WORDS OF WISDOM

field of grass and flowers

As we share stories about our history and family with the Ginew community, we share some Ojibwe words. Here are some concepts that we have shared with you on the journey of our Ginew brand: 

aki = earth/land 
anang = star 
ashkibag = green leaf 
biboon = winter 
dagwaagin = autumn 
dibishkam = birthday
gichigami = Lake Superior / large lake 
gizhewaadizi = generous / kind 
giizhig = sky 
mashkode-bizhiki = bison/buffalo 
miigwech = thanks 
minobimaadiziiwin = live well 
moojigizi = happy 
niibin = summer 
waabooyaan = blanket 
wajiw = mountain 
zaagi = love 
ziigwan = springtime 

FOUR DIRECTIONS
East | Yellow
waabanong | ozaawaa

South | Red
zhaawanong | miskwaa

West | Black 
niigaabii'anong | makade

North | White
giiwedinong | waabishkaa

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