Ojibwe Language Tables
What is a language table?
In 1998, a group of language teachers, elders and language students started an Ojibwe language table in Minneapolis, MN. They met weekly to share food, conversation in Ojibwemowin, and language lessons. Since then the language table concept has been replicated in similar format in many other places.
We enourage you to find and join a language table to encourage an Ojibwemowin speech community in your area. It's a good opportunity to practice speaking in a supportive environment. If there isn't a language table near you, consider starting one with your local elders and language teachers.
Where can I find a language table?
Brooklyn Park Language Table
Meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm at Park Center Senior High (FORUM Rm#188) 7300 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. IMPORTANT PARKING INFO: Park on Northeast side of building, Take a Right on Noble Ave. Led by Dennis Jones. For more info: contact Indian Education at 763-391-7102. Fall dates: Oct– 2,16,30; Nov– 6,13,20; Dec – 4, 11.
Minneapolis Language Table
Meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Currently looking for a new location. For directions, contact Brendan Fairbanks at brendan@tkdkims.com.
Anishinaabe Academy Language Table
Meets on Thursday mornings at Anishinaabe Academy, 2225 E Lake Street. Contact Hope Flanagan at 612-668-0880.
Online Language Table
For those who cannot attend any of our other meetings, there is an online chapter of Ojibwe Language Society. We have live chats on Sunday nights at 7pm central. The URL is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ojibwelanguagesocietymiinawaa -- open to beginners and fluent speakers. A word list for beginners comes out each Sunday.
Cass Lake - White Earth Language Table
Contact Mel Hunt at the White Earth Bingo Palace.
Fond du Lac Language Table
The Fond du Lac Language Table meets every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Tribal Community Center. (1720 Big Lake Road, Cloquet, Minnesota, 55720) There are about 10-12 regular members. The Fond du Lac chapter also hosts the annual spring and fall gatherings of all Ojibwe Language Societies.
It's potluck, so bring a dish to pass. For more information, contact Dan Jones at (218) 879-0800.
International Falls Language Table
Meets Thursdays at the Rainey River Community College. Contact Diane and Steve Briggs.
Lac Courte Oreilles Language Table
Meets Mondays 5-7 p.m. at the LCO Tribal College. Contact Dennis and Cleo White.
Mille Lacs Language Table
Meets at District 1 ALU at 7pm on Wednesdays. Contact Brendan Fairbanks at brendan@tkdkims.com.
Red Lake Language Table
www.rlnn.net/ojibwemowin.html
For more information: Call Bill @ 218/679-3224 or email: zaagaate@paulbunyan.net
Ponsford - White Earth Language Table
Meets every Wednesday in Ponsford. Contact Dawn Goodwin.
How do I start a language table?