Dave Courchene II, Elder (photo via turtlelodge.org)

Dr. David Courchene Jr. Begins His Journey

December 10, 2021
Nishnaabemwin

On December 8, 2021, Nii Gaani Aki Inini, Nitamabit, Dr. David Courchene Jr., one of the greatest advocates and warriors for Nishnaabemwin, began his journey to the spirit world… [Read more]

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Why We Should Stay Home

Protecting Life

April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Nishnaabemwin video

This video communicates a message to Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. The message comes from love…. [Read more]

Esther Michano, Biigtigong WaaWaa Immersion Instructor

Baasndeked

March 26, 2020
immersion Nishnaabemwin video WaaWaa

In Baasndeked (While Basking in the Sun), WaaWaa immersion video actress Esther Michano debuts with the voice of John Paul Montano…. [Read more]

Debbie Crosson, Biigtigong WaaWaa Immersion Instructor

Aapdeg Nwii-miizii

March 26, 2020
immersion Nishnaabemwin video WaaWaa

In Aapdeg Nwii-miizii (I Have to Poop), WaaWaa immersion video actress Debbie Crosson debuts with the voice of John Paul Montano…. [Read more]

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You can browse a list of people who are working on the Biigtigong Language Project.

Chief-and-Council discuss the ongoing community efforts to reconstruct and revitalize our Biigtigong dialect of the Nishnaabe language.

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how we say 'Biigtigong'?
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Elder Stan Bouchie, at the start of the Biigtigong Language Project (Moose Camp 2013), speaking about our Nishnaabe language and identity, and about hard work and commitment.

Dan Goodchild exemplified leadership. He understood the importance of taking an active role in the well-being of our community...

Lawrence Desmoulin was a celebrated storyteller. He freely shared the meanings and teachings embedded in our Nishnaabe way of life through the telling and retelling of our sacred stories...

Moses Fisher was a strong advocate for, and practioner of, our Nishnaabe spiritual ways. In the face of calculated assaults on our Nishnaabe way of living, Moses continued to practice our traditional ways...

Much of Moses Starr’s life was spent on the water. He had a profound respect for, and intimate knowledge of, Gchigam (Lake Superior) and the waterways in our Biigtigong territory...

Mike Goodchild was known to have a wonderful sense of humor. He especially enjoyed pulling pranks...

Ernest Otis held the position of our Chief in 1940. As a leader, he served the whole community and understood the importance of relationships...

Louis Goodchild was a visionary and a man of action. The hundreds of hours he spent documenting his life story was done for his family and for the "rest of the Indians to come"...