Pow Wow Greetings

Powwow is one of the few times during the year when we Anishinaabeg can be completely immersed in our more traditional culture. Here are some basic Anishinaabemowin (Anishinaabe language) greetings that will come in handy at powwow. Miigwetch to my language teacher Kenneth A. Pitawanakwat for sharing most of these phrases with us!

Aanii/Boozhoo!
Hello/greetings!

Aaniish naa enjibayin?
How are you?

N-minoyaa gwa.
I am fine.

Aniish e-zhinokazo’iin?
What is your name?

(Your name) n-dizhinikaaz.
My name is….

Kiin dash? Aabiish enjibayin?
And you? What is your name?

Aabish zaaghamoogamig?
Where is the outhouse?

Aanii pii enjibayin?
Where you from?

(Place) n-doonjiba.
I am from (place).

Some place names:
Maampii – right here
Gnoozekaaning-Place of the Pike (Bay Mills)
Baawaating-The Rapids (Sault Ste. Marie)

Baamaapii ggwaabimin!
I’ll see you later!

Miigwetch, baamaapii!
Thanks, later!