Wenesh Ezhiwebag? (What's Happening?)

Nitaa N'Minozwaananig Giigoonhyag
(We Cook Fish Well)
Recently Noongwa e-Anishinaabemjig helped Zingerman's Roadhouse of Ann Arbor travel to Walpole Island to learn how Anishinaabeg prepare walleye for their 2nd Annual Native American Dinner. Their adventure and the results have been translated into an interactive Anishinaabemowin experience. You can hear translations while looking at photos and review the tasty menu.

Weweni wii Naakanigewag (They Will Make Careful Decisions)
On October 15, 2009, the University of Michigan Vice President for Research Stephen Forrest announced formation of a new advisory committee on culturally unidentifiable human remains. The group, which includes both native and nonnative scholars, will "bring their broad experience and scholarly perspectives to this sensitive and complex issue" Forrest said. Read More.

G'miigwechtoonaa, G'miigwechweaa'naa
(We give thanks for things, We give thanks to others)
We have found that one of the most common reasons to learn the language is a desire to give thanks using the language that has echoed in this place for centuries. Read a new prayer sent to us by Andy Chosa, translated by Howard Kimewon and transcribed by Margaret Noori.

Anishinaabemowin Maajaamigad (The Anishinaabe Language Leaves)
A new book and audio CD by Howard Kimewon and Margaret Noori is now available. The book is a learning resource with three-line translations, a glossary, exercises and more. It tells the story of survivors of World War II returning to Manitoulin Island and honoring their fallen comrades with a memorial ice arena.

Zhaabwiitoonaa Anishinaabemowin (Program Aims to Preserve Ojibwe Language)
The Michigan Alumni Association recently ran an article about the University of Michigan Ojibwe Language program (in Ojibwe) with help from teachers Howard Kimewon and Margaret Noori.

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 now order them online with credit card or PayPal!