Traditions & Practices
Asemaa is offered with this intention first
What is: Prayer / Respect / Gratitude
Clans connect people through family and ___Relatives
What is Relatives
“Boozhoo” is a greeting similar to this English word
What is Hello
This type of identity helps answer the question “Who am I?”
What is Personal Identity
Mille Lacs Band has this many districts
What is 3
Ceremonies often involve songs, teachings, or
What is ___Medicines
Clans traditionally pass through this side of the familys
What is Father’s
The word “Asemaa” refers to this offering
What is Tobacco
This term describes the place you come from or the community you belong to
What is Home/Community
Mille Lacs Band has three branches of government similar to this U.S. structure |
What is Separation of Powers
his type of name can reflect personal gifts, spirit relationships, or family lineage
What is Spirit Name/Traditional Name
The Ojibwe word for clan
What is Doodem
This word refers to “people” or “nation” in Ojibwe teachings
What is Anishinaabe
Knowing your clan, community, and story is part of your ___
What is: Identity / Belonging
The Chief Executive is confirmed by this legislative body
What is Band Assembly
These community events often blend food, songs, and teachings
What is Gatherings/Feasts
Clan animals symbolize responsibilities like ___
What is Leadership, healing, protection, teaching
Miigwech translates closest to this English word
What is: Thank you
In Anishinaabe teachings, identity includes who you are, where you come from, and where you are
What is going
Cultural practitioners often work alongside this advisory to guide community learning
What is Cultural Advisory
The practice of giving thanks to the land, water, and relatives is called
What is: Gratitude Teachings/Thanksgiving Teachings
Ojibwe clans traditionally followed exogamy rules, meaning individuals were discouraged from marrying someone of the same ___ to maintain kinship balance.
what is Clan (Doodem)
This linguistic pattern means many Ojibwe words describe relationships rather than objects
What is Verb-centered/Relational Language
This concept teaches that identity is shaped through relationships, experiences, and responsibilities
What is Relational Identity
Mille Lacs Band governance considers decisions for the next ___
What is Seven Generations