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Turning my passion for Anishinaabemowin into a career

Boozhoo indinawemaaganidok, Ogimaa Binesi indigo. Jared Hunter indizhinikaaz. Manidoo Baawitigong indoonjii idash Fort Frances-oodenaang indaa noongom. Gichi-manidoo-giizis ingii-ondaadiz igaye niizhtana ashi-niizh indaso-biboonagiz. Rainy Lake Sports adaawewigamigong indanokii gaye ingikinoo’amaagoz noongom. …

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A coffee mug placed beside a bundle of fragrant cedar

How to make cedar tea

Cedar Tea Did you know that you have all the ingredients to make an amazing tea right in your own backyard? In Northwestern Ontario, cedar trees are very common and …

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An elder from the community engaged in conversation with a group of children

Seven Grandfather Teachings

The Seven Grandfather teachings are a set of Anishinaabe guiding principles passed down from generation to generation to guide the Anishinaabe in living a good life in peace and without …

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Focused student studying on a computer

Tips for Online Learning

While learning remotely enables students to learn and work from home, it can be challenging to stay focused, keep organized, and separate school work from your home life. Below are …

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SGEI Grandmother Staff, 'Gookomisinaan'

Grandmother Eagle Staff

Gookomisinaan  Gookomisinaan is the name given to Seven Generations Education Institute’s Grandmother Eagle Staff. In Anishinaabemowin, Gookomisinaan means “Our grandmother, the moon.” Our Eagle staff sits to the East of our grandfather drum with a walking-space in between.   Her dressings and …

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Men seated around a traditional drum

Saagajiwe: Our Grandfather Drum

Saagajiwe is our Grandfather Drum that walks with Seven Generations Education Institute. The drum lives in our Circle Room at our Fort Frances campus and serves as a supportive helper …

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