This program focuses on Anishinaabe language sounds by introducing learners to animals and their traditional teachings. Aginjibagwesi is one of the keepers of Anishinaabemowin and is the leader of this language learning program.

Aginjibagwesi Resource Guide

This resource guide provides ideas for activities, games, songs, and lessons when teaching about Aginjibagwesi with your learners. There are also cues and questions for instructors to use in Anishinaabemowin.

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Agindaason

Aginjibagwesi O’dibaajimo Mazina’igan is reflective of the traditional teachings of Aginjibagwesi provided to us by fluent speakers and elders. You can download and print your own copy, or view it with your PDF viewer.

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Ganawaabandan

You can watch and listen to Aginjibagwesi O’dibaajimo Mazina’igan read by Ogimaawigwanebiik Nancy Jones. Follow along, repeat after Ogimaawigwanebiik, and enjoy listening to the story.

Bimosen

This version of Aginjibagwesi O’dibaajimo Mazina’igan can be printed on large cardstock and mounted for a Story Walk event. Each page has a QR Code which can be scanned using a smart device and you will hear Ogimaawigwanebiik Nancy Jones read the page to you.

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Danakamigiziwinan

The Aginjibagwesi Speech Card can be shared in your learning space, and can be used by instructors to guide learners through practicing the targeted sound.

The Aginjibagwesi -buh Nabiniganan are printable floor puzzles that can encourage learners to practice the target sound.

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The Aginjibagwesi Craft Template allows learners to practice fine motor skills and explore their creativity within multiple activities.

The Aginjibagwesi Send Home Tag is great for extending learning in the home and allows learners to express what it is they’d like to learn with Aginjibagwesi.

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Bizindan & Nagamon

This song encourages learners to practice speaking Anishinaabemowin by counting – the same way Aginjibagwesi does!

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