Aanii Boozhoo, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc., I would like to extend a sincere gchi-miigwech to every participant who attended our 24th Annual Language Conference. We would not exist without your continued attendance and support. We would also like to acknowledge our volunteers who put countless hours of effort […]
Anishinaabemowin-Teg asked Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini for a statement regarding attendance of our upcoming conference. The following statement from his office summarizes why students and teachers of Anishinaabemowin should be encouraged to attend our 23rd Annual Conference March 30 to April 2, 2017, Kewadin Casino Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Join us to […]
As 2016 comes to a close, here are some holiday wishes and an update from Anishinaabemowin-Teg. Kaa waabamin shki-boong! See you in the new year!
Nongo maanda, Niizhtana-shi-niizhi-bboon teg Anishinaabemowin-Teg maawnjidowin, Anishinaabe Manidoowaadiziwin. For this years, 22nd Annual Anishinaabemowin Teg Conference, Anishinaabe Manidoowaadiziwin – The Anishinaabe Spiritual Way. Nji-sa gonda gaa-nagmigaazjig, Getizijig, miiniwaa Eshkiniigjig debendaagozijig, aabji-go gda-mina-nkweshkoonim Getizijig, Eshkiniigjig miiniwaa dash go kina maampii ebi-zhaajig. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Elder Senate and Youth Representatives, I would like […]
Aanii/Boozhoo; My name is Isadore Toulouse from the Wikwemikong Unceded Anishinaabe Territory. I was recently hired to coordinate the 22nd Annual Anishinaabemowin-Teg language conference for 2016. This event will be held on March 31-April 3, 2016 at the Quattro Conference Centre in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada. It has been an exciting challenge to be […]
First of all I wish to congratulate the new elected Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. President Elizabeth Osawamick, and to re-elected Vice President Susan Manitowabi; Secretary- Margaret Noodin, and to the newly elected board of directors, Jessie Southwind, Edward George, and Elder’s Senate-Rhonda Hopkins and Shirley Williams. Aapji Nimiigwechwe’aak; the Board of Directors, Elders Senate and Youth […]
Anishinaabemowin Teg is pleased to announce a First Nations Symposium on “Aging with Dignity and Handling Change” with a focus on chronic and acute health crises issues of today, sharing practical tips and strategies on improving both family and professional caregivers communications & relationships with our client-elders today. (This is a one day pre-conference – […]
As the Anishinaabemowin-Teg conference approaches, Board Members have been busy raising money for the Memorial Scholarship Banquet. Each year, elders who were excellent speakers are remembered and students from across Anishinaabe-Akiing show off their speaking skills and attend the dinner with their families. This year a 50/50 Raffle raised over $8,000 to help with the […]
The National Indian Education Association President, Pamela Agoyo, released a statement calling for immediate congressional action on Native language immersion legislation. According to her statement, “Every Native child should have the right to be educated in his or her own language. Today, we have the opportunity to make that a reality. A sound education, rooted […]
The Anishinaabemowin Teg Board met at the Garden River Healing Lodge this summer to plan next year’s conference. Of the many great suggestions for themes, the group selected “Naakaazdaa Eneweying” which is a small but powerful phrase. It is important to remember that we have to use our language together. Language is something that makes […]