Gikinawaabi was designed to ground early learning activities in our traditional lifeways.  The skills needed for early reading, math, and language are all inherent in our culture.  In today’s world, we recognize the importance that children’s experience in school has on the rest of their life.  We also recognize connecting children to their lifeways and language also helps them throughout their lives.  The content of Gikinawaabi targets specific school readiness skills by utilizing the innate richness of our Anishinaabe way of life.