11 episodes
Ojibwe Word of the Day James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw
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4.9 • 54 Ratings
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James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw is the creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day. He has been recognized as a leading voice in Native Language revitalization efforts and spiritual teachings for two decades. His keen insights on the interconnectedness of language and culture were developed in the field speaking with and recording elders and native speakers of the language (many of whom have since passed on) in Canada, Michigan and Minnesota as part of the Ojibwe Language Dictionary Project.
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Ojibwe Word of the Day Nibi. ᓂᐱ᙮ 'Water.' EP.11
How do you say 'Water' in Ojibwe. Here are some teachings about water. I'll also go over the phrase
Nibi gaa-bimaaji'iwemagak 'The water that gives life'. -
Ojibwe Word of the Day Gidinawendimin ᑭᑎᓇᐌᓐᑎᒥᓐ᙮ ‘We are all related.’ Ep.10
How do you say ‘We are all related’ in Ojibwe? This episode covers not just the words and grammar but some of the deeper philosophical and spiritual points of view in this beautiful word.
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Ojibwe Word of the Day Biboon. ᐱᐴᓐ᙮ ‘It is winter.’ Ep.9
How do you say It is winter in Ojibwe. We'll discuss what the names of the months/moons are during this season and some of the activities that take place during Biboon 'winter'. Ep.9
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Ojibwe Word of the Day Mino-bimaadiziwin ᒥᓄ ᐃᒫᑎᓯᐎᓐ ‘The good life’
Ojibwe Word of the Day Mino-bimaadiziwin ᒥᓄ ᐃᒫᑎᓯᐎᓐ ‘The good life’. What odes it mean to lead a good life? How can lead a good life today? I take a traditional perspective on how we can lead a life of peace, balance and good health.
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Asemaake. ᐊᓭᒫᑫ᙮ 'S/he offers, works with tobacco.'
How to start the day in a good way....This is a traditional perspective n the use of Asemaa 'tobacco' in Ojibwe culture.
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Ogichidaa/Ogichidaakwe ᐅᑭᒋᑖ ᐅᑭᒋᑖᑴ
This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day examines the history, meaning, and etymology of the word for 'Warrior' in the Ojibwe Language.
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Awesome!
I love that this is a podcast. I listen to it on my way into and home from work. I follow on Instagram as well but James really makes learning the language so fun. I have always wanted to learn more of our language but the resources around me are not really available so James has made learning so accessible
Exceptional
I love that there is a podcast! I have followed on Instagram for a long time and LOVE every post. James is an exceptional and thoughtful teacher of Ojibwe words and ways and meanings. Highly Recommend, Five Stars 🌟
This about so much more than words
This is a beautiful podcast. Each word is dealt with so lovingly and respectfully and the author goes beyond mere definitions. They delve into the cultural, spiritual and relational importance of the word, adding deep dimension. Every podcast is an uplifting few minutes for me that I carry around with me for the rest of the day. I am grateful for what it teaches me.