Waasa-Inaabidaa Episode Six - Ojibwe Oral Tradition

Episode Six: Ojibwemowin – “Ojibwe Oral Tradition” begins with Ojibwe origin narratives, and chronicles the decline and near disappearance of Ojibwe language and culture, continues through rebirth and renewal, and comes full circle to today’s cultural renaissance and revival of language and tradition. A mixture of Ojibwe language (with English sub-titles), animation, drama, artwork, archival photos, interviews, and story telling presents a rich tapestry and narrative of Ojibwe creation and tradition. This episode features survival narratives, the migration story, and contemporary language and cultural preservation programs emphasizing today’s Ojibwe children and future generations.

The Ojibwe people have adapted and survived generations of assaults on Ojibwe culture, language and identity. Today, Ojibwe language and traditions thrive in all aspects of Anishinaabe-Ojibwe life.