Translating and writing aphorisms, maxims, and proverbs to encourage the writing of Nishnaabemwin on social media. Translating these sayings is a good way to practice writing and communicating in the language.

Join Alphonse for an afternoon of Nishinaabemowin. Alphonse Pitawanakwat is a certified Language Instructor through Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. His first language is Anishinaabemowin. Alphonse is an enrolled member of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve on Manitoulin Island, Canada. He has been teaching the language for over 10 years at the University of Michigan. He retired from General Motors as a General Supervisor in Plant Engineering and Manufacturing after 33 years of service. He is a board member at Nokomis Learning Center in Okemos, Michigan.