James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw

Ojibwe Word of the Day

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James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw is the creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day. He has been recognized as a leading voice in Native Language revitalization efforts and spiritual teachings for two decades. His keen insights on the interconnectedness of language and culture were developed in the field speaking with and recording elders and native speakers of the language (many of whom have since passed on) in Canada, Michigan and Minnesota as part of the Ojibwe Language Dictionary Project.

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James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw

Episodes

Ojibwe Word of the Day Indinawemaaganidog ᐃᓐᑎᓇᐌᒫᑲᓂᑐᒃ 'All of my relatives.' 02.04.2026 15:09

Ojibwe Word of the Day Indinawemaaganidog ᐃᓐᑎᓇᐌᒫᑲᓂᑐᒃ 'All of my relatives.' by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw

Ojibwe Word of the Day Ayaangwaamizin 'Awareness'. 31.03.2026 13:04

Ojibwe Word of the Day Ayaangwaamizin 'Awareness'. by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw

Ojibwe Word of the Day Gikenindizon 'Know Thyself' 26.03.2026 14:59

Ojibwe Word of the Day Live Gikenindizon 'Know Thyself'.

Ojibwe Word of the Day Nibi. ᓂᐱ᙮ 'Water.' EP.11 23.01.2023 9:27

How do you say 'Water' in Ojibwe. Here are some teachings about water. I'll also go over the phrase Nibi gaa-bimaaji'iwemagak 'The water that gives life'.

Ojibwe Word of the Day Gidinawendimin ᑭᑎᓇᐌᓐᑎᒥᓐ᙮ ‘We are all related.’ Ep.10 17.01.2023 13:32

How do you say ‘We are all related’ in Ojibwe? This episode covers not just the words and grammar but some of the deeper philosophical and spiritual points of view in this beautiful word.

Ojibwe Word of the Day Biboon. ᐱᐴᓐ᙮ ‘It is winter.’ Ep.9 11.01.2023 10:26

How do you say It is winter in Ojibwe. We'll discuss what the names of the months/moons are during this season and some of the activities that take place during Biboon 'winter'. Ep.9

Ojibwe Word of the Day Mino-bimaadiziwin ᒥᓄ ᐃᒫᑎᓯᐎᓐ ‘The good life’ 09.01.2023 11:28

Ojibwe Word of the Day Mino-bimaadiziwin ᒥᓄ ᐃᒫᑎᓯᐎᓐ ‘The good life’. What odes it mean to lead a good life? How can lead a good life today? I take a traditional perspective on how we can lead a life of peace, balance and good health.

Asemaake. ᐊᓭᒫᑫ᙮ 'S/he offers, works with tobacco.' 20.01.2020 12:41

How to start the day in a good way....This is a traditional perspective n the use of Asemaa 'tobacco' in Ojibwe culture.

Ogichidaa/Ogichidaakwe ᐅᑭᒋᑖ ᐅᑭᒋᑖᑴ 14.11.2019 12:16

This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day examines the history, meaning, and etymology of the word for 'Warrior' in the Ojibwe Language.

Miigwech ᒦᑴᒡ 'Thank you' 21.10.2019 12:32

This episode of Ojibwe WOD cover the etymology, history, and meaning of the Ojibwe word for 'Thank you'. Miigwech bizindawiyeg Thank you all for listening!

Aanji-bimaadizi. ᐋᓐᒋ ᐱᒫᑎᓯ᙮ 'S/he changes her/his life.' 14.10.2019 13:01

This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day is about the word to change one's life. It examines how the Language can describe a concept like 'decolonization'. Miigwech!

Anishinaabe ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯ 'a person, a human' 14.10.2019 15:24

This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day is about the word Anishinaabe 'a person, a human (in contrast to a non-human being)'. It gives us an insight into the history and spirituality of the people and how to relate to each other as both humans and relatives.

Zhawenindizo ᔕᐌᓂᓐᑎᓱ᙮ S/he is kind to oneself, has compassionate unconditional love for oneself.' 05.10.2019 14:08

Zhawenindizo ᔕᐌᓂᓐᑎᓱ᙮ S/he is kind to oneself, has compassionate unconditional love for oneself.'

Boonendamowin. ᐴᓀᓐᑕᒧᐎᓐ 'Forgiveness' 24.09.2019 10:30

This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day examines the meaning of the word Boonendamowin. ᐴᓀᓐᑕᒧᐎᓐ 'Forgiveness' inthe Anishinaabe/ Ojibwe/Chippewa Language. We break the word down to get a better and deeper understanding of this word. Miigwech Thank you'!