Deep in our side yard, under stately pines and spruce trees, near the birch tree a few Anishaabe children are camped. Maangoonhs (little loon), Waaboz (little rabbit) and blue eyed boy Wawashkeshiinhs (small deer). The latter is a hunter and has hung toy beaver by the tail in his wigwam. Waaboz is also a hunter but has his puppy on his lap as he listens to his mother's stories. He prefers to take his spear and fish in the flower gardens. Maangoonhs is preparing herbs for the midday meal. The wigwams are shabby and the sheets and stuffed animals get collected quickly as the rain comes.
Lessons are learned as imaginations soar.
Lessons will be completed in front of the fireplace inside.
(names taken from anishinaabemdaa.com/diminutive.htm
where the language can be listened to.)
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