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Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak

Nigaane Bizindamoo-makak

Stories and teachings produced by students of the Niigaane Program at the Bug O Nay Ge Shig school. Educators Maggie Goodwin, Canille Naslund and Gernald White work with students of the program to create content for the reservation that emphasizes Ojibwe language, traditional teachings, and elder reflections.

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All Episodes

2:58

How I Got My Name / Anne Dunn

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Anne Dunn shares how she was given her Ojibwe name when she was a young woman. Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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4:51

The Gift of Copper / Michael Smith Jr.

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Michael Smith Jr. graciously shared a traditional teaching about the origins and purpose of copper with the Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak production team. In this episode he tells the story of how the Ojibwe people came to learn about copper.

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2:43

Growth / Gerald White

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Gerald White reflects on how he sees youth learning from their elders and how he strives to be their teacher of Ojibwe traditional activities. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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0:46

A Good Community / Donna Cloud

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Donna Cloud speaks about the valuable cultural activities taking place in her life long residence of Inger, a village of 77 people located on the Leech Lake Reservation. Lucy Kingbird, her student, recorded Donna's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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2:29

Mitigoog / Babaamaashikwens

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Babaamaashikwens indigoo. Sophie indizhinikaaz. Waawaashkeshiwiziibing indaa. Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag indoonjibaa. Ashi-niizh indaso-biboonagiz.Babaamaashikwens lives on the Leech Lake Reservation which is home to many different types of trees - all of which she loves. She also loves her Ojibwe language that she is working hard to learn. She has created this podcast in hopes of sharing her growing knowledge of the Ojibwe language and her appreciation of the tall trees that surround

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0:43

Drum Songs / Sarah Jackson

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Elder Sarah Jackson explains how drums get their songs. Bezhigo Binesiikwens, her granddaughter, recorded Sarah's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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4:06

Meeting My Husband / Madonna Fourstar LaRocque

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Madonna Fourstar LaRocque shares her reflections on marriage, grief and reconnection. Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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1:36

Having Something To Say / Anne Dunn

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Anne Dunn speaks to the importance of elders sharing their knowledge with other generations. Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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2:20

Iskigamizigewin / Wachaga

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Wachaga haska wicijana indigo. Naomi indizhinikaaz. Gaa-miskwaawaakokaag indaa. Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag indoonjibaa. Ashi-bezhig indaso-biboonagiz.Wachaga loves the season of sugarbush. It comes just as the snow begins to melt and the sap begins to run. She attends sugarbush each season as part of her school learning, and participates in tapping trees, collecting and moving sap, and boiling the sap into syrup. She shares in her podcasts many of the words and phrases she has learned

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1:10

Our Water Protectors / Michael Smith Jr.

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Gerald White speaks to how he was taught about the act of bravery when he was a youth. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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2:38

Bravery / Gerald White

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Gerald White speaks to how he was taught about the act of bravery when he was a youth. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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1:55

Minwendaagwad / Wauban

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Darrick (DJ) indizhinikaaz. Waaban indigoo. Chaachaabaaning indaa. Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag indoonjibaa. Ashi-bezhig indaso-biboonagiz.Wauban loves nothing more than to play outside and there is no better time for play than when spring comes. Wauban is learning to speak his Ojibwe language as a student of the Niigaane Program at the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School. He hopes that his podcast will encourage others to put down their gaming systems, go outside and just have fun being part of

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0:53

Grandparent Teachings / Donna Cloud

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Donna Cloud shares the traditional Ojibwe values that often referred to as "Grandparent Teachings." Lucy Kingbird, her student, recorded Donna's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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1:25

Going To My First Pow Wow / Madonna Fourstar LaRocque

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

LaDonna Fourstar LaRocque shares childhood memories of going to pow wows on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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3:44

Childhood Memories / Anne Dunn

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Anne Dunn shares her memories about what life was like living in Cass Lake as a young girl. Her granddaughter Nigigoonsikwe, recorded Anne's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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0:48

Learn Our Teachings / Michael Smith Jr.

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Michael Smith Jr. graciously shared a traditional teaching about the origins and purpose of copper with the Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak production team. In this episode he speaks to the community asking everyone to learn their teachings.

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3:33

Back In The Day / Gerald White

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Gerald White speaks to what is was like to grow up in Inger as a boy. Lucy Kingbird, his student, recorded Gerald's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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1:02

Growing Up In Inger / Donna Cloud

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

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1:42

Becoming A Drum Keeper / Sarah Jackson

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

Elder Sarah Jackson tells how she became a drum keeper. Bezhigo Binesiikwens, her granddaughter, recorded Sarah's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with Niigaane Bizindamoo-makak program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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1:51

A Less Complicated Life / Madonna Fourstar LaRocque

Nigaane Bizindamoo-Makak ·

2025/09/23

MaDonna Fourstar LaRocque shares memories of her own childhood growing up on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. Wachaga Fourstar, her granddaughter recorded her grandmother's stories as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program in partnership with the Bizindamoo-makak niigaane program and the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School located on the Leech Lake Reservation.

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