media artist.

Verna Hardwick: is a retired Native language teacher for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, traditional practitioner, cultural consultant for the Ministry of Corrections and other agencies.

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 25 Mskwaankwad, Mnoomnii / McGahey, Monte / Benson, Jessica WORKSHOP: Eshki-Nishnaabemjig Work for the Revitalization of Anishinaabemowin Language Level: Beginner Age Level: Adult

Eshki-Nishnaabemjig work for the revitalization of Anishinaabemowin by supporting learners to gain functional fluency. Eshki-Nishnaabemjig provides immersion programming for intermediate learners of Anishinaabemowin and those willing to undertake true immersion. The facilitators of the program will present their immersion programming methods and activities and share their experiences as new. They have learned in many contexts and from many speakers and teachers and thus seek to utilize their experience in helping other learners of Anishinaabemowin in their journeys.

Naokwegijig - Corbiere, Mary Ann WORKSHOP: Wii-bwaa-pchi-giibaaztaagzing (So as Not to Accidentally Say Something Silly) Language Level: Beginners Age Level:

Learners of Nishnaabemwin often want to say the kinds of remarks common in English such as “Cool,” “Wait a sec,” “I almost died laughing.” This workshop will show how translating such expressions literally often ends up depicting an unintentionally silly or odd picture in Nishnaabemwin. Participants will practice translating such non-literal expressions in ways that make sense in Nishnaabemwin. Nishnaabemwin expressions that likewise sound silly if translated literally will also be discussed. Mary Ann Naokwegijig-Corbiere attended school where she grew up, Wikwemikong on Manitoulin Island, until Grade 8. Most “Wiky kids” then spoke Nishnaabemwin; English was used only with teachers. After graduating from York University, her desire to be among Nishnaabemwin speakers full-time again took her back home for a few years. She has taught her language in university since 1989, obtained a doctorate in 2007, and continues working on instructional resources for adult learners.

Neganegijig, Thecla WORKSHOP: Niyaab Ji-waawiindmang Oodeenaanan Miinwaa Akiing Dadbaatamang Language Level: All Levels Age Level: All Ages

When we know the original place names of our homeland it gives us a connection to our language and Mother Earth. The original place names gives us a better understanding of how the environment shapes our livelihoods. Nooj nikeying nokmiigziwinan e-zhichgengobaa. Let us reclaim our Anishinaabemowin place names and geographical terms. Different ideas will be presented that could be utilized. The ideas are projects that can be conducted in school settings and community groups. One is a mural art project, another can be video. Other ideas can be shared of what has been achieved.

Thecla Neganegijig (nee Mishibinijima) ko gii-kinoomaagen Anishinaabemowin. Wiikwemkoong-Kaboni gii-njibaa. Piichtaa go aanj miinwaa wii gwechtood doo-nawewin. Aki miinwaa mashkikiin memdige bishgendaanan wii-gchi-kendang. Neyaab gii-skoonwiba wii-ndakendang agojing miyaang kinoomaadwin (HBOR) oodi Lakehead University. Thecla is a former Ojibwe language teacher who has been working to master her mother tongue. Her main interests are land-based words and medicines. She returned to university to investigate outdoor education for NL objective.

Page 26 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Payette, Gayle WORKSHOP: Moving Beyond Nouns Language Level: Beginner Age Level:

An Anishinaabek-kwe from M’Chigeeng First Nation that is passionate about revitalizing the Ojibwe language within our Nation. As a second language learner, she is one of the key players in the development and implementation of the Anishinaabemowin Revival Program curriculum within Lakeview School.

Peltier, Brian / Wemigwans, Madeline / Wemigwans, Jacob WORKSHOP: How To Use Our Words – WoozhiNakaazaangKidawenan Language Level: All Levels Age Level: All Ages Their workshop will demonstrate how to use our words (word building), when speaking the language. How our words change and build up when we begin to use them to identify someone or something and to differentiate between animate and inanimate. Also, they will show the importance of the subject at hand, the context of the conversation. What is being talked about, what is happening or going on.

Identifying the subject, either a living thing or non-living thing will determine what words to use to identify a subject, its location and to describe its intended action. Pane e’zhikidang. The way it’s always been said. Peltier, Sandra WORKSHOP: Ontario Curriculum Document for Native Languages Language Level: Beginner Age Level: All Ages

This workshop is for beginning teachers or participants that have an aspiration to teach the language spoken in their home communities. Participants will be using the Ontario Curricu- lum Grades 1 to 8 as a base for program planning. Participation in a brainstorming session to create topics of interest for vocabulary development, and combining activities occurring in their local communities to develop a generic scope and sequence chart.

Sandra Peltier is a mother of three Duke (Nicole), Rosalind (Ryan), and Lyndon (Kendra) and grandmother of six. She is a member of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Territory on Manitoulin Island. A teacher of the Odawa language for many years and presently at her local community high school. She has worked in other capacities as counsellor, reading intervention, and consultant.

Just Plain O’l Simple Bekaa - Wait Wenesh - What Aanipiish - Where Mompii - Here Gegwa - Don’t

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 27 Peltier, Stanley WORKSHOP: Decolonizing Our Worldview and Philosophy Language Level: Age Level: This presentation will introduce the power of the Ojibwa Language (anishinaabemowin) in its rightful paradigm to evoke resistance to Western ideology. Anishinaabemowin has the philosophical concepts embedded in its expression within the context of the process of life and action where we find ourselves. The presentation will disclose a sample of key gram- matology to transform our understanding of how we can begin to unwrap the Language Bundle given to us by our Ancestors

Stanley Peltier maintains his good standing with the College of Teachers of Ontario and has over twenty years experience as a classroom teacher in Aboriginal communities. He is currently pursuing higher education at Nipissing University in the Master of Education program where his course of study and research investigates the use of Anishinaabe epis- temology and methodology for teaching Native Languages.

Pitawanakwat, Alphonse WORKSHOP: Aniish Ezhi-nokaaziying Kidwinan: How We Use Words Language Level: Age Level:

Some languages have fixed and predictable word order while others do not. All speakers make decisions about word order and students are often eager to know what is “right” and “wrong.” Linguists have attempted to make statements about Anishinaabemowin word order to determine if it is “fixed” or “free.” This presentation will discuss what has been written about Anishinaabemowin word order in the past and pose questions to speakers in the audience about the way they like to see An- ishinaabemowin used. This project is part of on-going research to discover how to teach Anishinaabemowin in a way that preserves traditional use of the language without adopting English patterns and usage.

Alphonse Pitawanakwat is a certified Anishinaabemowin teacher who studied at Lakehead University. He is a member of Wikwe- mikong Unceded Reserve on Manitoulin Island in Ontario. He currently teaches Anishinaabemowin at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He retired from General Motors after 33 years of service as a General Supervisor of manufacturing and plant engineering. He is currently a Board Member at Nokomis Learning Center in Okemos, Michigan.

Page 28 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Scott, Albert / Scott, Frances WORKSHOP: Let’s Speak the Nakawe Language Language Level: Age Level:

Albert & Francis will share the history of the Saulteaux people that travel to the Kinistin area. The local Elders call our language; Nakawē. Elders are always reminding us to speak the Nakawē (Saulteaux) language. They will show the Nakawē alphabet system, pronun- ciation and spelling and the participants will do the sound system. He will share cultural stories as to why the Elders say; “We need our language in the spirit world”. We need our Spirit names in our languages. Elders say we need our Nakawē (Saulteaux) in our ceremo- nies. Creator gave us a unique language to communicate and pray. Albert went to Muscowequan Residential School for seven years and just about wiped out his language. Fresh out of residential school, Albert had no respect for the Nakawē Language and Culture. As for Francis, she went to a local school. They recently moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Albert works for the Saskatoon Tribal Council, Education Unit and is now the Lan- guage and Culture Coordinator. He was also a former leader for his community.

Staats-Pangowish, Naanaatig WORKSHOP: Anishinaabe Zhichigewinan - Workshop Series 1 to 4 Language Level: All Levels Age Level:

A crash course on demonstrative pronouns, verbs and some interesting endings. Session 1: VII class and demonstrative pronouns. Session 2: VAI class. Session 3: VTA class. Ses- sion 4: VTI class and recap/question period. Verbs will be selected from: http://nishnaabe- mwin.atlas-ling.ca/ This will be good for beginners up to fluent speakers.

I am Naanaatig. Born, raised and live in Toronto. I am a product of my supports. I would like to thank my parents -Miishen and Cyndi-, my uncles -Alvin and Robs- and my aunties -Dolores and Dolly- who have made me who I am today and helped me regain our lan- guage. I am very thankful to have this chance to share with you what I love.

Taylor, Edwin Craig / Sands-Clement, Reta WORKSHOP: Inspiration to Revive Language for the Youth Language Level: All Levels Age Level: All Ages

This presentation will be fun, filled with singing, guitar music, and much laughter; there may even be some crying. Learners of Ojibway language, whether young or old, will come away from this session, thoroughly enriched, in a good way. There will be serious songs, funny songs, interaction songs employed, with accompaniment of guitar music, shakers, and hand drum. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun filled songfest.

Edwin C. Taylor is married to Barbara J. Taylor for 32 years this coming August. Edwin is a dedicated learner and instructor of Ojib- way, and is a member in good standing with Walpole Island-Anishinaabemowin Language Advisory Group, which consists of fluent speakers of Ojibway and learners, working together to ensure that our language goes on into the future. Reta Sands-Clement is a fluent speaker of Ojibway from Walpole Island First Nation and is a life long member of Walpole Island-An- ishinaabemowin Language Advisory Group. Reta has taught Ojibway language at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario; University of Windsor and Lambton College, Sarnia, Ontario; and actively teaches community language classes at Walpole Island.

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 29 Taylor, Mary Alice WORKSHOP: Come Learn With Me Language Level: All Levels Age Level: All Ages To make a resource material for teachers and students to use in a classroom to help them learn and teach the language. it will also include cultural teachings and reference the 7 Grandfather Teachings. Participants will leave with a completed resource. Come learn with me. This workshop will ready you for a classroom teaching regarding the 7 Grandfather Teachings. you will learn basic Anishnaabemowin in a fun environment. Be ready to be creative and bring your inner artsy self. You will leave with a resource you created with a lesson plan to go along with it. Maanii (Ojibwe for Mary) is a member of the Curve Lake First Nation. Maanii is a graduate of the Native Early Childhood Education Program and the Native Language Instructor Program. Maanii shares Native Traditions through drum making and language preser- vation workshops. As a former language teacher and Early Childhood Educator at the O’Shkiigmong Early Learning Centre, Maanii is not only at home singing with the children in her community but has performed around the world with her singing partner Janet McCue as the Wshkiigomaang Hand Drum Singers. She often takes along her granddaughter Kenni-Dee and thrives in teaching her the language and culture through drumming, singing and making fun language resources. Treuer, Dr. Anton WORKSHOP: Opening the Cultural Toolbox – Language Revitalization Decolonization and Healing Language Level: Age Level: In spite of 500 pretty rough years, Anishinaabeg have shown remarkable resilience and adaptability. But when does code-switching to make it in the rest of the world simply become assimilation? How much can a people change and still be the same people, recognizable to their ancestors? By taking a deeper look at the cultural tools still in our hands and the language that gives them life, let’s explore what indigenous healing can really do for each of us as individuals and collectively as a people.

With decades of expertise in language teaching, program development, and cultural renewal, Dr. Treuer brings a unique combination of experience, perspective, and initiative to light.

Trudeau, George WORKSHOP 1: Tikowaataagoziwinan / Reminders, Rekindling the Mind WORKSHOP 2: Niigaaniwaabijik Gaabi Waabindamoowaat Waabi Zhezhewebak / Visions that Were Foreseen What Events Were to Come Language Level: All Levels Age Level: All Ages Will focus briefly of various events of how the world evolved and where we stand today. A major portion of this workshop we’ll look at what I heard as a child, what I did as a youth, to retain my experience with anishinaabe language and where our language stands today.

George Trudeau, (jaach biisine) is from the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, of Manitoulin Island (minido minising), Ontario Canada. He earned his degree years ago to teach Anishinaabemowin, from Lakehead University of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Jaach presently resides in the State of Michigan and promotes Anishinaabemowin and Cutlural awareness, through social media.

Page 30 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Webkamigad, Howard WORKSHOP 1: Nenibozhoo Which Talks About Him Being the First Anishinaabe WORKSHOP 2: Nenibozhoo Story Which Talks About the Time When He Killed a Great Many Ducks / the Things He Did and About Some of the Things That Happened to Him WORKSHOP 3: Old History of the Anishinaabe People and Their Encounter With a People They Called the Mashkodenzhak Language Level: All Levels Age Level: Adult Each of these presentations will be told in a sentence by sentence fashion, after one sentence in anishinaabe is spoken, then that sentence will be translated into English. If there is time after the story is completed, then certain anishinaabe sentences will be looked at and how that sentence can be said in different ways and the meaning would still be the same.

Howard Webkamigad was born and raised in Wiikwemikoonsing on the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reservation. His educational background includes a B.A. from Laurentian University, a B.Ed. from Nipissing University College and an M.A. from Michigan State University. He has taught at Central Michigan University at Mount Pleasant, Michigan in the Teacher Education Department for five years, and he is now currently in his twenty-fourth year at Algoma University teaching in the anishinaabemowin Degree program (anishinaabe language).

The Board of Directors of Shingwauk Education Trust (SET) welcomes the 23rd Annual Anishinaabemovin Conference and everyone to our Bowiting territory. We acknowledge all efforts to maintain and revitalize our Anishinaabe language, thinking, beliefs and history.

The SET Board is in full agreement to the statement made by the Premier on May 30, 2016, that people of Ontario need to be educated about the treaty relationship between Ontario and Indigenous Nations/ Peoples and the 2016 proclamation by Ontario of Treaties Recognition Week, as an annual week in the first week of November.

Shingwauk Education Trust will hold the 2017 Pre-Confeder- ationTreaties Symposium: Colonialism, Treaties and Recon- ciliation on March 30, 2017 at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie.

Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (teaching lodge) is an evolving Anishinaabe post-secondary institution (Univer- sity), developed by the Shingwauk Education Trust (SET). The Shingwauk Education Trust was founded based on the vision of the Ojibway Chief Shingwauk to create a “Teaching Wigwam” with an overall goal to provide education for An- ishinaabe students. In cooperation with our partner Algoma University, we offer the Anishinabemowin 3 year B.A. program and Anishinabe Studies courses.

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 31 at the Indigenous Studies University at the University of sUdbUry of sUdbUry

“Life is about making choices and the best choice that I have made within academia was choosing the University of Sudbury’s Indigenous Studies program. Not only has the higher learning enabled a greater understanding of life, but it has contributed to meaningful capacity building at both an individual and community level. “ Crystal Oswamick, graduate

Shaping your future Naaknigeng Niigaan ge mno-aabjitooyin 705-673-5661 www.usudbury.ca Member of the Laurentian Federation

Simple Conjugating Wiisini -He/she is eating. Wiisini-n -A command telling you to “EAT” Wiisini-daa -“Let’s eat”. Wiisini-k -All of you “Eat”. Wiisini-wag -They are eating. Aambe wiisini-daa -Okay, let’s eat. Gaawii nwii-wiisini-sii -I do not want to eat. Gaawii nbakide-sii -I am not hungry

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Marie Gaudet, Children’s Program Coordinator - Turtle Clan Marie Gaudet, Turtle Clan, mother of 7 children, 5 boys and two girls.

She is the Founder and President of Gaadibaatjimat Ngaashi; Stay In School Project. She is gifted in working with people of all ages and in a variety of settings. She has a commitment to share her knowledge of the Aboriginal traditions, language and culture and has a keen interest in working with children and youth.

She presently works at the First Nations School of Toronto as the Native Language Instructor for grade JK – 8. She is the coordinator of an afterschool program for aboriginal youth who learn traditional hoop dance as well as contemporary hip hop. She also trains aboriginal youth in indigenous singing.

She has self published three children’s story books which are all translated to Anishinaabemowin and has published two storybooks with Nelson Publisher. She has worked in community theatre in partnership with Red Pepper Spectacle arts for aboriginal youth for many years with many productions that include, play writes, song recordings and live performance.

Erin Chiblow, Children’s Program Coordinator - Ginozhe dodem Erin Chiblow n’dishnakaz. Mississaugi n’doonjibaa. Ginozhe n’dodem.

Graduated from Mothercraft College in 2010 as an Early Childhood Educator and worked in Aboriginal childcare settings for 5 + years delivering culture and anishnabemowin programming.

Looking forward to having some fun with the children at the language confer- ence this year!

Months of the Year In the Spaces Below, What Anishinaabe Words Do You Know: January -Minidoo-giizis July ______February -Makwa-giizis August ______March -Onabidin-giizis September ______April -Boopoogami-giizis October ______May -Nimebine-giizis November ______June -Waabigonii-giizis December ______

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 33 Page 34 Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Short Introduction Lesson Aanii/Boozhoo -Hello Isadore ndishnikaaz -My name is Isadore Aani-piish enjibaa-yin? -Where do you come from? Niisaajiwong nikweyaa ndoonjibaa. -I come from Niagara Falls area. Kiin dash, aani-piish enji-baayin? -How about you, where do you come from? Gchi-giiwedinong nikeyaa geniin -I (myself) come from the direction of the ndoonjibaa. Great North

Gindaasowinag-Numbers Bezhig - 1 Ngodwaaswi - 6 Niizh - 2 Niizhwaaswi - 7 Niswi - 3 Nshwaaswi - 8 Niiwin - 4 Zhaangswi - 9 Naanan - 5 Mdaaswi - 10

Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 23rd Annual Language Conference - March 30th to April 2nd, 2017 Page 35 CULTURAL COORDINATOR

Sagassige, Gerard WORKSHOP: Aanii Kina Wii Yaa Shkaabaawis Sagassige Giizis Maabaa Gaa Niin Dizhnaagaaz - Maamzhe Aakiiyaang Gdoonzhabaa Language Level: Age Level:

Firstly I acknowledge the spirit keeper’s of Anishnaabemowin the “Goldeeze” (elder’s) and the young ones.. This year’s gathering theme braids my commitment to ‘learning, listening and leaning on the greatness of spirit mentoring’. I’ve lucked out on my earth’s walk and my proudly I say mentored by First Nation communities Serpent River and Curve Lake. I am thankfully grateful for the spirit trust of listening learning and loving from ceremony teaching lodges nation wide. A huge part of my learned sharing is with our youth primarily Boozhoooo Aanii , kina wii ya !!!! “puberty responsibility” fasting camps and our anishnaabe relationship to our earth and for Shkaabaawis Sagssige Giizis ndizhnaagaaz each other. .. waabizhaazhii dodem. I continue to host, emcee, and facilitate aboriginal celebration gatherings, pow-wow’s, conferences and community circles. Currently I am responsibly employed as a “Wholistic Mental Health Community Practitioner” in Kitchener-Waterloo region south western On- tario. My lifestyle and circle frees me to advocate for healthier spirit opportunities by educating mainstream sector Anishnabe cultural sensitivity training ... MIIGWECH on the road we braid.

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