Biindigeshimo = S/he dances in, dances grand entry Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #dance

Understanding and meeting the needs of Native American students is bigger than determining their tribal enrollment status. #NativeAmerican #Education

Aamoo = Bee Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #bee

Giizhishimo = S/he dances fast Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #dance

Did you know that the story about the Americas being a vacant wilderness is mythology designed to prop up the narrative of American exceptionalism? #america #nativeamerican

Aazhooningwa’on = Bandolier bag; also Aazhooningwa’igan Gashkibidaagan = any kind of ceremonial bag for pipe, tobacco, or sacred items Ojibwe word of the day! Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #bandolier

It’s ironic, but sometimes states with the best K-12 student test scores rank among the worst in racially predictable disparities in the same data sets. We have work to do to make sure that our educational systems serve all students effectively. #Education

Babaamaazhagaame = S/he goes along the shore Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #shore

Godotaagaan = Bell (open at the end) Godotaagaans = Small bell Zhinawa’oojigaans = Small bell (enclosed or circular style) Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #bell

“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is tied up with mine, then let us work together.” —Lilla Watson #Liberation

Mooshwens = Handkerchief Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #handkerchief

Native Americans live on reservations, in urban areas, and everywhere else. We are diverse. #nativeamerican #indigenous

Jiimaanikaa = There are a lot of boats or canoes Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #boat

We are not disadvantaged by our elders or communities—we are disadvantaged by colonial systems. #colonization #disadvantage

Miskwaanzigan = Head roach for powwow regalia Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #powwow #roach

Ombiigiziimagad = It is loud Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #loud

Red Lake Independence Day #powwow #redlake

“We all do better when we all do better.” — Paul Wellstone #race #equity

Gizhiibide = It is fast Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #fast

The concept of race was invented and we keep changing the definitions #race

Baashkide = It explodes Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #explode #fireworks

Ando-mazitam = S/he is easily offended, looking for fault, or overly sensitive Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #sensitive

The indigenous peoples of the Americas have been separated from other humans longer than most people realize #Indigenous #Genomics

Zhishigagowe = S/he vomits, pukes Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #vomit

Ojibwe greeting protocol—name, clan and where you’re from

Madweyaabijigewigamig = Music hall or performance venue Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #music

Endazhi-booniimagak = Airport Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD on YouTube (link in bio)! Miigwech (thank you)! #airport