Stewart Bennett Miinwaa Kyle Abitong Gii Ba Yaawag.
Stewart Bennett and Kyle Abitong were here. Fluent speaker, Stewart Bennett and his nephew Kyle Abitong came to visit the University of Michigan's Ojibwe Language Program on October 2nd to share a different dialect of Anishinaabemowin with students. Bkaan bangii nwewin gii biidoon.

The Arc of Michigan
As part of a recent outreach program, The Arc of Michigan, translated some of their beliefs into Anishinaabemowin. The Arc exists to empower citizens with developmental disabilities. View translations.

Anishinaabemowin at the Summer Solstice
Professors Howard Kimewon and Margaret Nooori taught Anishinaabemowin at the Summer Solstice Cultural Teaching & Feast and Grandmothers' Petroglphys Cleansing Ceremony. You can view and listen to the materials and event photos!

Repatriation
The University of Michigan has not yet repatriated the remains of 405 native individuals to the Saginaw Chippewa. Howard Kimewon and Margaret Noori wrote and translated a statement that was read by students and community members on March 20, 2008.

Where Did Blue Go?

Aapiish gii izhaad "Izhaadaa Giizhigowaande"? Where did "Go Blue" go?

See where University of Michigan students have been wearing their Izhaadaa Giizhigowaande t-shirts and let us know if you would like to order one.