Waasa-Inaabidaa Episode Six - Ojibwe Oral Tradition

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Published 2019-02-19
Episode Six: Ojibwemowin – “Ojibwe Oral Tradition” begins with Ojibwe origin narratives, and chronicles the decline and near disappearance of Ojibwe language and culture, continues through rebirth and renewal, and comes full circle to today’s cultural renaissance and revival of language and tradition. A mixture of Ojibwe language (with English sub-titles), animation, drama, artwork, archival photos, interviews, and story telling presents a rich tapestry and narrative of Ojibwe creation and tradition. This episode features survival narratives, the migration story, and contemporary language and cultural preservation programs emphasizing today’s Ojibwe children and future generations.

The Ojibwe people have adapted and survived generations of assaults on Ojibwe culture, language and identity. Today, Ojibwe language and traditions thrive in all aspects of Anishinaabe-Ojibwe life.
All Comments (21)
  • @williamcolwell1647
    Growing up with my mom 100% Ojibwe, I would ask why do we not speak our language she answered she wanted us to blend in with our surroundings in Montreal. The results of residential schools. I am learning and involving my children to reconnect to our heritage and culture.
  • @colinreed2558
    Akina Gi Gichi Nanaakominimin Gi Gichi Anishinaabeminaanig!
  • @davidneshinapaise2467
    I am Anishinabe and I speak Anishinabe-moowin. Ojibway is two words. Oji is like kissing or puckering up. Bway is roasting. Abway. So Ojibway means. Pucker up until you roast. They use to roast their enemies like Lakota, Dakota, Mohawks and the French/ English
  • @0mgskillz96
    It's interesting how native americans have the same origin story as us finnic people all the way in northeastern Europe. Difference is that instead of a muskrat, it was the loon who created land from the bottom of the primordial sea. Our ancestors come from Siberia, so it is said these myths are related to each other <3
  • @MissX905
    Enjoyed the series. But a lot of our people are losing their way because of drugs, so sad. Why can't the reserves help their peoples? Something needs to be done
  • @ymmatsomaht7255
    Our langerage was taken from us long ago I am Native American and proud who I am
  • @CheeferSutherland
    Boozhoo! Aanii akina go waya! Kurt ndizhinikaaz, gaawiin niin indigoosii. Baakaakwenh n’doodem (I assume). Shawani bsin mitig nidoonjibaa miinwaa shawani bsin mitig ndi daa. I’d mentioned on a previous video that I’ve been studying for the last year now so if a more fluent speaker comes along then please feel free to correct me! I’m a non native (waabshkaa nini hahaha) doing my best to study and learn the language. Ooonh gichi miigwetch! I can’t say it enough for sharing this series with us all. It genuinely breaks my heart at what the Anishinaabeg have suffered through, all that was attempted to be taken from them. On the other hand their resiliency is something truly remarkable and one of just the countless things that I’ve come to love about them. It’s really cool getting to see some of my teachers here as young adults lol such as Anton Treuer and Barbara Nolan in the background of one spot. Small world, even growing up I had a few friends who were Odawa without me even realizing it. It’s refreshing to know all the lengths being taken to revitalize the language and culture, even today. As I said I’m learning now, niminwendan Anishinaabemoyaan. I have a very long way to go but seeing Anton mention how he was basically where I’m at but is a master now, and even that dude Keller Paap mentioned how he’s five years in and I’m blown away at how well he speaks and how humble he is about it. Inspires me and hope to be on their level myself one day! As they mentioned about “the new people” Oshkibimaadizoog, I’ve seen it mentioned elsewhere and asked an elder about it as well. She said the tribes are coming into a new time and the new generations will be different but carry forward the language and the culture. I aim to do my best to help there and am very grateful to be able to learn given the lengths the government/church went through to exterminate it. For any Anishinaabeg out there who reads this, stay strong on the red road and it’ll all work out. You’ve many ally’s out here! Gichi miigwetch miinwaa for this series. Baamaapii miinwaa giwaabmin.
  • @Mark-ej4uf
    Bidaa in Italy has something to do with the Gable, so I cant watch this video further, though I was enjoyed by the look of that two persons.
  • @dubya_7203
    Paul Walker Jr descendant of chief Cobmoosa (translated from Ojibwe ‘Great Walker’)