Introduction to Anishinaabemowin

Learn to speak Anishinaabemowin in a comfortable, experiential, culture-rich environment.

In this introductory course, you will develop language skills in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) in the context of Anishinaabe cultural worldview and teachings. 

The course focuses on honouring the language and culture of the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe. Students will practice the alphabet, double-vowel system, basic grammatical structures and develop basic writing skills while experiencing and engaging in unique, authentic practices like developing personalized greetings, learning traditional songs, and having basic conversations. 

Thanks to the generous support of CWB Financial Group, tuition for this course is free.

Course Details

What to Expect in this Course

Excel with small class sizes, practical learning and an experienced instructor focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.

Practice writing the Anishinaabemowin alphabet to develop foundational literacy skills. Identify connections between symbols, letters, and sounds in the Anishinaabemowin alphabet. Learn nouns, verbs, pronouns, and double vowels to construct simple sentences and greetings.

Modify speed, tone and volume when communicating in various situations. Demonstrate simple social and cultural interaction patterns. Vocalize songs, incorporating Anishinaabemowin vocabulary and sentence patterns.

Reflect on the roles for each stage in the cycle of life in Anishinaabe culture. Describe the six Anishinaabe cultural seasons of the year, identify the geographical territory and place names of communities to honour linguistic and cultural protocols.

Who should enrol?

This course is a strong option for people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, working in healthcare, customer service, administration, and leadership roles, among many others in communities in Manitoba, north-western Ontario, and eastern/north-eastern Saskatchewan to better connect with the people around them.

Learning Anishinaabemowin can help people looking to reconnect with their roots strengthen their current understanding of their culture and develop relationships with other Anishinaabe.

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