The Miijim/Wiisiniwin Kit has been created to help language learners master Anishinaabemowin words for various foods and the difference between talking about food that is animate or inanimate.

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Miijim/Wiisiniwin Resource Guide

This resource guide provides ideas for activities, games, songs, and lessons when teaching about food and eating with your learners. There are also cues and questions for instructors to use in Anishinaabemowin.

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Agindaason

Miijim/Wiisiniwin is an introductory food words book for new learners. You can download and print your own copy, or view it with your PDF viewer.

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Ganawaabandan

You can watch and listen to Miijim/Wiisiniwin read by Cindy Ottertail. Follow along, repeat after Cindy, and enjoy listening to the story.

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list of phrases

The Miijim/Wiisiniwin Phrase List was created with the guidance of Aakweyaashiik who teaches in immersion settings. This list provides ideas for instructors and learners to use during meal times.

illustration of a placemat

This Anishinaabemowin placemat can be coloured, laminated, and reused during each meal time. It is perfect for cuing learners when in an immersion setting.

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illustration of an apple

These large flash card style printables are great for practicing food words and posting in your learning spaces.

illustration of a loaf of bread

These Dice Inserts are food cards designed to be used in large dice with fillable pockets. Alternatively they can be used for games and flashcards.

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Bizindan & Nagamon

This song encourages learners to practice speaking Anishinaabemowin by talking about the food that Okaadi-ginebig eats!

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Okaadi-ginebig Odaminowin Game Instructions & Template
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