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Contributed by Isadore Toulouse Miigwech to all of the participants who came out to support Anishinaabemowin-Teg's Fundraising Prize Bingo which was held this past Saturday October 15, at the Amikook Building in Wikwemikong. There were 48 people in attendance. The President of the organization (Martina Osawamick) thanked all the attendees before the start of the game. Prizes were donated by the Board of Directors, Elders Senate and Youth Reps of Anishinaabemowin-Teg and other stuff was donated by Lillian Webkamigad, Bev Noakwegiizhig and a $20.00 cash donation from Tish Manitowabi. The manager...


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Here are some new or unusual words that Anishinaabemowin Teg has been asked to translate. Remember that it is important to know that there are many ways to say the same things and unlike English, there is not one "best" way or "most correct" way - rather, the translation will depend on the mood and perspective of the speaker. 1. Let's Respect All Our Words 2. Goodness 3. Goddesses 4. Pagans 5. Sentimental 6. Commercial Aspects of Celebration 7. Huddle 8. Bedridden 9. Monotonous 10....


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Water Walks: Rice Lake 2010 & Stoney Lake 2011 Aanii Boozhoo! Anishinaabe-kweg gii-mosaadaanaawaa nbi maan pii ni keyaa Peterborough. In 2010 gii-maajaataawag gii-mosaadaanaawaa gii-giiwtaasewag Mino-minikaaning zaagigan, ngowaak-zhi-zhaangswi-dbaabaan minik, niizhigwan-shaa-aaptaa minik gii-nzekaawaag wii-mosewaad. Here in Peterborough Native women have walked the water . They started in 2010 and they walked around the Rice lake area that was 109 km and they made in two and half days. Liz Osawamik, Shirley Williams,Paula Mayers, chris welter, Gerogie-Horton-Baptise miinwa go aanind...


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“Thank you to everyone for being so kind to me…” Vicky wrote in an email correspondence to ATEG board members on July 25,2011 as she gave her final status summary comments and recommendations for ATEG. Vicky resigned her position with ATEG to take care of personal business and in that regard, the ATEG board wishes her well, with a thank you for the work she was able to accomplish during her tenure as Conference Coordinator. Keep that smile on your face as you move on to your next venture, Vicky. Photo: Vicky Corbiere, Former Conference Coordinator stands with ATEG board members...


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Aanii Kina Goyaa! Hello everyone! Anishinaabemowin Ateg continues to keep up the momentum in the movement of getting Ateg re-organized. I personally like to express sincere appreciation and commend the tremendous hard work to Ateg’s Management Agent Janis Fairbanks. Yes, there has been a great deal of work that has been done throughout the months since April with dedicated individuals who continue to communicate through emailing on almost daily basis. With updated By-laws and Policy and Procedures in place, can only mean that this kind of growth has happened with Ateg Board having that...


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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Important Change in International Land and Sea Travel Document Procedures Effective January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older should no longer expect that they will be able to prove identity and citizenship by relying on an oral declaration alone. Instead, travelers will be asked to present documents from one of the options below when entering the United States at land or sea ports of entry. Travelers who do not present one of the documents listed below may be delayed as U. S. Customs and Border Protection officers attempt to verify...


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