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People being interviewed by media at Anishinaabemowin-dubbed Star Wars premiere.

Indigenous

The Force is strong with Anishinaabemowin: Honouring National Indigenous Languages Day

March 31, 2025 — 
March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It is also a time to reflect on the importance of revitalization efforts and the urgent need to preserve Indigenous languages for future generations.

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Costumed Star Wars characters pose with voice actors and producers on red carpet in front of Star Wars sign.

Faculty of Arts

PHOTOS: Anishinaabemowin-dubbed Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading): A New Hope debuts in Winnipeg

August 14, 2024 — 
Voice cast, producers and fans celebrate at world premiere, which took place August 8, 2024 at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg

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group picture including Star Wars characters for world premiere of Star Wars-Ojibwe version at Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8, 2024

What’s up on Disney Plus: Premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope – Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Version

August 9, 2024 — 
A good overview of the official premiere of Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope, held last night at the Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8.

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Pat Ningewance-Nadeau

Faculty of Arts

The Globe and Mail: The new hope for Star Wars? An Ojibwe family in Winnipeg

August 1, 2024 — 
The new hope for Star Wars? An Ojibwe family in Winnipeg

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Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope: an alliance to revitalize the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language set to make its premiere August 8, 2024

June 28, 2024 — 
The Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) version of Star Wars: A New Hope makes its debut August 8, 2024 at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Pat Ningewance-Nadeau

UM Faces and Spaces: Pat Ningewance-Nadeau, Department of Indigenous Studies

May 3, 2024 — 
Maintaining the vitality of Indigenous languages, especially the Ojibwe language is Pat Ningewance-Nadeau's passion. Read on to find out more about Pat and her exciting role in the Star Wars universe.

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Faculty of Arts

APTN News: Lucasfilm, APTN join plans for Ojibwe version of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’

December 19, 2023 — 
Lucasfilm, APTN join plans for Ojibwe version of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’

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