124% funded on Kickstarter. 118 backers. In homes, classrooms, and language programs across Canada.

  • For Families and Learners

    A fun way to bring Ojibwe into your home. No background required. The card game, plus printable activities like bingo, flashcards, and word searches to keep language learning going between sessions.

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  • For Programs and Teams

    Live workshops that combine gameplay, language, and reflection. Available in Winnipeg and virtually.

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  • For Schools and Organizations

    Bulk packages with facilitator materials, substitute-teacher-friendly instructions, and invoice options for purchase orders. Printable classroom resources coming soon.

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What's in the deck

Ataage Agindaasonan is a familiar feeling card game with a low learning curve. Every deck includes number cards, action cards, and beginner phrases, plus a QR code linking to the digital companion.

The companion has audio recordings from a fluent Anishinaabemowin speaker so anyone can hear the words pronounced correctly, no teacher required. It works at a kitchen table, a language class, a community game night, or a school program where the language teacher is away.

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More ways to learn

Ataage Agindaasonan is the foundation, but language learning sticks when it shows up in more than one place.

Alongside the card game, Giigido Mikinaak is building a set of printable Ojibwe resources including bingo cards, crosswords, flashcards, and word searches, designed to complement the game and support independent practice at home or in the classroom. The card game is available now.

Printable resources are coming soon.

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A little about why this exists

My name is Shyla. I'm Turtle Clan and second generation cut off from my community. Learning Anishinaabemowin changed something in me. It gave me a sense of belonging I didn't know I was missing. I also know how scary it can be to start. The fear of saying something wrong. The guilt of not knowing more. Those feelings are real and they stop people before they even begin. Giigido Mikinaak exists to make the beginning feel less impossible. These tools are for anyone who wants to build a relationship with the language, wherever they're starting from.

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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.