Culture/History
Which of the sacred herbs is often placed on the floor of the sweat lodge?
Cedar
When asking an elder for help, what should be given first?
Translate to Ojibwe, "Moon"
Dibiki-giizis
How do you say this in Ojibwe "he/she goes up (climbs)
Akwaandawe
Translate to Ojibwe "rice harvesting moon"
manoominikie-giizis
Why is sweet grass braided?
It is believed to be the 1st plant to grow on mother earth, so we braid it like hair
What is the name of the brightly colored cowrie shell the Ojibwe followed on their migration?
The Great Miigis or Miigis Shell
Translate to Ojibwe, "Stars"
Anangoog
Ishpiming
Translate to English "Jiimaanens"
Little boat/canoe
When praying/offering with tobacco, where should it be placed?
On roots of a tree, a rock, or anywhere that is clear or clean
How does someone achieve bimaadiziwin?
If they show respect for all things and treat others with respect
Translate to Ojibwe, "baby"
abinoojiiyens
Translate to English "akiwenzi"
Old man
Translate to English "zhaangweshi"
Mink
The Creator made everything round or in cycles that are round, name "4" things made in a circle
Sun, moon, stars, Earth, wigwam, powwow, drum
Why does waatebagaa-giizis occur earlier in the North than in the South?
The climate is cooler and the leaves change color sooner
Waabigwan
Translate to Ojibwe "he/she behaves well"
mino-izhiwebizi
Asekaan
What is the name for the time in February when the rabbits dance on top of the snow?
Gaazhige Giizis
What are the four steps in preparing wild rice?
Drying, Parching, Threshing, Winnowing
Name the seasons in Ojibwe
Winter - Biboon
Spring - ziigwan
Summer - Niibin
Fall - dagwaagin
In Ojibwe, say the names of the Four Sacred Herbs
Tobacco - Asemaa
Sage - Bashkodejiibik
Sweet grass - Bashkodemashkosiw
Cedar - Giizhikaandagoons
Translate to English "gikinoo'amaadiiwigamigong nindizhaa"
I am going to school