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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On this episode of Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we hear the story of how Wolf "Ma'iingan" learns humility "dabaadendiziwin" by eating Mouse "Waawaabiganooj...

  • Added: May 10, 2021
  • Length: 05:44
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This week we learn how to say Lady Slipper in Ojibwe, “Makisin Waabiqwaan”. Nana Boozhoo tells us the story about the little girl who saved her vi...

  • Added: May 07, 2021
  • Length: 06:09
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo they talk about Bigfoot. “Sabe” is Ojibwe for the mythological creature and the symbol for Honesty in the Seven Grand...

  • Added: May 03, 2021
  • Length: 05:44
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Today Nana Boozhoo tell us the story “The Creation of Turtle Island” for our Ojibwe language lesson. Turtle Island is “Mishiike Minise” in Ojibwe.

  • Added: Apr 29, 2021
  • Length: 04:54
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the to say “it’s a good night for northern lights". Waawaate is the Ojibwe word for northern lights.

  • Added: Apr 27, 2021
  • Length: 04:54
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This week on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn that the month of May is “Zaagibagaa-Giizis” the Flower Budding Moon. We also learn the Ojibwe word for...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2021
  • Length: 05:26
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Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo teaches us Ojibwe words to use during a fundraiser. They ask people to “Daga Bami” / Please Support and they ask that you bec...

  • Added: Apr 21, 2021
  • Length: 04:04
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Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo and Natasha join in our annual spring fundraiser by asking in Ojibwe with hope “bagosendam” that you will become a new member ...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2021
  • Length: 04:36
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the Ojibwe words for forgot "wanendam" and remember "mikendam". Natash and Nana Boozhoo remember some thing...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2021
  • Length: 04:42
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This week on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the Ojibwe word for it is windy, “Noodin”. In honor of Easter, Nana Boozhoo recites the Lord’s Prayer i...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2021
  • Length: 05:01
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This week on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn to say the month of April in Ojibwe. Iskigamizige-gizzis is the Sap Boiling Moon – April. We also lear...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2021
  • Length: 05:07
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the days of the week in Ojibwe. Nana Boozhoo starts with Monday Nitam-anokii-gizhigad meaning the first day...

  • Added: Mar 16, 2021
  • Length: 05:07
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the Ojibwe word for singing, “nagamowin”. Nana Boozhoo gets a surprise call-in from Bob Dylan.

  • Added: Mar 09, 2021
  • Length: 04:45
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn how to say the month of March in Ojibwe. Onaabani Giizis is the crust on the snow moon. Nana Boozhoo also s...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2021
  • Length: 04:28
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo Kermit the Frog calls in to share the Ojibwe phrase of the day “Gaawiin Wendadzii Oshaawashko”. It’s not easy being g...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2021
  • Length: 05:06
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo they honor Presidents Day by calling two former presidents. Nana Boozhoo calls former president George W. Bush who t...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2021
  • Length: 05:31
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Today we learn the Ojibwe word for sage is BASHKODEJIIBIK and for smudge it is NOOKWEZHIGAN. Nana Boozhoo and Natasha talk about the difference in...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 05:17
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This week we learn to say February in Ojibwe. Namebini-Giizis or sucker fish moon. Nana Boozhoo tells us the story of how the sucker fish saves t...

  • Added: Feb 02, 2021
  • Length: 05:51
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the Ojibwe story of the bear, Makwa and the crow, Aandeg.

  • Added: Jan 25, 2021
  • Length: 05:45
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we have a special visitor, "Makwa" or bear. We learn the Ojibwe word for bear and Makwa tells us what it is to be a ...

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 04:31