Ojibwe Dialect and Culture Differences

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• TI

  @TioKeats · 2 years ago

  For the first couple years of college I thought I was going to be an Anthropology major so learning about cultures have always fascinated me. Politically I identify most with the Libertarian party and since learning about Ojibwe and Anishinaabe traditional governance/diplomacy I find it amazing how many parallels there are between the two when it comes to fundamental principles. Not forcing your beliefs on others and not accepting the beliefs others try to force on everyone else. Also the not interfering with what other people are doing as long as they aren’t committing acts of violence against others. It’s very different than the classic European narrative of a “savage” lifestyle lived by indigenous peoples. I feel like these old narratives tried to convince the uninformed or ignorant that indigenous people weren’t capable of sophisticated government systems. Thank you for sharing your culture and heritage even with us outsiders.

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• MA

  @maximbudnick · 2 years ago

  You are a talented communicator. Thank you.

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• 2N

  @2nmo · 5 years ago

  Loved that you referenced Paolo Freire. I had the good fortune of working w 2 women who worked alongside him in Recife in the 60s. All 3 had to flee when the military took power and the women ended doing community work in my city.  Also thanks for the history and education on cultural variation among the Ojibway. In my family, despite my name, my mother's people are black/ Ojibway intermarried from Michigan from over 100 years ago. Very helpful.

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• BE

  @betrisherninox2865 · 5 years ago

  Thank you very much! I'm in Australia, where we learn only a token amount about Native American culture. This video has been a wonderful eye-opener to the culture of the Ojibwe people and I'll certainly be looking out for more!

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• WE

  @wednesdaygirl13 · 5 years ago

  I love these videos so much. I've been learning a lot about Ojibwe culture in a class with Dr. Willmott and it's awesome to fill in the details that we can't get to in class.

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• RA

  @rachaellafriniere9349 · 4 years ago

  This is so prevalent in the area I am living in. It makes it difficult.

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• KR

  @krissipowell9358 · 2 years ago

  I grew up on a Rez lake and its so old it will become a marsh. So its hard to put memory that long ago together today. You are amazing with memories.

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• JE

  @jennifercoopman · 2 years ago

  Three story about the man who said doodem meant friend to him just blew my mind! So fascinating to learn how diverse ojibwe are, even within extended families. Thanks Professor!

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• JO

  @JohnnyAlmost · 2 years ago

  Miigwech My Brother Anton. Your videos have broadened the depth of my learning experience and my understanding of my Chippewa/ Ojibwe lineage and the dynamics of our diversity.

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• LA

  @larisguzman9632 · 4 years ago

  Good morning my brother and God bless you and family from dunseith ND

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• TH

  @TheSjdeagles · 5 years ago

  Loving the 20 minute videos

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• TL

  @tleix_kaa · 2 years ago

  Now I know why I've always hated being told what to do since I was little

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