[Algonquiana] Algonquian Comparisons

[Margaret Ann Noodin]

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.

I appreciate the assistance navigating the murky waters of true etymology versus poetics!

Margaret

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

Aaniin / Boozhoo and all other Algonquian Greetings,

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.

I would be interested to hear what others might know related to this topic.

Gimiigwechiwininim!

Margaret


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/

Apiitendaagoziwag mekadewizijig ishpiming.
Black lives matter in heaven.

Apiitendaagoziwag mekadewizijig akiing.
Black lives matter on earth.

Apiitendaagoziwag mekadewizijig miikanang.
Black lives matter in the streets.

Apiitendaagoziwag mekadewizijig endaso waakaa'iganing.
Black lives matter in every house.

Apiitendaagoziwag mekadewizijig ezhi-inaakonigewang.
Black lives matter in all we do and decide.

Apiitendaagoziwag mekadewizijig.
Black lives matter.



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

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


Is it ok for me to email the Algonquian list and ask for comparative info about the word "jiibay" and "jiibaakwe"?