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By KBFT 89.9FM Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio

Anishinaabe word of the day, musical performances and interviews, local and regional news and more! Brought to you by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio. www.kbft.org
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"My back is bothering me" - WOTD w/Karen Drift

KBFT 89.9FM PodcastFeb 15, 2022

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North Country Fishing Report - May 5th, 2023

North Country Fishing Report - May 5th, 2023

Fishing report for the northern area of Minnesota. From Northern North Dakota to Northern Minnesota. Local fishing guides from North Dakota - Clay Houle (701) 550-0956,  Red Lake / Bemidji - John Seelye (218) 368-7246, Lake of the Woods - Aaron Phillipe (218) 452-0612.

May 05, 202330:00
North Country Fishing Report - April 28th, 2023

North Country Fishing Report - April 28th, 2023

Fishing report for the northern area of Minnesota. From Northern North Dakota to Northern Minnesota. Local fishing guides from North Dakota - Clay Houle (701) 550-0956,  Red Lake / Bemidji - John Seelye (218) 368-7246, Lake of the Woods - Aaron Phillipe (218) 452-0612.


Apr 28, 202329:50
"Could you talk for a while" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Could you talk for a while" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "could you talk for a while" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 28, 202300:40
"Your cap" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Your cap" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "your cap" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 26, 202300:32
"Wife" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Wife" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "wife" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Apr 25, 202300:32
"That girl is always fighting - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"That girl is always fighting - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "that girl is always fighting" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 24, 202300:46
North Country Fishing Report - April 21st, 2023

North Country Fishing Report - April 21st, 2023

Fishing report for the northern area of Minnesota. From Northern North Dakota to Northern Minnesota. Local fishing guides from North Dakota - Clay Houle (701) 550-0956,  Red Lake / Bemidji - John Seelye (218) 368-7246, Lake of the Woods - Aaron Phillipe (218) 452-0612.


Apr 24, 202330:00
"Please help me" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Please help me" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "please help me" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 21, 202300:40
"Outside" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Outside" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "outside" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Apr 20, 202300:32
"Maple sugar" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Maple sugar" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "maple sugar" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Apr 18, 202300:39
"Lake Vermilion" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Lake Vermilion" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "Lake Vermilion" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 17, 202300:37
"Kids" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Kids" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "kids" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 16, 202300:32
"Just a boy" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Just a boy" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Just a boy" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Apr 15, 202300:34
North Country Fishing Report - April 14th, 2023

North Country Fishing Report - April 14th, 2023

Fishing report for the northern area of Minnesota. From Northern North Dakota to Northern Minnesota. Local fishing guides from North Dakota - Clay Houle (701) 550-0956,  Red Lake / Bemidji - John Seelye (218) 368-7246, Lake of the Woods - Aaron Phillipe (218) 452-0612.

Apr 14, 202326:43
"I want to drink coffee" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"I want to drink coffee" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "I want to drink coffee" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 14, 202300:37
"House" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"House" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "House" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 13, 202300:37
North Country Fishing Report - April 7th, 2023

North Country Fishing Report - April 7th, 2023

Fishing report for the northern area of Minnesota. From Northern North Dakota to Northern Minnesota. Local fishing guides from North Dakota - Clay Houle (701) 550-0956,  Red Lake / Bemidji - John Seelye (218) 368-7246, Lake of the Woods - Aaron Phillipe (218) 452-0612.

Apr 12, 202330:00
"Good Morning" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Good Morning" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "Good Morning" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Apr 12, 202300:33
"Already" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Already" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "already" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Apr 06, 202300:32
"You should put tobacco outside" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"You should put tobacco outside" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "you should put tobacco outside" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Apr 05, 202300:37
"What did you cook?" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"What did you cook?" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "What did you cook?" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Apr 04, 202300:35
"Up All Night" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Up All Night" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "Up All Night" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Apr 03, 202300:34
"Talk" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Talk" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "talk" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 02, 202300:32
"School" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"School" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "school" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Apr 01, 202300:35
North Country Fishing Report - March 31st, 2023

North Country Fishing Report - March 31st, 2023

Fishing report for the northern area of Minnesota. From Northern North Dakota to Northern Minnesota. Local fishing guides from North Dakota - Clay Houle (701) 550-0956,  Red Lake / Bemidji - John Seelye (218) 368-7246, Lake of the Woods - Aaron Phillipe (218) 452-0612.

Apr 01, 202328:30
"Pay day today" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Pay day today" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "pay day today" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 31, 202300:37
"Bear wake up in spring" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Bear wake up in spring" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "bear wake up in spring" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 30, 202300:37
"socks" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"socks" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "socks" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 29, 202300:32
"Nett River" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Nett River" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "Nett River" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 28, 202300:36
3-28-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

3-28-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

Karen talks about how to use words with different genders, and the northern lights. Also listen to a sample of Karen Drifts language CD!

Mar 28, 202301:46:03
North Country Fishing Report - March 24th, 2023

North Country Fishing Report - March 24th, 2023

Fishing report for the northern area of Minnesota. From Northern North Dakota to Northern Minnesota. Local fishing guides from North Dakota - Clay Houle (701) 550-0956,  Red Lake / Bemidji - John Seelye (218) 368-7246, Lake of the Woods - Aaron Phillipe (218) 452-0612.

Mar 27, 202328:00
"my nose" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"my nose" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "my nose" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 27, 202300:36
"lost river" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"lost river" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "lost river" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 26, 202300:37
"kids ate mazaan" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"kids ate mazaan" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "kids ate mazaan" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 25, 202300:40
"Jingle Dress" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Jingle Dress" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "jingle dress" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 24, 202300:33
"I'm full, I ate too much" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"I'm full, I ate too much" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "I'm full, I ate too much" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 23, 202300:39
"hurry" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"hurry" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "hurry" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 22, 202300:32
"glasses" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"glasses" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "glasses" -  in Anishinaabemowin


Mar 21, 202300:35
3-21-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

3-21-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

Karen talks about how the natives used to take care of the land from berries to the lake, ceremonies performed to pay thanks for natural resources, naming ceremonies, and when her husband started getting sick.

Mar 21, 202301:33:22
"Ear" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Ear" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "ear" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Mar 19, 202300:31
"Drive safe as you go home" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Drive safe as you go home" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "drive safe as you go home" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Mar 18, 202300:38
North Country Fishing Report - March 17th, 2023

North Country Fishing Report - March 17th, 2023

Fishing report for the northern area of Minnesota. From Northern North Dakota to Northern Minnesota. Local fishing guides from North Dakota - Clay Houle (701) 550-0956,  Red Lake / Bemidji - John Seelye (218) 368-7246, Lake of the Woods - Aaron Phillipe (218) 452-0612.

Mar 17, 202330:00
"Big Island" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Big Island" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "big island" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Mar 16, 202300:34
3-16-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

3-16-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

Karen talks about ricing, the little spirits of the lake, the different names of the lakes in the Minnesota area, the connections of the different native peoples, and some words to use about going to work.

Mar 16, 202301:33:10
"Apple juice" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Apple juice" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "apple juice" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Mar 15, 202300:35
"Walleye tastes good" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

"Walleye tastes good" - Anishinaabe WOTD w/ Karen Drift

Karen Drift teaches us how to say "walleye tastes good" -  in Anishinaabemowin

Mar 15, 202300:34
2-23-23 – Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show – LIVE

2-23-23 – Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show – LIVE

Karen talks about the need for language teachers, the old council, traditional ways, and ceremonies.

Mar 14, 202301:25:59
2-28-23 – Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show – LIVE

2-28-23 – Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show – LIVE

Indigenous foods with Heart Warrior, Nett Lake School kids special coming up, tapping for Maple syrup, Native American medicine, dreams, and medicine men stories are featured in this episode.

Mar 14, 202301:43:18
3-2-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

3-2-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

The children at the Nett Lake School visit the studio. They perform introductions and sing a song with Karen Drift. George and Karen discuss the previous language teachers on the reservation.

Mar 14, 202301:32:39
3-14-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

3-14-23 - Anishinaabe Language & Culture Show - LIVE

Reincarnation, storytelling from elders, and words for greetings, meetings, and traveling. Of course, a lot more content and conversations!

Mar 14, 202301:38:51