Neyankenmaagejig Anishinaabemowin (About Us)

About this website

This site represents many things, most of all, it is evidence that Anishinaabemowin is alive and well. One component of a living language is one that is not only spoken fluently, but also used creatively. Unfortunately, Anishinaabemowin is also defined as endangered because we are losing speakers faster than we are gaining them. This is why saving the language has become of utmost importance in many communities - on the rez, in the cities, in schools, in homes, in the lodge; where there are elders who speak the language and where there are none. We have created this cyber space so that the ancient sounds are not lost and can be connected to anyone willing to listen, learn, and labor with us in the effort to maintain Anishinaabemowin. We are humbled by our teachers and those who have preceded us in this work.

This website was created and is maintained by Stacie Sheldon. Please feel free to email any technical questions or issues to her.

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Howard Kimewon

Anishinaabemowin is Howard's first language and he teaches in Michigan at several locations including universities, urban native centers and tribal language gatherings.

Margaret Noodin

Margaret has a PhD in Literature and Linguistics and is the Director of the Comprehensive Studies Program at the University of Michigan

Alphonse Pitawanakwat

Anishinaabemowin is Alphonse's first language and he teaches in Michigan at several locations including universities, urban native centers and tribal language gatherings.