Ojibwemotaadidaa Omaa Gidakiiminaang

BIBOON CAMP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!!!

Monthly Dates for Camp (2024-2025):

November 23-24th, 2024
December 14th-15th, 2024
January 11th-12th, 2025
February 15th-16th, 2025
March 22nd-23rd, 2025
April 26th-27th, 2025

Programming begins on Saturdays at 10 am and end Sundays at 3 pm

At Ojibwemotaadidaa Omaa Gidakiiminaang Winter Immersion Academy, adult Ojibwe language learners (ages 16+) gather once a month for a total of 6 weekends of full immersion in Ojibwemowin!

Learners will spend time with elders and first-language speakers, language immersion staff, and each other. There is lodging onsite on the Fond du Lac Reservation in Minnesota, and communal meals, which contribute to the supportive language environment we aim to build every year.

If this seems like the next step in your language-learning journey, check out our eligibility below, then click 'Download Application' and send us a completed copy

Eligibility (PDF)

Download Application

Submit applications and contact us with questions at: [email protected]

Applications are due October 21st, 2024 at 5:00 pm (no exceptions!)

Openings for New Families at Gookonaanig Endaawaad (Grandma's House)!

Applications are open until filled

Gookonaanig Endaawaad (Grandma's House) is an Ojibwe immersion drop-off program for families with children between the ages of 3 and 5. Students will be immersed in Ojibwe all day, Tuesday-Friday 7:45 am-4:45 pm (Monday care options available).

Our program is focused on outdoor, land-based learning. Programming will take place outdoors whenever weather permits. We have outdoor clothing and equipment available for children during programming hours.

Families do not need to be fluent in Ojibwe, and will be offered language-learning support opportunities.

This program comes at no cost to families.

Children must be completely potty-trained, and be 3 years old by September 1st, 2024
Programming runs September 3rd, 2024 through May 29th, 2024

Click on the buttons below to download the application

Application (Word Document)

Application (PDF)

Please fill out and send your application to us at [email protected]

If you have any further questions or need more information email us at [email protected] or
call us at 218-878-8018

Ojibwe Language Kits

Ojibwemotaadidaa has created language kits for families that wish to use Ojibwe immersion at-home with their babies and toddlers, for early childhood immersion programs, and for language learners of all ages.

OOG Ojibwe Language Kits Evaluation:
We value your insights and feedback! Please help us by filling out the OOG Language Kits evaluation form by using the link below. All responses will be anonymous. These responses help us by making adjustments and improvements to our curriculum.

Evaluation Form Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa9NGtE1JlEjPuDsjeyQEU2maVnhxQncgvhu5eaguelRA_-w/viewform?usp=sf_link

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We work with first speakers to create all of our materials for various activities such as Manoominikeng, Iskigamizigeng, Dakobinaawasowin, & more! Subscribe to our channel and watch for new videos being added periodically.
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