Schools are keeping the Ojibwe language alive (fwd link)

Sun Dec 14 16:56:03 UTC 2008

Schools are keeping the Ojibwe language alive
The effort shows promise for preserving a culture and helping kids academically

By Megan Boldt
mboldt at pioneerpress.com
Updated: 12/13/2008 09:26:16 PM CST

Video from the St. Paul Pioneer Press | TwinCities.com.

Carol Nickaboine pulls out a three-ring binder full of pictures and words, ready
to teach the 4-year-olds plopped in front of her a lesson in their native
language.

'What is this?' she asks, pointing to a photo of a cow.

After some prodding, she helps the children sound out the Ojibwe word 'bizhiki.'

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