Songbook and Cassette tape of Ojibwe songs set to
contemporary music like rock, country and rap.

Now anyone can learn the age-old language of Ojibwe while singing! "Baswewe" ("Echo"), a new songbook and cassette package, features 25 original songs in Ojibwe, which are set to contemporary music like rock, country and rap. Each song focuses on culturally significant topics, such as wild ricing and hunting. The innovative music program was developed for students at the Mille Lacs Band Nay Ah Shing Schools - now it is available to everyone. Click here to see a sample of the sheet music A sample of the songbook's contents. This book was created to contribute to the reinforcing of the teaching and speaking of the Ojibwe (Chippewa) language. Nay Ah Shing School is a Tribally operated K-12 educational institution of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. The band is located on the Western shore of Lake Mille Lacs in Minnesota, USA. Through the support of the Nay Ah Shing School Administration, the advise of the Elderly Advisory Committee, and the direction of the Program Director, Silvia Norbert, the "Ojibwe Language and Culture Program" developed a new educational approach using community resources. The focus of this program emphasizes the importance of preserving the Ojibwe Language while recognizing the language and culture are inseparable from one another. This book embodies both the unique language and culture of the Ojibwe people. All the songs in this book were specially created for this unique learning resource. To protect the integrity of the Ojibwe meaning, note that the English translation of these Ojibwe songs is not word for word. This song book is designed using contemporary music which fosters interest in and enjoyment of learning a second language. The music, songs and illustrations transcend cultural barriers and allow for a deeper understanding of Native American culture and tradition.

 

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