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Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo Ojibwe Phrase of the Day: Minawanigozi Oshki Gikinoonowin! Happy New Year!

By Michael Lyons,
Heidi Holtan
Published March 21, 2022 at 1:07 PM CDT

Michael Lyons brings us Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo

In the Anishinaabe way Spring is called “Ziigwan” and is known as the New Year. Natasha and Nanaboozhoo sing Auld Lang Syne and make New Year’s resolutions. They wish us all a Happy New Year in Ojibwe. Minawanigozi Oshki Gikinoonowin!

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For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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