Podcasts Culture Indigenous 150+ Gigashkiewizimin (We can do things because of our power) - Ep 1 - Keeping Stories Safe

Gigashkiewizimin (We can do things because of our power) - Ep 1 - Keeping Stories Safe

Published: June 10, 2022, 8:33 a.m.

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Welcome to the pilot for the Gigashki\\u2019ewizimin podcast which in Ojibwe means \\u201cWe can do things because of our power\\u201d. \\xa0Gigashki\\u2019ewizimin celebrates Anishinaabeg\\xa0identity - specifically\\xa0Anishinaabemowin, land and law.

In this first episode knowledge-keeper Elaine Fleming, of Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe member, shares the Anishinaabeg creation story and why it is important to Indigenous identity. Colonization disrupted the lives and the sharing of stories in many nations.

Host and podcast creator Tamika-Jo Andy, chats with Elaine about how their stories were traditionally passed down and what is now being done to keep them safe.

Gigashki\\u2019ewizimin was created and hosted by Tamika-Jo Andy, of Big Grassy River First Nation now living in Dakota and Ojiway Territory, Bemidji, Minnesota. It was created as part of the Good Influence Advanced Digital Storytelling and Podcast training program supporting emerging creatives and storytellers with story mentoring by Jolene Banning, of Makwa Creative. Subscribe to the Indigenous 150+ podcast for the next episode.

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