Anishinaabe Bizindamoo Makak – Episode 22 with Obizaan and Chato Gonzales "gichichagonan–the spirit within"

Hosted by Erik Redix, Grand Portage Ojibwe Language Coordinator, Anishinaabe Bizindamoo Makak is a bilingual program featuring first speakers telling stories in Ojibwemowin and English. Erik’s guests for Episode 22 are Obizaan–Lee Staples, a Mille Lacs elder and his assistant Chato Gonzales. Obizaan shares teachings about gichichagonan–the spirit within, and why going to ceremony and learning and speaking Ojibwemowin is so important for Anishinaabe people.

What is Anishinaabe Bizindamoo Makak?

Boozhoo Anishinaabedoog! Welcome to Anishinaabe Radio! Hosted by Erik Redix, Ojibwe Language Coordinator for the Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe, Anishinaabe Bizindamoo Makak features Ojibwe first speakers telling stories in English and Ojibwemowin—the Ojibwe Language.

Produced by Staci Drouillard, Anishinaabe Bizindamoo Makak is a partnership between the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe and WTIP Community Radio and is funded in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.