Aazhoomog & Meshakwad 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 at Meshakwad and Aazhoomog!

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

Stanley Nayquonabe, Coordinator- Phone: (320)364-3858 Email: stanley.nayquonabe@millelacsband.com

Roberta Dunkley, Mentor- Phone: (651)983-2042 Email: roberta.dunkley@millelacsband.com

Dawn Roseland, Mentor - Phone: (320)279-2872 Email: dawn.roseland@millelacsband.com

Brandi Shaefer, Mentor - Phone: (320)282-1480 Email: brandi.shaefer@millelacsband.com

Beverly Knowlen, Mentor- Phone: (320)982-0322 Email: beverly.knowlen@millelacsband.com

Darwin Sumner, Phone: (320)630-2859 Email: darwin.sumner@millelacsband.com

Michelle Parsons, Cook

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.