Ms. Fairbanks' Ojibwe

A

100

Say wolf in Ojibwe

Ma'iingan

200

Nindayekoz

I am tired

300

Say "Welcome, come in" in Ojibwe

Biindigen

400

What does Ms. Fairbanks' Indian name mean?

Blue Sky woman

500

This is what person standing in the canoe does while harvesting wild rice.

Pole through the water

B

100

Say turtle in Ojibwe

Mikinaak

200

Ninjiikendam

I am happy

300

Say "Happy Birthday" in Ojibwe.

Mino dibishkaan

400

How do Ojibwe children get their clans?

From their dad

500

This is what the person sitting in the canoe does during wild rice harvest.

Knocks the rice

C

100

Say Buffalo in Ojibwe

Mashkodebizhiki

200

Ningashkendam

I am sad

300

Say "hello" in Ojibwe.

Aaniin, boozhoo

400

How old is Ms. Fairbanks?

55

500

When is the best time to harvest wild rice?

Laye August or early September depending the summer weather

D

100

Say Bear in Ojibwe

Makwa

200

Niminoayaa

I am fine/ok

300

Say Yes in Ojibwe

E'ya

400

What is Ms. Fairbanks' favorite team?

Vikings or Timberwolves

500

Name of the steps to process wild rice.

Drying, parching, jigging, winnowing

E

100

Say Beaver in Ojibwe

Amik

200

Ninishkaadiz

I am mad

300

Say No in Ojibwe.

Gaawiin

400

The name of Ms. Fairbanks' cat.

Manoomin...wild rice

500

Name the three items you need to harvest wild rice.

Canoe, pole and knockers