Ganawenindiwag - Taking Care of Each Other

15525 Mendota Avenue, P.O. Box 416, Redby, MN 56670

Main: 218.679.3350 ┃ Toll Free: 888.404.0686 ┃ Fax: 218.679.4317

GANAWENINDIWAG

(Taking Care of Eachother)

CULTURAL PROGRAM

Learn Anishinaabe Culture & Traditional Knowledge.

Ganawenindiwag, which means "taking care of eachother" is a cultural program that shares Anishinaabe cultural and traditional values to empower families with knowledge they can carry on to the future.

We offer a wide variety of hands on activities which include:

Birch Bark Basket - Wiigwaasi-makak
Willow Basket - Oziisigobimizhii-makak
Deer Camp - Waawaashkeshi-gabeshi
Jingle Dress - Ziibaaska-iganagooday
Grass Dance - Maskosiw-niimi
Rabbit Snaring - Waabooz-agoodwagan
Moccassin Game - Makazinataagewin
Hand Drum - Nining-deweigan
Harvest Wild Rice - Bawa'am Manoominikwe
Trapping - Dasoonagaan-awesiinh-ag
Fish Camp - Gigoonh-gabeshi
Lacrosse - Baga'adowe

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a TANF relative
Must be a 477 relative

TANF and 477 Case Managers refer relatives to our program