MILLE LACS

GE-NIIGAANIZIJIG

Aanjibimaadizing combined with Niigaan youth programming January 1, 2020.

Ge-niigaanizijig works to develop skills in the 4 pillars of youth programming Ojibwe Culture, Community, Career, and Education.

Regularly scheduled activities inspire and motivate our youth to embrace a traditions-based lifestyle free of chemicals, anti-social behavior, and dependency.

Youth mentors provide programming in all districts.

These activities are offered to all eligible reservation service area youth ages kindergarten through twenty (20)

Aaniin!

Check here for information and updates in Mille Lacs!

Carlos Merrill, Director- Phone: (320)674-4347 Email: carlos.merrill2@millelacsband.com

Justin Eich, Coordinator- Phone: (320)532-7199 Email: justin.eich@millelacsband.com

Coleen Lueck, Mentor- Phone: (320)362-4605 Email: coleen.lueck@millelacsband.com

Bugs Haskin, Mentor - Phone: (320)630-2412 Email: bugs.haskin@millelacsband.com

Danielle Kadlec, Mentor - Phone: (320)630-7150 Email: danielle.kadlec@millelacsband.com

Noel Bugg, Mentor- Phone: (218)820-6197 Email: beverly.knowlen@millelacsband.com

Aanjibimaadizing Language Preservation Initiative

Through the Aanjibimaadizing Project, sixteen first speakers have teamed with linguists, teachers, and Ojibwe language experts to create this new literature for Ojibwe language learners. Conceived and presented only in Ojibwe, the stories reflect a rare authenticity as they transmit cultural values, increase vocabulary, and reinforce identity.