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Jiingtamok past:
Almost every native community in this part of the North American continent has a gathering once a year which is known by most as pow wow. It is a time when we come together to dance and to sing. It is a social event practiced by the Anishinaabe people. Sometimes dancers and singers travel for many days to attend Jiingtamok. Sometimes this is the only time that some families and friends see one another. We really do not know how old this celebration is, but we look forward to it every year. The celebration of Jiingtamok was almost lost at one time because European religions and residential schools discouraged many native people from practicing what they had been doing from the beginning. Now this tradition is a vital part of our culture again and is welcomed by many nations in North America.
Jiingtamok present:
Today, we have two types of Jiingtamok, one is the traditional and the other is the competition. Traditional Jiingtamok is the oldest form and competition is relatively new. Competition is where dancers and singers compete with one another and prize money is awarded to the people that place. Some dancers and singers have made this lifestyle a career because they are excellent at what they do and take great pride in it. Many styles of dancing and singing are shared at both types of gatherings. These gatherings are usually a two day event, but some events can go longer.
Jiingtamok future:
We have faith in our children that they will never allow what has happened in the past to happen again. If we continue to teach our children our ways and our language, we can never loose it. If we take the time to show and practice our ways and our language with our children, they will in turn take the time in their lives to do the same.
Dances and Songs |
Dance–Niimwin |
Song-Ngamwin |
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Grand Entry |
Kchitwaabiindige zhigaawin |
Kchitwaabiindige zhingamwin |
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Veterans Honor |
Zhimaginishmnajaa zhigaawin | Zhimaginishmnajaa zhingamwin | ||
Honor |
Mnajaa zhigaawin | Mnajaa zhingamwin | ||
Intertribal |
Maamawi zhigaawin | Maamawi zhingamwin | ||
Crow Hop |
Aandeg zhigaawin | Aandeg zhingamwin | ||
Sneak Up |
Giimodizi zhigaawin | Giimodizi zhingamwin | ||
Men Traditional |
Kchi’anishinaabe zhigaawin | Kchi’anishinaabe zhingamwin | ||
Women Traditional |
Kchi’anishinaabe kwe zhigaawin | Kchianishinaabe kwe zhingamwin | ||
Men’s Grass |
Miishaashk zhigaawin | Miishaashk zhingamwin | ||
Women’s Jingle |
Mshkikii zhigaawin | Mshkikii zhingmawin | ||
Men’s Fancy |
Shkinwe zhigaawin | Shkinwe zhingamwin | ||
Women’s Shawl |
Shkinii kwe zhigaawin | Shkinii kwe zhingamwin | ||
Two Step |
Niizho zhigaawin | Niizho zhingamin | ||
Flag Song |
Aki’ewin zhigaawin | Aki’ewin zhingamwin | ||
Blanket Dance |
Waabowaani zhigaawin | Waabowaani zhingamwin | ||
Hoop Dance |
Maadiziwin zhigaawin | Maadiziwin zhingamwin | ||
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| Head veteran dancer |
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Naagaaniit zhimaaginish |
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| Veterans |
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Zhimaaginishak |
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Flag bearers |
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Aki’ewin niniwok miinawa kwewok |
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Head male dancer |
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Naagaaniit nini |
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Head female dancer |
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Naagaaniit kwe |
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Princess |
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Gaanagamin kwezenhs |
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| Male traditional dancer |
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Kchi’anishinaabe zhigaawi nini |
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| Male grass dancer |
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Miishaashk zhigaawi nini |
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| Male fancy dancer |
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Shkinwe zhigaawi nini |
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Female traditional dancer |
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Kchi’anishinaabe zhigaawi ninii kwe |
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| Jingle dress dancer |
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Mshkikii zhigaawi ninii kwe |
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| Shawl dancer |
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Shkinii kwe zhigaawi kwe |
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| Emcee |
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Giigadoo nini |
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| Drummers/singers |
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Adewege / Ngamo niniwok |
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Innovationist |
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Namaa nini / Namaa ninii kwe |
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Arena director |
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Naagaanzit |
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Traders |
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Odaawe nini / ninii kwe |
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Pow wow committee |
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Naagaanzijik |
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Drummer |
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Adewege nini |
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Female Singer |
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Ngamo nini kwe |
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Click here to watch the Jiingtamok slide show (Flash video with audio).
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