The Detroit News. Pheasant said Anishinaabemowin is the language spoken by American Indians, although he added that different tribes use different dialects. He grew up on Manitoulin Island, Ont., and is an Ottawa Indian, although he is not a member of the local tribe. Tribal member Mike Snyder attended some of Pheasant's classes last year before work kept him away for several months. It's hard, but it's easy once you get the hang of it.
Kids pick it up right away while an older person has a harder time.
Some features of Anishinaabemowin can be confusing to people that are used to English. Kevin Braciszeski writes for the Ludington Daily News. This report was distributed by The Associated Press.