Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo

Series produced by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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A radio segment about Ojibwe language and culture that features puppets.

Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

A radio segment about Ojibwe language and culture that features puppets.

Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.


158 Pieces

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  • Added: Oct 17, 2023
  • Length: :58
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Today David Bowie calls in and learns to say “hot tea” in Ojibwe.

  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: :58
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This podcast features a song written and performed by Michael Lyons and Natasha. Will I Ever See You Again.

  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: 01:00
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Today, the Ojibwe words of the day are “nibwaakaawin” which means wisdom and zaagi’idiwin” which means I love you.

  • Added: Jun 05, 2023
  • Length: :58
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Today, the Ojibwe word of the day is "Ziinzibaakwad" – meaning maple sugar. Nanaboozoo tells the story of how Gichi Manadoo gave maple syrup to the...

  • Added: May 09, 2023
  • Length: :59
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Today, the Ojibwe word of the day is "Iskigamizige-giizis" – meaning boiling things down moon. Which is the time of year called April.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 01:00
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Today, the Ojibwe word of the day is Piano - "Madwewechigan". Natatsha plays songs on the piano and Nanaboozhoo sings along with her in Ojibwe.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 01:06
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Today, the Ojibwe words of the day are Sunset - "Bangishimo" and Sunrise - "Mooka'am". Nanaboozhoo recites a prayer in Ojibwe and Natasha translat...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2023
  • Length: 01:04
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Today, the Ojibwe word of the day is “Mino Gigizheb” — good morning! Natasha has a good morning spending it outside and teaching us the proper way ...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2023
  • Length: :58
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Today join us for the Ojibwe word of the day - "Bemidjigamaag" which means "Lake With Crossing Waters". Nanaboozhoo tells us the legend of Chief B...

  • Added: Feb 27, 2023
  • Length: :59
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Today join us for a discussion about the difference between sage (Bashkodejiibik ) and smudge (Nookwezhiigan).

  • Added: Jan 31, 2023
  • Length: 01:01
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Today Natasha teaches us the Ojibwe words for Northern Lights. "Jiibayag Niimi'idiwag" or Spirits Dancing.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2023
  • Length: :57
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Today Emily tells us the story of how Red Lake got its name. Red Lake in Ojibwe is Miskwaagamiiwi-Zaaga’iganiing.

  • Added: Jan 09, 2023
  • Length: :58

  • Added: Jan 06, 2023
  • Length: 01:06
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Today we learn to say Merry Christamas in Ojibwe. Minobi Niibaa-Anama'e-Giizhigad!

  • Added: Dec 23, 2022
  • Length: 01:03
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This week we learn the phrase “How is the weather today” in Ojibwe. Aaniin ezhiwebad noongoom?

  • Added: Dec 19, 2022
  • Length: :54
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Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo and Natasha sing songs to teach us to say Blueberry Pie and Leech Lake in Ojibwe.

  • Added: Nov 21, 2022
  • Length: 01:05
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On this episode we hear the story how “amik” the beaver got his tail and learned to swim.

  • Added: Nov 11, 2022
  • Length: 01:00
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In this video we learn the names of the 4 seasons in Ojibwe, along with other phrases for each time of the year.

  • Added: Nov 01, 2022
  • Length: :55
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This week we learn to say Mother Earth in Ojibwe – Maamaa Aki, and Serenity Prayer - Bangan Anama'e.

  • Added: Oct 13, 2022
  • Length: :57