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Voices of Our Elders

Voices of Our Elders YouTube Video Playlist 

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Video Synopsis
 
Video Title:  The Path to Anishinaabe Aadziwin: The Red Road
Elder and Kenjgewin Teg Knowledge Keeper Gordon Waindubence, Sheguiandah First Nation
Time:  00:29:50     
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin
Synopsis:  An Anishinaabe Elder discusses that finding one’s Aadziwin is an individual’s personal responsibility.  He takes us along on his journey of discovering his Aadziwin -  Red Road Path gained through teachings, sharing by the Elders, the Sundance and his personal sacred items.  He shares briefly the challenge of learning Anishinaabemowin.
Key Words:  Anishinaabemowin, Aadziwin, Bimaadzawin, Elders, Residential School, teachings (Gikinoo’amaagoowin), ceremony (Zagaswe’idiwag)
 
Video Title:  Sharing Knowledge through Storytelling    
Elder:  Steven George, Wiikwemikong
Time:  00:06:24      
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin  
Synopsis:  Humour has always been considered a powerful healing tool in many Indigenous cultures.  This video clip centers on a series of storytelling regarding the Anishinabek’s way of life.  Steven recalls the short yet humorous and informative tale of “Why the Dog Sniffs other Dogs’ Tails.”
Key Words:  Anishinaabe, Aadizooke (storytelling); Aadizookewimini (storyteller)
 
Video Title:      Language is Bimaadzaawin                        
Knowledge Keeper:  Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University, Minnesota
Time: 00:13:36     
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin with English translation
Synopsis:  The importance of learning one’s mother tongue is their Bimaadzaawin, the way of life and the definition of who they are.  Learning with Heart connects a person emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually to their Ancestors and Spirits of the Land.  This video clip includes many tools with which to learn one’s language.
Key Words:  Bimaadzaawin (living a good life), Anishinaabemowin (our language), identity, language, resources, Aanikoobjigan (Ancestors)
 
Video Title:  Where are you from?                                      
Elder:  Josephine Shawande, Wiikwemikong_
Time:  00:14:50     
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin  
Synopsis:  In the “old days” everyone walked with their Indian name.  Traditional names revealed much information about people and their communities.   Josephine shares her memories of those days.
Key Words:  Indian names, family lineages, Old Days, traditions
 
Video Title:  Tikwaanz - The Dead Branch           
Knowledge Keeper:  Dr. Brian McInnis
Time:  00:14:43     
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin with English translation
Synopsis:  An interesting story of the Tikwaanz – “The Dead Branch” – of how being in right relationship with the natural medicines and having the power of belief can equate to survival in dangerous situations.
Key Words:  Tikwaanz, storytelling (Aadizooke), Bravery -  Aakode’ewin, belief, survival, natural medicines

Video Title:  Grandmothers (Nookomsuk) Learning the Language           
Elders:  June Commanda and Marlene Barnes, Nipissing First Nation
Time: 00:09:25     
Language Spoken:  English
Synopsis:  Nookomisuk share how having a strong desire, a willingness and commitment are key ingredients for learning.  Together, they give many tips on studying one’s language as well as providing teacher resources for teaching both children and adults.
Key Words:  Nookomsuk (Grandmothers), Anishinaabemowin (our language), teacher resources, key ingredients
 
Video Title:  An Anishinaabe Kwe’s Dream     
Elder:  Elaine Debassige, M’Chigeeng First Nation
Time:  00:08:40    
Language Spoken:  English
Synopsis:  Elaine recounts how being raised by her grandparents was the stepping stone that initiated her journey in materializing her dream of working with the language.
Key Words:  Anishinaabemowin (our language), dream (naabndamwin), binoojiiyens (babies)
 
Video Title:  Niibi – An Essential Natural Resource  
Elder:  Alma-Jean Migwans, M’Chigeeng First Nation
Time:  00:11:56    
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin
Synopsis:  An Anishinaabe Elder shares her personal perspective of how she believes Economics overshadows the value of water, its meaning and requirement to sustain all of Life.
Key Words:  Anishinaabemowin (our language), Nibi (water), Economics, Great Lakes, water
 
Video Title:  How visiting (Nboowaachwe) encourages Anishinaabemowin 
Elder Elizabeth Panamick, M’Chigeeng First Nation
Time:    00:04:47    
Language spoken:  Anishinaabemowin
Synopsis:  A reminder of how living traditionally and socializing (nboowaachwe) influences and encourages the use of Anishinaabemowin.
Key Words:  Nboowaachwe (socializing) , Anishinabemowin (our language), crafts, socializing
 
Video Title:  Technology as a useful language resource
Elder Barbara Pitwanakwat, Wiikwemikong
Time: 00:02:23            
Language spoken:  English
Synopsis:  Growing up not hearing Anishinaabemowin in the home to using technology to teach it to her sons.
Key Words:  technology, Anishinaabemowin (our language), Residential School
 
Video Title:  Robinson-Huron Treaty 1850   
Elder Raymond Owl, Sagamok Anishinabek
Time:  00:15:13       
Language spoken:  Anishinaabemowin
Synopsis:  A candid account of the Robinson-Huron Treaty 1850 and the abusive actions being taken not in accordance with the Treaty.  Mankind are the caretakers of the Earth and its natural resources.  Both native and non-native officials need to work together.
Key Words:  Seven Grandfathers, natural resources, ground-spraying, Robinson-Huron Treaty 1850, Nokoming
 
Video Title:    Concern with Natural Resources
Elder Willie Pine, Garden River
Time:  00:02:59    
Language spoken:  Anishinaabemowin
Synopsis:  Concern over the misuse of our natural resources, especially the waters concerns this Elder.  The value of Economics outweighs that which sustains life.
Key Words:  Nibi (water), caretakers, Anishinaabemowin tradition, ecology
 
Video Title:  Kenebec and the Serpent River Train Bridge
Elder Orval Commanda, Serpent River First Nation
Time:  00:16:00    
Language Spoken:  English
Synopsis:  Orval shares the different tales and stories he received about the collapse of the Serpent River train bridge.  He particularly recalls the tale of Kenebec – the serpent and how it contributed to the collapse of the bridge.  Orval also shares how he learned the way of Nature through hunting and trapping.
Key Words:  Serpent (Kenebec), Serpent River Train Bridge Collapse, storytelling (Aadizooke), hunting (nooji’), trapping (wanii’ige), Nature, Bimaadzawin (good life)
 
Video Title:    A Simple Life  
Elder Gene Bebamash, M’Chigeeng First Nation
Time:   00:01:05   
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin 
Synopsis:  An Anishinaabe Elder takes us back to his young years and recalls that everything was gathered from the land and shared within the community.  Everyone helped each other whether it was gardening, planting, haying, or harvesting.  He shares how life was simple and survival was a community affair and effort.
Key Words:  old ways, traditional, Aadziwin (way of life)
 
Video Title:    Unity amongst Indigenous and Non-indigenous People
Elder Glen Hare, M’Chigeeng First Nation, Deputy Grand Chief, Union of Ontario Indians
Time:  00:49:33  
Language Spoken:   Anishinaabemowin with English Translation
Synopsis:  Self-governance, the Constitution, Rights and Responsibilities has been in debate for many years in the Anishinaabek Nations.  Deputy Grand Chief Glenn Hare shares a vivid, factual array of personal perspectives on many First Nation issues including policing, housing, governance, lack of water in communities and child welfare, etc.  He speaks candidly about the meaning of “constitution” within communities and how it promotes a stronger, healthier framework.   He stresses the importance of unity between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and working alongside each other. 
Key Words:  Anishinaabemowin (our language), constitution (Chinaaknigewin), Creator (Debenjdagit), governance, Nibi (water), Ensegiizhgat (everyday), politics, Operation Rainbow, natural resources, unity
 
Video Title:  The Migizi (Eagle)    
Elder Bill Antoine, Sheshegwaning First Nation
Time:   00:11:33  
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin with English Translation
Synopsis:  An interesting creation story of how the Turkey Vulture (Buzzard) came to be. The story is also related to the importance of respecting those designated as leaders.  Bill shares his understanding of the meaning and pronunciation of the word, Anishinaabe and how it is an individual’s responsibility to “wake up” the language within themselves.
Key Words:   Anishinaabemowin,  Migizi (Eagle), teachings (Gikinoo’amaagoowin), Kushkoose, respect (Minwaadendamowin)
 
Video Title:    Attitude is Relevant
Elder Gene Cada, Sheshegwaning First Nation
Time:   00:05:43   
Language Spoken:  Anishnabemowin
Synopsis:  It is all about the attitude towards learning a language that is most relevant as this teacher explains.  Even if one doesn’t understand it, you just have to listen to the language and it will come to you. 
Key Words:  Anishinaabemowin (our language), binoojiinzhns (our children), attitude
 
Video Title:   Culture: The Greatest Teacher
Elder Florrie Sutherland, Constance Lake First Nation
Time:  00:13:09   
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin
Synopsis:  A recollection of days gone by growing up with her grandparents and being taught her culture, traditional foods, medicines, etc.  She fondly remembers the men returning home from the hunt and the sharing of their bounty with the community.  
Key Words:  Hunting, sharing, Nookomis (Grandmother), Mishoomis (Grandfather)

Video Title:  Wild Horses and the Bush (Tikwaake)

Elder and Kenjgewin Teg Knowledge Keeper, Gloria Oshkawbewisens-McGregor, Whitefish River First Nation
Time:  00:09:36   
Language Spoken:  English
Synopsis:  Growing up in the bush with wild horses.  This Anishinaabe Kwe shares several different memories from her childhood when nature was her playground.   She gives details of what it means to have a relationship with the land and to experience the comfort and safety that it provides. 
Key Words:  storytelling, wild horses, bush (tikwaake), nature, Wiidaadookaanuk (clown society)
 
Video Title:  Living with the Land     
Elder Susan Manitowabi, Wiikwemikong Unceded Territory
Time:    00:16:04    
Language Spoken:  English
Synopsis:  Take a walk through the “old ways” life with a Kwezens who was taught by her Mishoomis and Nookomis.  Her story takes us from picking berries throughout the seasons to receiving a higher education and life in between.   The promise she made to Nookomis and how it has  carried her through life.
Key Words:  storytelling (Aadzikooke), teachings, Nookomis (Grandmother), grandparents, history, identity, memories, Anishinaabe kwe , naadzid (to have a certain way of life)
 
Video Title:  Humour and Laughter are Great Teachers
Elders Ted Corbiere and Peter Migwans, M’Chigeeng First Nation
Time:   00:24:14    
Language Spoken:  Anishinaabemowin
Synopsis:  Living in two worlds requires learning two languages.  Even though there are different dialects and words within a language  – one can always understand another – even if through humour and laughter.  One’s language encompasses everything within a culture.
Key Words:  Anishinaabemowin (_______), dialects, humour, laughter, mother tongue, Mishoomsuk (______)

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