Language
Anishinaabe: Original Peoples of the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States
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Miigwech: An expression of thanks
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Ceremony: Sacred rites/process for connection with the Creator
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Asemaa/Tobacco: Sacred medicine for communication with Creation
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Offerings: Items given in thanks to Creation
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Water Songs: Convey our love to Water
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Petitions: Anishinaabe prayers
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On her Moon-time: Menstruation time
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Eagle Staff, Eagle feather: carried to help
protect the water carrier and the copper vessel
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Nibi: Water
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Copper Vessel: Used to carry the Water
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Nga zhichige Nibi Onji: “I do it for the Water”
(A phrase used when the copper vessel is given to next walker)
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Anishinaabemowin: A term used to describe the language of the Anishinaabe
