Movies

I wasn't very techy in the movies project. I tried hard to view them, expecially the Hunters. I enjoyed learning some new words. The most trouble I had with any of the lessons, was writing. I could say the would correctly, but when I had to test out or spell it would get it wrong.I have written words a hndred times, to make sure I get it right. And it helps to test, as it picks out where you need to brush up on for sure. (smile) Language Now and BKFI (now sure of the acronmyn0 there are excellent language tools. I am so glad to be able to utilze them. I will treasure them for a lifetime. (Thanks Brian). We need to compile our language resources, games, or whatever we have found on the internet. It has been fun doing research too, I have learned many subjects as we were guided through this by the instructors. It helps to be focused, we read the Hadley text, I remember I had to tell myself, this is not hard, not hard to read, not hard to comprehend, just think positive and it will come around and you will like it. Surprisingly, it happened. It is a wonderful resource too, as we plan and develop our own curriculum for teaching the language. I have loved reading all the discussions, and being assigned to different groups, it makes it easier to express yourself, when you are with a bunch of trusted cohorts and teachers. Hope everyone had so much fun as I have doing the assignments and attending class as I have. I know the Creator smile upon us, as we learn the language and continue to teach others what we learn. I am so proud of the young ladies in class, they are wonderful role models for other students, and community members, they are doing a wonderful job for Mille Lacs and the Academy. Take care and will see you soon. Please excuse all my typo's. (smile ) Phyllis

Final assignments and work?

Boozhoo Everyone;
It is so nice out today. It is time to start the garden and flower beds. Akina niwi objitoon i'iow gitigaaning, mina nawaa waabigwan, wendaaminogiizhigad oma noongom, I was telling Jeff that all last week, we netted in Mille Lacs. That was an awesome time. I can't began to tell how much all the times I spend with my sons, fishing, camping, netting and eating out, doing all the fun things, it means so much to me as i love, my grandsons and their sons so much. We try to do alot of family things together whenever we can. That is the time too, when I can listen to my language tapes and prepare my lessons for the next week. I have just more class and then it's finals. Tuesday will be my last class for the quarter. It has been fun and quite the learning time for me too. That is one of the extra inventives for me to teach as I can learn right along withthe students. I am so amazed at the students, as they learn, they pick up quite fast on the sound, the tone, and expression of the words. Words seem to pick up meaning as we communicate. I listen close to hear the true sound from them. They in turn, can ask me to repeat as many times as they need to hear clearly what the word or phrase is. They seem to enjoy the reviews and are not stressed out like I thought they would. They like my class and the calmy atmosphere that it takes on. They are also very helpful, and respectful. We made some copies of materials and tapes last class too, and they really enjoyed that I shared that with them. These were old tapes put on to cds. I had permission to use them from the staff at Lac Du Flambeau. They are so helpful too, so is Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife program staff. I order and purchase different items for class from them. They are a wonderful resource to use. I will be teaching Intro. to Tribal Culture, next Fall, not language. But I hope I can fill in or work with the staff in the Language Nest.
It has been truly a blessing for me to be with the Cohort this session. I love all the members and have had fun times online, (smile) when I could get there. You have been wonderful students to be with and work with. In fact I think of you as my family too. We have all worked hard and it showed when we did our speeches. Everyone did wonderfully well on all of the presentations. I was so happy to be a part of it. I will be happy to see everyone at the Language Seminar as we help Brian and learn some more new information and gain some more resources. Gigaawaabimin miniwa noongoom. Dedahgwash.

Speech

Hey everyone, Boozhoo, Aaniin azhiiayaayag?
Just a brief note to see how everyone else is busying doing. (smile) A wegonen waa izhiitegeyin?
Niin oma nii anokii ii'iow gaagiigidowin, Just practicing my speech, and loving it. I am in control final on this internet techy stuff. I am so proud I can finally post. Ha. Don't work too hard. Noongom nii gii gaadoon waawaanoon, I hid some easter eggs for my granddaughter. Nii gii chi wisinimin gaaye. Ha. We had a wonderful Easter dinner too. Niimiinwendan gaagiidoyaan oma noongom. I am having fun talk to you's today. I am teaching commands to my students, so next post , I will do some for the cohort. Have a fun week. I work tomorrow. Nii wii anokii wabang.
Good talking to everyone. Wings Far Reaching (Dedahgwash)

Speech

I forgot to say I do have the language BKYI of I hope that is the acronym. (smile) I do the Language now and access the Immersion sites. I learn something new each time I listen too it, and I find humor in some of their sayings and conversation.
I would like to send you my class plans for the past 2 days, but there a re too many sheets. We went through 8 pages of lists today in 1 1/2 hours. It was fun getting back into teaching and working with the students. We had so much fun. I am so proud of them, that they continue to learn and don't hesitate to try and try each new word. They definitely need praise for their hard work. I will have some new language teachers for the future. Take care and have fun enjoying our Spring weather finally. Dedahgwash

Questions

Boozhoo teacher,
Hey, chi-miigwech for the words for Headstart. I have a million projects going, and I appreciate all the help I can get. I am doing their invitation in Ojibwe, so will send you a copy when it is complete. Still practicing on my speech. Haven't accessed the new list you created yet, but will by tomorrow. Plugging away and appreciating the wonderful language, our language. I am so glad to be a part of this class, it is so inspiring and I am learning alot of new words, phrases, sounds, new of listening. Enjoying silence, and learning to better my meditation skills. Life is truly spiritual, and I appreciate it more than ever. Hope this can be my needed blog too. I will do a better job soon, as soon as I get caught up a bit. Loving the assignments and good help. Dedahgwash

Teaching

Hey Brian and the group
I am back to teaching a 2nd level language class for a friend of mine, who had a set of twin girls in Duluth. The babies were born early, so the mom has to stay there with them for awhile. They were born early, and are low weight etc. They are doing wonderful however and so is the mom and dad.
I will keep you updated on the babies. Little cuties, I saw some of their pics on the computer.
Fun class I am having. Today we did a session on babies (animals) that is. Refresher and also we had some on commands and directions. The kids are doing wonderful in class and we have funsaying the words and practicing each word list. (Like the animal and bird lists).
Gaawaabimin naaguj. Dedahgwash

Mino giizhigad noongom agwaaging. Giizhaate bungi. Chi Ogiizis Gizhide Maagizha Biboon gii majaa. (smile)

Questions

Boozhoo Brian
Have a couple of questions? Giizhitaawaag Oshkigikinoo'amaagiziyeg Does this mean graduation for Headstart kids. I am trying to do their invitations, but I am not sure if that is what to use?
Let me know today, if you get this. I have a meeting for designing it coming up.
I am practicing my speech daily. I am sounding pretty good, like I know something. Ha.
I know the words on the beginners list and the advanced list. I look forward to the new assignments. Please get back to me on the Headstart graduation question. Do you have a word for Headstart? How would you say graduation? Gaawaabamin naaguj. Dedahgwash