[Algonquiana] Algonquian Comparisons

[James Andrew Cowell]

Arapaho:

cei3wooo = spirit, ancestor spirit
biitei = spirit, ghost, potentially evil or dangerous
biibeet = ghost, boogeyman, relatively harmless, "Casper the Friendly Ghost"
bii3bee- = cook, cook a meal

Andy Cowell

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From: Algonquiana <algonquiana-bounces at listserv.linguistlist.org> on behalf of Danielle E. Cyr <dcyr at yorku.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:20 AM
To: Margaret Ann Noodin <noodin at uwm.edu>
Cc: 'algonquiana at listserv.linguistlist.org' <algonquiana at listserv.linguistlist.org>
Subject: Re: [Algonquiana] Algonquian Comparisons

Mi'gmaq - Northern dialect:

ghost: 'sk'de'gmuch
cook/chef: mesegit

Danielle E. Cyr
___________________________________________Dr. Danielle E. Cyr, Senior Scholar at York University & Research Associate at the Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat339, boul. Perron ouestNew Richmond, QC,      G0C 2BOdcyr at yorku.ca - 418.392.7271


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>From: Margaret Ann Noodin <noodin at uwm.edu>
>To: "'algonquiana at listserv.linguistlist.org'" <algonquiana at listserv.linguistlist.org>
>Sent: Dim, Jun 21, 2020, 2:09 PM
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>Gimiigwechiwininim to those who sent a reply! It occurs to me that I should specify I'm writing about Anishinaabe drama with instances of ghosts and the playwrights make allusions to a connection but I think that may be what happens when language collapses a bit - perhaps near homophones start to take on more semiotic significance.
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>I appreciate the assistance navigating the murky waters of true etymology versus poetics!
>
>Margaret
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>From: Margaret Ann Noodin
>Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 11:18 AM
>To: 'algonquiana at listserv.linguistlist.org' <algonquiana at listserv.linguistlist.org>
>Subject: Algonquian Comparisons
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>Aaniin / Boozhoo and all other Algonquian Greetings,
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>I am sending a quick note to see if anyone might be willing to share the words for "ghost" and "cook" in the Algonquian language (or languages) you study.  I am writing about the connection between the concept of a "jiibay" and the act of cooking or preparing food in a non-specific way, "jiibaakwe," because there are many stories about how these words are a reminder of ghost-feasts in Ojibwemowin, Potawatomi and Odawa.
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>I would be interested to hear what others might know related to this topic.
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>Gimiigwechiwininim!
>
>Margaret
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>Margaret Noodin
>Director, Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education https://uwm.edu/eqi/
>Professor of English and American Indian Studies https://uwm.edu/english/our-people/noodin-margaret/
>Center for Water Policy Scholar https://uwm.edu/centerforwaterpolicy/current-policy-scholars/
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>Apiitendaagoziwag mekadewizijig ishpiming.
>Black lives matter in heaven.
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>Black lives matter in every house.
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>Black lives matter in all we do and decide.
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>From: MONICA MACAULAY <mmacaula at wisc.edu<mailto:mmacaula at wisc.edu>>
>Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 8:40 AM
>To: Margaret Ann Noodin <noodin at uwm.edu<mailto:noodin at uwm.edu>>
>Subject: Re: Algonquian List
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>Of course - you can email them about anything! What are those words? Or, I guess I'll find out when you send your email!
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>From: Margaret Ann Noodin <noodin at uwm.edu<mailto:noodin at uwm.edu>>
>Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 8:32 AM
>To: MONICA MACAULAY <mmacaula at wisc.edu<mailto:mmacaula at wisc.edu>>
>Subject: Algonquian List
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>Is it ok for me to email the Algonquian list and ask for comparative info about the word "jiibay" and "jiibaakwe"?
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