All words come from Bibezhik Kidwinan. Bibezhik Kidwinan is a 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 own mp3 device.

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

Giizisak - Months

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

Places of Northern Michigan BBK

Zhiingwaakoziibing  [zhiin gwaa ko zii bing]  =  Pine River, now known as Charlevoix, MI

Zhiingwaakoziibing / Pine River, a.k.a. Charlevoix, MI

Nmebine Giizis  [n me bi ne   gii zis]  =  Sucker Moon, May

NmebineGiizis  /  Sucker Moon, May

Waabagaa Giizis  =  Changing Leaves Moon, September
[waa ba gaa   gii zis]

Voice: Carla Osawamick

WaabagaaGiizisBL

Bnaakwii Giizis=  Falling Leaves Moon, October
[b naa kwii    gii zis]  

Voice: Carla Osawamick

BnaakwiiGiizisBL

Baashkaakodin Giizis   =  Freezing Moon, November
[baa shkaa ko din   gii zis] 

Voice: Carla Osawamick

BaashkaakodinGiizisBL

Mnido Giizisonhs  =  Little Spirit Moon, December
[mi ni do   gii zi sonhs]  

Voice: Carla Osawamick

Mnido Giizisonhs  -  Little Spirit Moon, December

Mnido Giizis     Spirit Moon, January 
[m ni do    gii zis]

Voice: Carla Osawamick

MnidoGiizis - Spirit Moon, January

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

Waganakising  [wa ga nak sing]  =  Land of the Crooked Tree, place of the crooked tree makers.

Waganakising -  Land of the Crooked Tree

Aanamewtigong  [aa na mew ti gong]  =  Cross Village, Place of the Cross

Aanamewtigong  -  Place of the cross

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