Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers - Hardcover
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- How to welcome the morning - Mino-giizhigad
- How to say I love you - Gizhawenimin
- How to be grateful - Miigwech
- How to make an offering - Biindaakoojige
- School - Gikinoo'amaadiiwigamig
- Tree - Mitig
- Backpack -Bimiwanaan
- Sun - Giizis
- And more!
This inspiring story features a total of 73 words and phrases to learn in Ojibwe, introduced throughout the visually captivating and representative scenes showing an average day in an Ojibwe family from illustrator Marcus Trujillo, a tribal member with the Pueblo of Laguna in affiliation with the Village of Paraje. Also featuring a brief history of the Ojibwe people and language and a culturally accurate how-to guide for making a dream catcher at home, Wisdom Weavers immerses young people in a vibrant traditional culture while helping to keep the Ojibwe language and customs alive.
Marcus Trujillo (he/him) is an enrolled tribal member with the Pueblo of Laguna, one of twenty three sovereign nations located in New Mexico. Marcus is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator who is driven to give back to his community through visual art as a creative passion. Marcus earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico (UNM), and currently contributes his skill-sets to the Department of Education in Laguna Pueblo. Marcus also contributes his talents to freelance & contract work for various Indigenous-led organizations, businesses and individuals. Additionally, Marcus centers kid-lit illustration as a main focus to reach children through picture books and language learning materials. This work is meaningful to Marcus because he believes that true visual representation of Indigenous communities can respectfully take place through culturally accurate understandings. Follow Marcus at haatzeedesigns.com or @haatzeedesigns.
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- How to welcome the morning - Mino-giizhigad
- How to say I love you - Gizhawenimin
- How to be grateful - Miigwech
- How to make an offering - Biindaakoojige
- School - Gikinoo'amaadiiwigamig
- Tree - Mitig
- Backpack -Bimiwanaan
- Sun - Giizis
- And more!
This inspiring story features a total of 73 words and phrases to learn in Ojibwe, introduced throughout the visually captivating and representative scenes showing an average day in an Ojibwe family from illustrator Marcus Trujillo, a tribal member with the Pueblo of Laguna in affiliation with the Village of Paraje. Also featuring a brief history of the Ojibwe people and language and a culturally accurate how-to guide for making a dream catcher at home, Wisdom Weavers immerses young people in a vibrant traditional culture while helping to keep the Ojibwe language and customs alive.
Marcus Trujillo (he/him) is an enrolled tribal member with the Pueblo of Laguna, one of twenty three sovereign nations located in New Mexico. Marcus is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator who is driven to give back to his community through visual art as a creative passion. Marcus earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico (UNM), and currently contributes his skill-sets to the Department of Education in Laguna Pueblo. Marcus also contributes his talents to freelance & contract work for various Indigenous-led organizations, businesses and individuals. Additionally, Marcus centers kid-lit illustration as a main focus to reach children through picture books and language learning materials. This work is meaningful to Marcus because he believes that true visual representation of Indigenous communities can respectfully take place through culturally accurate understandings. Follow Marcus at haatzeedesigns.com or @haatzeedesigns.
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