Cover
Contents
Andotamowin: Invocation
Introduction by Kim Anderson
A Few Words about Anishinaabemowin, Dialects, and the Use of Language in this Book
Part One: Odinimanganikadjigan –Stories of Nurturing
Odinimanganikadjigan
Boozho, Greetings
Adisokan, The Tradition of Storytelling
Oongona Gaming
Debisiwin, Sufficiency
Eden
Aki, Earth
Pabeshuh gejiguhkeeng, Human Being
Pagwashing
Gisiss, Sun
Ogiminan
N’zigos Christine
Ikwe or Ishkwe, Woman
Minowegijig
Dodawa, Treat
Minawako; Mishoomis and the Economy
Part Two: Nibinaabe – Stories of Warning
Nibinaabe, Mermaids-Mermen
Traps
Bataadowin, Crime
Bug in a Lampshade
McIntosh
Get an Education
Gichitwaawis, Elevate
Andjiidana Gitodem
Dashinge, Gossip
Migoshkasitagos, Controversy
Policing
Treaty Day
Ancestors
Lake Nookomis
Odena, And When the Heart Stops Beating
Widji-bimige’idimin, We Are Neighbours
Gaa-Bamashiwadj, Sky People
Lens Cap
Gikiwe’on, Flag
Migadiing, War
Ininashawaganak, Messengers
Part Three: Wikwedong – Stories of Loss
Wikwedong
Chingwan, Meteor
Angel in the Falls
Kishadisiwinok
Dawaa, Space
Off Limits
Odjiishigi, Scar
Restless
Stuck
Inendagos, Destiny
Mangide’ewin, Courage
My Frigid Boxcar
Beyond Bi Ayaa
Bathurst & Queen
Gishig, Day
Institutionalization
Bonendamowin, Pardon
The Tradition of Names
Part Four: Bimisi – Stories of Protection and Transition
Bimisi
Tibikigissis, Moon
Radio In
Giniw, Golden Eagle
Inside Out
Apinimowin, Loyalty
Waginak, Rib of a Canoe
Slingshot
Sweater No. 23
Namekwan, Glue
Improvisation
Ishinashawagan, Messenger
Bebapinisidj
Dodem, Clan
Raging Fires
Diamond Raindrops
Mamaasikaa, Movement
To Aunt Emily
Memegwessi
Part Five: Miskwadesshimo – Stories of Recovery
Miskwadesshimo
Medicine Circle
Biidwewidam, Hearing
Eshpadinaa
Shibendamowin, Perseverance
Pedahbun Lodge
Eshkonedj, Survivor
Buffalo Child
Gige, Heal
Brain Check
Shawendjigewin, Grace
Baapinakamigad, Festivities
Naagidisowin
Gagonsonge, Inspire
The Pipigwan Flute
Caress Me Recipe
Lily
Renewal: Reconnection
Part Six: Papawangani – Stories of Healing Through Art
Papawangani
All Rivers, Streams, Creeks, Sing!
Passwewe, Echo
Aabadjichiganan, Tool
Boxes, Circles, and Arcs
Nandomakomeshi, Monkey
Waasenamawa, Enlighten
Mishoomis and the Drum
Jingle Dancer
Nagamowin, Sing
Round Dance
My Poem Cries
Validation as a Writer
Inaabiiginan, String
Wanibii’ige, Writing Error
Jiibik, PhD
Gagansoma, Counsel
Notification Letter
Quest for Words
Part Seven: Migisiwiganj – Stories of Regeneration
Migisiwiganj
Grandmother Pipe
Anishinaabe Sentence
Bidaabaan, Dawn
Chibekana, Milky Way
Beginnings
Aanike-Bimadisiwin, Generation
Box Drum
Biiwideg, Pyre
Piano Lessons
Akiwensi, Old Man
We Are Still Here
Chibegamig, Graveyard
Bear Spirit Manidowiwin
Belonging
Miskwabikisi, Blood Moon
The Ceremony of Homecoming
Closing Words
Miigwetch, Thank You
Epilogue by Kim Anderson
Notes
Glossary