Bibezhik Kidwinan is an LTBB program that sends out a word or phrase during the work week (Monday-Friday) that includes the mp3 audio clip that can be downloaded and saved to your mp3 device.

If you would like to receive the Bibezhik Kidwinan, email us at LangTech@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov


Bibezhik Kidwinan - February 8-12, 2016

Ojibwe

Here is where you'll find all the words and phrases for February 2018 from the Giiziso-Mzinigan 16 Month Calendar For 2017-2018. 
To see what other services the Gijigowi Language Department offers go to our webpage at 
www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/Lang/GijigowiAnishinaabemowin.html

Calendar February 2018- Mkwa Giizis

The LTBB Gijigowi Language Department implemented a program called Bibezhik Kidwin where they send out audio clips of one Anishinaabemowin word a day to anyone interested in learning Anishinaabemowin.   The audio clips are typically sent out during the work week of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians tribal government.  

Nmisenh = my older sister
[ n mi senh ]

NmisenhBL

Gmezinin.  [g me zi nin]  =  I miss you. 

Our Bibezhik Kidwin voice is Cathy Gibson. 

GmezininBLIMissYou

Gmakwenimin.  =  I'm thinking of you. 
[ g ma kwe ni min ]

Voice: Cathy Gibson.

GmakweniminBLImThinkingOfYou

Gabishigenamin.  =  I like you. 
[ ga bi shi ge na min ]

Voice: Cathy Gibson.

GabishigenaminBLILikeYou

Aabtoojiinshin.  =  Hug me. 
[aab too jiin shin ]

Voice: Cathy Gibson.

AabtoojiinshinBLHugMe

Jiimshin.   [jiim shin]  =  Kiss me. 

Our Bibezhik Kidwin voice is Cathy Gibson. 

JiimshinBLKissMe

Zhooskjiwedaa.  [zhooshk ji we daa]  =  Let's go sliding. 

ZhooshkijiwedaaBLLet'sSlide

Mino Giizhigatken.  [mi no    gii zhi gat ken]  =  (you) Have a good day. 

Mino Giizhigatken.  -  Have a good day.

Wiikwedonhsing  [wii kwe donh sing]  =  at the small bay, place of the small bay; now known as Harbor Springs, MI 

Wiikwedonhsing  -  At the small bay

Aapta Giizhigat = Half Way Day/Wednesday
[ aap ta   gii zhi gat ]

Voice: Gwen Gasco

AaptaGiizhigat-HalfWayDayWednesday-BL

Ntam Nokii Giizhigat = 1st work day/ Monday
[ n tam   no kii   gii zhi gat ]

Voice: Gwen Gasco

NtamNokiiGizhigat-1stWorkDayMonday-BL

Ntam Giizhigat = 1st Day/Sunday
[ n tam   gii zhi gat ]

Voice: Gwen Gasco

NtamGiizhigat-FirstDaySunday-BL

Niizho Giizhigat = 2nd day/Tuesday
[ nii zho   gii zhi gat ]

Voice: Gwen Gasco

NiizhoGiizhigat-2ndDayTuesday-BL

Niiwo Giizhigat = 4th Day/Thursday
[ nii wo gii zhi gat ]

Voice: Gwen Gasco

NiiwoGiizhigat.4thDayThursday-BL

Aanii Giiyenh - What was that / What did you say / Say that again

Kidan Miinwaa - Say it again

Aanj Kidan Miinwaa - Say it over again

Week 12 - GTB Word Of The Week at Peshawbestown, MI

LTBB Lang Tech is the profile for the Little Traverse Bay Bands (LTBB) of Odawa Indians Gijigowi Anishinaabemowin Language Department.  