Language: Wenji-dkwaakzowed Mkwa

Wenji-dkwaakzowed Mkwa      

Why the bear has a short tail

 Mkwa, waamdashin ge-doodmaan ji-giigoonkeyaan.

Bear said,’Show me how to fish.’

Waagosh,ga pkwanege mkwamiing ,mii dash ji-tooyan gzow maa nbiing.

Fox said , ‘You make a hole on the ice and put your tail in the water.’

Pii dash giigoonh nwandang gzow chi- ketin ka wiikpidoon.

‘When the fish bites your tail you pull it out real hard.’

                                                                                                                      – Submitted by Glenna Beaucage, Nipissing First Nation