The United Nations declared 2019 the Year of Indigenous Languages.
This declaration was made because ‘Indigenous languages matter for development, peace building and reconciliation.’
Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon hosted an Introduction to Anishinaabemowin (speaking the native language) at the Bobcaygeon Library on Saturday May 4, 2019.
The presenter of this session will was D.J. Fife, a young Curve Lake First Nations man who loves traveling by foot or canoe on the lands of his ancestors. That love of the land is reflected in D.J. Fife’s work as warden at the Petroglyphs Provincial Park (Kinoomaagewaabikong).
D.J. shared his story as to how he learned his language with the help of his grandparents. He will also shared a primer on the Anishinaabemowin language and introduced some basic vocabulary. Words like Aanii (hello), Boozhoo (greetings), Miigwech (Thankyou), Ziisbakdoke Giizis (April – Maple Sugar Moon) are enriching for any lover of language and reconciliation.
Nishin Aasagaabwiiteadying…
It’s good to support each other.
