CHI Miigwech, Big Thank You - Hardcover

by Astra Márta (Author), Jordan Stranger (Illustrator)

Chi miigwech means big thank you in Anishinaabemowin.

We can say chi miigwech for the natural world, the plants and animals and even the creatures we cannot see. Chi miigwech for our basic needs like food and shelter and for everything we feel and experience. Chi miigwech for the Seven Grandfathers Teachings: truth, love, honesty, courage, humility, wisdom and respect. And chi miigwech for you!

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chi miigwech means big thank you there is a lot to say chi miigwech for chi miigwech for food, clothing and shelter for the earth and everything in, on, above and underneath and chi miigwech for you!

Author Biography

astra márta writes under a pen name. With the great spirit in mind, chi miigwech was birthed by the desire to elaborate on saying "thank you for the food and everything that made it possible" before a meal. It is also an expression of gratitude and respect for everything that exists. astra is Anishinaabe from Manitoba and a survivor of the Sixties Scoop who grew up in the unceded Mohawk territory of Tiohtià ke (Montreal).

Jordan Stranger is an Anishinaabe artist and graphic designer, originally from Peguis First Nation, known for his colorful style represented through murals, illustrations and graphic design. His murals and artwork using cultural influences and symbolism can be found throughout the city of Winnipeg. Stranger's work is deeply rooted in the traditions within contemporary Indigenous culture, and he uses his life experiences and spiritual practice learned through Ojibwe teachings to drive his artistic passions.