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!
This bilingual book includes full text in both English and Anishinaabemowin.
“Concise text and bold visuals pair for an explanation of Anishinaabe expression of gratitude. The matter-of-fact text will speak to young readers as Stranger’s arresting, stylized illustrations weave a continuous thread across each page; swirling lines, simple shapes, and flat colors draw the eye and convey movement and energy. A wonderfully reverent exploration of all we have to be thankful for, pitched perfectly for a young audience.”