Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show

Karen talks about how to use words with different genders, and the northern lights. Also listen to a sample of Karen Drifts language CD!

Karen talks about how the natives used to take care of the land from berries to the lake, ceremonies performed to pay thanks for natural resources, naming ceremonies, and when her husband started getting sick.

Karen talks about ricing, the little spirits of the lake, the different names of the lakes in the Minnesota area, the connections of the different native peoples, and some words to use about going to work.

Reincarnation, storytelling from elders, and words for greetings, meetings, and traveling. Of course, a lot more content and conversations!

The children at the Nett Lake School visit the studio. They perform introductions and sing a song with Karen Drift. George and Karen discuss the previous language teachers on the reservation.

Indigenous foods with Heart Warrior, Nett Lake School kids special coming up, tapping for Maple syrup, Native American medicine, dreams, and medicine men stories are featured in this episode.

Karen talks about the need for language teachers, the old council, traditional ways, and ceremonies.