Kidwinensan - Ojibwe Vowel Song (Cover)

In this video, we are thrilled to present the Ojibwe Vowel/Alphabet Song. This educational and engaging song is designed to help learners of all ages master the Ojibwe vowel sounds and alphabet. Through catchy melodies and visual aids, we aim to make the learning process fun and interactive. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about Ojibwe culture, this video is a fantastic resource to expand your knowledge. Join us on this linguistic journey as we explore the unique sounds of the Ojibwe language. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more educational content. Enjoy!

Chi miigwech to Dr. Shirley Williams, Liz Osawamick, Irene Snache and the Anishinaabek community who contributed to the development and preservation of the Anishinaabemowin Alphabet/Vowel Song


Kidwinensan - Vowel Song

Chords: D, G, A7

Lyrics:

Chorus
D G D
Aa ii oo e a i o
A7
Mii iw nake entaagwak
D G D
Aa ii oo e a i o
A7
Mii iw nake entaagwak

Verse 1
Baa bii boo be ba bi bo
Chaa chii *choo *che *cha *chi *cho
Daa dii doo de da di do
Gaa gii goo ge ga gi go

Verse 2
Jaa jii *joo *je *ja *ji *jo
Kaa kii koo ke ka ki ko
Maa mii moo me ma mi mo
Naa nii no ne na ni no

Verse 3
Paa pii *poo pe pa pi po
Saa sii soo se sa si so
Shaa shii shoo *she sha shi sho
Taa *tii too te ta ti *to

Verse 4
Waa wii *woo we wa wi *wo
Yaa yii *yoo ye ya yi *yo
Zaa zii zoo ze za zi zo
Zhaa zhii zhoo zhe zha zhi zho

Chorus
Aa ii oo e a i o
Mii iw nake entaagwak
Aa ii oo e a i o
Mii iw nake entaagwak


~Notes~
* indicates that the syllable either does not exist or is quite scarce
This song is also known as Ojibwe or Anishinaabemowin Alphabet Song

~Translations~
Kidwinensan: words
Mii iw nake entaagwak: that's the way it sounds

~Resources~
The origin of the Vowel/Alphabet Song:
PODCAST EPISODE FEATURING LIZ OSAWAMICK AND SHIRLEY WILLIAMS
https://legacyofhope.ca/wp-content/up...

Dr. Shirley Ida Williams-Pheasant 55-page book:
E-nawe-sing Kidwenan- The Way the Words Sound
https://goodminds.com/products/978098...

Ikidowinnensan (Vowel Song) - Page 7
Translated by: Irene Snache
Transcription by: L. Davis
https://renaud.ca/public/Aboriginal/A...

~Video Credits ~
Video: Justine Chalykoff
Vocals, Drum, Rattle: Monique Gravelle
Guitar: Christopher Gravelle
GarageBand Piano: Justine Chalykoff
Music Recorded by: Justine Chalykoff
Music Advisor: B.J. Swire
Language Editor: John-Paul Chalykoff