Author Archive for Barbara Nolan
Barbara Nolan is a first-speaker of Nishnaabemwin who has spent several decades working with a variety of organizations to revitalize the Nishnaabe language. Most recently, her dream of passing her language on has come true: Barbara has successfully passed her language on to John Paul Montano. This website, barbaranolan.com, is one part of their continuing efforts to help other Nishnaabe people acquire the language.
Baapaasenh Gaa-bi-njibaad
Nishnaabe-language immersion by Barbara Nolan: Where Woodpecker Came From. (14 min.)
Mkwa Gaa-zhi-bi-dkwaanwed
Nishnaabe-language immersion by Barbara Nolan: How Bear Got A Short Tail. (13 min.)
Mshkode-bzhiki Enji-pkwaanig Wbikwan
Nishnaabe-language immersion by Barbara Nolan: Why Buffalo’s Back is Rounded. (20 min.)
Bneshiinsag Gaa-zhi-debnamwaad Wmiigwnimwaan
Nishnaabe-language immersion by Barbara Nolan: How Birds Got Their Feathers. (24 min.)
