Boodwe To make fire Ganawishkodawe S/he tends to the fire Bokwaagmi Giizis minwaa Ziisibaakdadake Giizis maajii giizhoowaasigewok epiichi giizhigak minwaa naakshik geyaabi kisina. Nizhiitaawag ninaatigook wiimiigwewat mishkikiiwaaboo. The moons bring the warmth during the day and the cold at night. The maple trees prepare their medicine drink. ISHKODE Fire Our Oshkaabewis Nini Wok (male Helpers) have been given the rights and responsibly to care for and protect Ishkode. When our sacred fires are being lit, they ensure that these responsibilities are passed on to the younger generations. They also acknowledge the many different ceremony fires and how to work with each one.
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