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Introduction to Ojibwe Demonstrative Pronouns
In this lesson we will learn Ojibwe pronouns that translate into English as 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' and 'those.' In Ojibwe, there are distinct pronouns for animates and inanimates, as well as distinct pronouns for animate obviatives (fourth person).
Demonstrative Pronouns
The following handout and worksheet was given in class, so you do not need to download it unless you did not get it: Demonstrative Forms
Other Worksheets
Various other worksheets were and will be handed out in class. In case you did not receive them, they are available here:
VAI N-Final Practice Sheet, minoshin
VAI N-Final Practice Sheet, zhingishin
Vocabulary for Week 6
The list of this week's vocabulary can be found on the main vocabulary page, which you can access by clicking on the following link.
An mp3 file with all of this week's vocabulary can be found downloaded by right-clicking (in Windows, control-clicking in Mac OS) on the following link:
Flashcard sets for Week 6 vocabulary can be found at the following links:
The following links provide you with cumulative flashcard sets for vocabulary from Lessons 1 through 7 (note that this includes the next lesson as well).
English to Ojibwe Cumulative 1-7 Vocabulary
Ojibwe to English Cumulative 1-7 Vocabulary
Reading and Reaction
For this week, I'd like you explore the Woodlands painting tradition established by Ojibwe artist Norval Morrisseau. To do this, use your own web-searching skills to find sites that feature Morrisseau and his art. Be careful of what you read, because Morrisseau is exceedingly famous in Canada, and as a result, many people feel the liberty to say all sorts of things about him. For this assignment, try to produce a paragraph or two of biographical material on Morrisseau (do not simply cut and paste, put things in your own words), and briefly explain what Morrisseau's art is about. Your reaction should be a maximum of two pages.