ONLINE: Ojibwe Language Translation of the Little Prince (Ogimaans) - January Series

Ojibwe Language Translation of the Little Prince (Ogimaans) - January Series
January 12, 19, 26 | 6pm-7pm | Zoom
Cost: $80*, scholarships available at checkout
*Book will be picked up at Cook County Higher Education or purchased from: https://msupress.org/9783947994588/ogimaans/ 
Instructor: Michael Zimmerman Jr.

"Ogimaans is the first translation of The Little Prince in an Indigenous language of the North American continent." Translated by Margaret Noodin, Angela Mesic, Michael Zimmerman Jr and Susan Wade "This edition conforms to the spelling used in the western part of the diaspora."Le Petit Prince is a story beloved by readers across the globe. It is an aadizookaan, an epic teaching tale, that speaks to our souls about the secrets and lessons of being alive. As it moves from one language to another the core meaning remains the same, but each translation offers a perspective on being that contributes to our shared understanding.  

Learn about the impact of the sentiment when translated. "There is no comparison between seeing with one’s heart or with one’s eyes. There is instead a reminder that by letting go of what is material one can best understand emotions and ideas. The literal translation of “Giga-waabamin,” ogii-idamini waagoshan. “Noongom giwii-wiindamoon gaadooyaan, wenipanag: Mii eta dash giwii-nisidawendaan apii boonigidetaazoyan bwaa-waabanjigaadeg maamawigichi-inendaagwag.” is close to: “I will see you again, said the fox. Now I will tell you what I have been hiding which is simple: You will understand when you let go of everything that the unseen is most important.” This is the magic of the little prince, by listening to him, we learn to listen better to ourselves and all the beings who have secrets to share

We hope that by coming together to share in this translated story we will also gain a better understanding of the Anishinaabemowin language. We welcome learners of all levels!

Anishinaabemowin is the language of the Odawa, Potawatomi, and Ojibwe people centered in the Great Lakes region of North America.

Anishinaabemowin and Culture Instructor: Michael Zimmerman Jr. is an enrolled member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana. He has formerly worked as their Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Tribal Historian, and lead Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act consultant. He previously worked as the Ojibwe Language and Culture Instructor at the Indian Community School of Milwaukee. He is currently a consultant on Potawatomi language for his band and Forest County as well as a language instructor at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.