Central Ojibwa

The Central Ojibwa language, also known as Ojibwemowin or Ojibway, is an Anishinaabe language spoken by the Ojibwe people in North America. It is one of the largest Native American languages north of Mexico, with over 155,000 speakers in the United States and Canada. The Central Ojibwa dialect is considered the standard form of the language, and is used in educational materials, government publications, and media. The Central Ojibwa language is a member of the Algonquian language family, and is closely related to other Algonquian languages such as Cree, Blackfoot, and Menominee. It is written using a version of the Latin alphabet, and has a rich oral tradition. Central Ojibwa is spoken in many First Nations communities in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Minnesota. It is also the language of the Métis people, who have mixed European and First Nations heritage. The Central Ojibwa language is in danger of becoming extinct, as many young people are not learning it. However, there are efforts underway to revive the language, including language immersion programs and the creation of educational resources.