Ojibwe

Aanii/Boozhoo Confederation Secondary School offers Anishinaabewin for students in Grades 9, 10, and 11

Native Languages (NL1), Level 1, Open (LNAAO – LNOAO)

This course is open to the entire student body and will allow students who have no prior Native language experience to develop an appreciation for a Native language and culture, to explore and experience a unique world view, and to learn to speak a Native language. Students will use the language being studied for greetings and daily routines, become familiar with its writing and sound system, and practice basic vocabulary and phrases. Students will also use information technology during course-related activities. Prerequisite: None

Native Languages (NL2), Level 2, Open (LNABO – LNOBO)

This course will enable students to experience the unique respect for life that permeates Native languages and cultures. Students will expand their vocabulary and knowledge of phrases and expressions, using them in simple dialogues, narrative writing, grammatical constructions, and reading, and to exchange information electronically. This course is open to any student who has successfully completed at least four years of elementary Native languages study, has successfully completed NL1, or demonstrates the required proficiency. Prerequisite: At least four years of study of a Native language in elementary school, successful completion of NL1, or demonstrated proficiency.

Native Languages (NL3), Level 3, Open (LNACO – LNOCO)

This course will provide students an opportunity to expand their knowledge of a Native language and of Native philosophy, spirituality, and values, and to enhance their identity and self- worth. Students will communicate by using a variety of phrases and expressions, create short conversations, skits, stories, and narratives, use information technology, and develop an aware- ness of the structural and functional workings of a Native language. This course is open to students who have successfully completed NL2 or who can demonstrate the required proficiency. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NL2, or demonstrated proficiency.