The Language

We discuss everything and anything language with Alan Corbiere (Ojiig) from M'Chigeeng First Nation. We hope you enjoy and learn as much as we did recording this podcast.

28 Okt 20221h 23min

"When we speak the language to each other at home" is the translation of today's episode. Host Mskwaankwad interviews Jess about her family's efforts to raise their 3 year old son in the language at h...

29 Sep 20221h 12min

Aan'kinootmaageng ("Awn ki note maw gang") is one way to say "translating" in the language. It's not as easy as it sounds, and there is no, one way to do so. Today we talk about the pitfalls of transl...

15 Sep 202258min

Mskwaankwad talks us through his journey in the field of linguistics, including its usefulness to Indigenous language revitalization, its pitfalls, and everything else in between. Today's episode, "...

31 Aug 20221h 10min

Greetings from immersion. We check in half way through the two week immersion program called Eshki-Nishnaabemjig and share our tired but grateful reflections.

28 Jul 202237min

What makes a good immersion good? Today we talk about the successes of the Eshki-Nishnaabemjig Immersion Program and how to run immersion for grown ups. Eshki-Nishnaabemjig means new/young speakers of...

8 Jul 20221h 11min

Ezhi-nokiimgak Anishinaabemwin (How Anishinaabemwin Works). This is one way to say "grammar" in the language. Today we try to make a compelling case for how grammar study can drastically improve an ad...

22 Jun 20221h 12min

Negaabnigyaang wii-kinoomaagziyaang ezhi-Nishnaabemong, or "What stops us from learning how to speak the language." In this episode, Jessica and Mskwaankwad talk about obstacles and barriers that hold...

8 Jun 20221h 19min