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Language through play
Tools built for learners of every level
Turtle Cards
Ataage Agindaasonan
Learn Anishinaabemowin through play. It plays like Crazy Eights, easy to pick up. Every deck comes QR access to the digital companion that includes: audio from a fluent speaker, bonus phrases for immersion, digital rules and instructions, difficulty modifiers for different proficiency levels.
Ataage Agindaasonan launched on Kickstarter and was funded at 124% by 118 backers.
Who is this for?
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For Families and Learners
Shop for language toolsFun, accessible way to learn Ojibwe together. No prior knowledge needed. Perfect for families, language tables, and individual learners.
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For Programs and Teams
Learn about WorkshopsLive workshops that combine gameplay, language, and reflection. Available in Winnipeg and virtually.
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For Schools and Organizations
Does this fit my organizationOur Turtle Cards keep students engaged, coming with audio from fluent speakers. See our packages with facilitator materials for schools.
Bulk pricing available.
Baby Turtle Cards
Seven Sacred Teachings Prompt Cards
Play prompt cards for early childhood educators.
Original animal art.
Anishinaabemowin vocabulary.
Action and building prompts.
Learn Together
Game nights.
Workshops.
Educator prep.
Whether it's a classroom, a community event, or a team looking to reconnect with language, we bring the game and the guidance. We'll find a format that fits.
Who We Are
Giigido Mikinaak creates games and tools that bring Anishinaabemowin into everyday life. We work directly with fluent speakers, with their permission and full credit, because language isn't something to extract, it's something to build a relationship with.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
Can teachers use these resources in classrooms?
Please do! Reach out to aaniin@giigidomikinaak.ca to find out more about our institutional pricing packages.
Do you offer bulk pricing for schools and programs?
Yes! We offer discounted pricing for orders of 5+ decks. Contact us for institutional pricing and purchase orders.
The words you use are different to the ones I know
There are many dialects in our languages. Two neighbouring communities can have different words and translations. Just because it's different, doesn't mean they're wrong.
We acknowledge these differences by stating the name and community of our translators, with their permission.
Are you going to do more languages?
Yes, our goal is to expand into more Indigenous languages! This process can be lengthy.
Proper connections must be made and we treat our creation process with care, especially when it comes to regions and nations we are not familiar with.
If you know anyone who may be interested in collaborating on translations, they can reach out at aaniin@giigidomikinaak.ca
Can I train these words on AI?
No. Our languages are a gift and this directly takes jobs away from Indigenous communities. Language is more than just words. It's action and reciprocity. You need to build a relationship with the languages, not steal from them.