Anishinaabe Winter Bird Names Nature Guide (pre-orders)

Pre-orders now available! Anticipated shipping date: Mid-February

This is the second work of Anishinaabe bird names from Bineshiinyik by Creator’s Garden — this time focused on winter birds!

The booklet continues to introduce the Anishinaabe way of observing birds— a practice rooted in deep attention, reflection, and a multigenerational relationship with the land. Many bird names in Anishinaabemowin have been lost over time, while others vary across communities.

A single species may have multiple names, each reflecting a unique perspective. The names shared here are not definitive truths but thoughtful choices made by the authors to represent each bird as accurately as possible.

Each name carries a story—how it was shared, how it has traveled, and the many meanings woven into it. These stories are countless, and we invite you to explore them further by joining our live events, whether online or on the land.

The knowledge in this booklet comes from the many Knowledge Keepers who have generously shared bird names with Joseph Pitawanakwat throughout his teaching journeys across North America. This guide is laminated for weather resistance.

You can also order the 1st Anishinaabe Bird Names Nature Guide!