An illustration of an Indigenous woman shown from behind, wearing a vibrant pink dress adorned with rows of yellow triangles. She is set against a deep purple background filled with small yellow stars and seven large blue and yellow four-petaled flowers, arranged to resemble the Big Dipper constellation.

Dancer in The Sky
Caitlin Wanic, Artist/Beadworker

These resources are focused on Anishinaabemowin and Bodewaadomimowin, which are the language and dialects spoken by the people of the Great Lakes Region into Canada and as far west as Montana, including the federally recognized Tribal Nations and people who share geography with Michigan.

Anishinaabemdaa

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Anishinaabemowin

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LTBB Gijigowi Anishinaabemowin Language Department (GALD)

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7500 Odawa Circle
Harbor Springs, MI 48740
(231) 242-1400

Native American Technology and Art

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Odawa and Eastern Ojibwe Online Dictionary

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This dictionary is based on the eastern dialects of Anishinaabemowin, which include Michigan.

Ojibwe.net Resources Library

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This web page is home to one of the most exhaustive Anishinaabemowin resource directories available. Many resources for language learners can be found here, including dictionaries, information on virtual and in-person classes, lesson plans, downloadable resources, and more.

Those interested in learning Anishinaabemowin should also contact the cultural organizations and relevant Tribal departments listed in other sections of this guide. Below are some additional language resources. The Tribal departments listed below have a particular focus on sharing language resources online.

The Ojibwe People's Dictionary

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This dictionary is based on the western dialect of Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwemowin. It is a valuable resource, though words may differ from the Anishinaabemowin spoken in Michigan.

Sault Tribe Language Program

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2 Ice Circle Drive
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6510