Language Resources

Ojibwe

• Ojibwemowin – Ojibwe children’s books from Bad River Head Start
• Ojibwe Language Resources – from The Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC). Here you will find dozens of books, learning activities, and printables for children from birth through age 5.
• Gookonaanig Endaawaad (Grandmas’ House) is a language nest for babies 0 to 5 years old and is housed on the homelands of the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, in Minnesota. Check out their At-Home Language Kits.
• Miin – The mission of the Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network (Miin)  is to assist Ojibwe language immersion programs to communicate and collaborate to collectively address common needs. A large collection of Ojibwe language resources can be found on their site, including many for children ages birth through preschool.
• Waking Up Ojibwe – Anishinaabemodaa – The goal of the Anishinaabemodaa initiative is to bring Anishinaabemowin back into the homes of the Anishinaabe people. One way of achieving this goal is to build Anishinaabemowin knowledge and fluency among children ages 0-6. They offer language learning support and educational resources to their child care centers, community partners, families, and learners so they can incorporate Anishinaabemowin into their programming and daily routines.
• The Ojibwe People’s Dictionary

Ho-Chunk

• The Hoocąk Waaziija Haci Language Division is dedicated to ensuring the Hoocąk Language continues to be a living language. Here you can find printable PDF language resources, books, games, and audio/video resources.
• The Ho-Chunk Dictionary Online is a searchable dictionary with audio pronunciation.

Menominee

• Menominee Language Classes – 5 language lessons from the Menominee Indian Tribe of WI. Each lesson includes audio.

Oneida

• The Oneida Language and Cultural Centre has language learning lessons and activities for classrooms and families.
• The Oneida Nation’s website provides links to numerous language resources, including a Oneida dictionary, language lessons, and games. Also, check out their resource: Oneida Language in an Early Childhood Environment

Potawatomi

• The Forest County Potawatomi Language & Culture Department is dedicated to keeping the Bodwéwadmi language and traditions alive for future generations by educating their youth in traditional practices, language, and values. On their website, you can find language resources and lessons by Jim Thunder.
• The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center has several online language resources, including a searchable dictionary and cultural teachings videos for children.

Updated 5/14/2025