Wenesh ezhiwebag? (What's Happening) Archive

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 2008 Summer Solstice

Professors Howard Kimewon and Margaret Nooori taught Anishinaabemowin at the 2008 Summer Solstice Cultural Teaching & Feast and Grandmothers' Petroglphys Cleansing Ceremony. You can view and listen to the materials and event photos!

N'gii Boochiwemi! (We visited!)

We're building connections between Marquette and Ann Arbor. Find out more about visits between Northern Michigan University and the University of Michigan Ojibwe Language Programs and view presentation materials from the First Annual Indigenous Earth Day Summit.

Mother Earth Water Walk

Each year Anishinaabe women walk the perimeter of a Great Lake with the goal to have all people be aware of the importance of the water and to gain support to protecting our water through the walk. This event takes place annually each spring. Find out about Lake Michigan Walk 2008.

The Longest Walk

Michigan Longest Walkers and many others helped raise awareness and funds for the Longest Walk at the April 5-6 Dance for Mother Earth Pow Wow by setting up an information booth with flyers for both the National walk and for local Michigan events information. Read the Article.

2008 World Languages Day

On Saturday, April 12, Michigan State University will invite high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to explore a world of languages during the Fourth Annual World Languages Day. University of Michigan Ojibwe Language professor, Margaret Noori will be leading a session entitled "Michigan facts and fun - in English and Ojibwe!"

Response to the Ann Arbor News

As many of you may have seen, the Ann Arbor News has published a very disappointing series regarding athletes and academics which touched briefly on the University of Michigan Ojibwe Language Program. Please read our response to the News!