Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 20 @ 7:30pm
Gaagiigidoda: A Conversation with Author Patricia Ningewance
Birchbark Bizhiw
1629 Hennepin Avenue #275
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Join Birchbark Books & Native Arts in our new events space, the Birchbark Bizhiw, for a wonderful conversation with Patricia Ningewance (Lac Seul First Nation) celebrating her new book Gaagiigidodaa: Ojibwe Immersion Handbook. Patricia is the author of Survival Ojibwe, Reclaiming our Territory Word by Word, Gookom’s Language, and many other books. Patricia has spent her life teaching languages both among loved ones and in the classroom. Gaagiigidodaa is a handbook designed for students and teachers to immerse themselves in the Ojibwe language. Patricia has drawn on over 40 years of Ojibwe teaching experience, including many immersion camps, to write this book.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 @ 6PM
The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfather Teachings with James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Pohlad Hall - Downtown Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis , MN 55401
Join us for an evening with James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw (Turtle Mountain), author of The Seven Generations and The Seven Grandfather Teachings. James is an international speaker and the creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day. He will be with us to discuss the inspiration behind his new book, with a short reading and answers to audience questions.
Discover the profound wisdom of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe people. In this captivating journey, you will immerse yourself in timeless teachings that illuminate the way to interconnectedness and interdependence. As the spiritual translation of the sacred laws, the Seven Grandfather teachings guide us towards Mino-bimaadiziwin, 'the good life' - a life of harmony, free from contradiction or conflict. Prepare to embark on a transformative path of peace and balance, where ancestral knowledge offers invaluable lessons for a fulfilling existence.
Please note: Events hosted by Birchbark Books are held at our new event space:
Birchbark Bizhiw, 1629 Hennepin Avenue #275, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Events are not held at the bookstore.
