Baabii

Baabii Baabii is a (mostly) friendly monster from an island in the Great Lakes who shares Anishinaabemowin. Marie, Ontario.

About Baabii
Baabii is a (mostly) friendly monster who lives on an island in the Great Lakes. He loves to share his passion for Anishinaabemowin through stories, songs, and activities. About the Puppeteer
John-Paul Chalykoff is an Assistant Professor in Anishinaabe Studies / Anishinaabemowin at Algoma University in Sault Ste. He is a member of Michipicoten First Nation, an Ojibwe community in Cana

da on the north-east coast of Lake Superior, where he has also served as an elected councilor. His work focuses on utilizing music and puppetry to encourage learning and retaining Anishinaabemowin, the Anishinaabe language. Earlier on in his career, John-Paul graduated from Algoma University/Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Anishinaabemowin. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with qualifications to teach Native Studies and History. He completed additional qualifications to teach Ojibwe and French as Second Languages. In addition to being an Ontario Certified Teacher in Good Standing through the Ontario College of Teachers, he holds a Master of Education from Lakehead University.

It's Winnie the Pooh! Woooow! Winnie's Hometown Festival
08/16/2026

It's Winnie the Pooh! Woooow!


Winnie's Hometown Festival

Baabii is excited to visit the Hundred Acre Wood! Winnie's Hometown Festival
08/16/2026

Baabii is excited to visit the Hundred Acre Wood!


Winnie's Hometown Festival

Baabii is headed to Winnie’s Hometown Festival in White River! 🐻💙🎶Join JP & Baabii on Saturday, August 15 for an Anishin...
08/13/2026

Baabii is headed to Winnie’s Hometown Festival in White River! 🐻💙🎶

Join JP & Baabii on Saturday, August 15 for an Anishinaabemowin / Ojibwe music and puppet show!

🎵 2:30 PM
🎵 4:00 PM

📍 White River Community Centre
6 Winnipeg Street, White River, Ontario

Visit, sing along, and spend some time with Baabii! 💙

Leaving East Gwillimbury, and Baabii needed to stop at John Candy Dr. before leaving!
06/20/2026

Leaving East Gwillimbury, and Baabii needed to stop at John Candy Dr. before leaving!

Sneak peak at the interior of Oshki-Miikaans (A New Path), an album of original songs in Anishinaabemowin.
06/19/2026

Sneak peak at the interior of Oshki-Miikaans (A New Path), an album of original songs in Anishinaabemowin.

Baabii's Summer Travel FundraiserHelp bring Baabii to communities! Proceeds support travel costs for performances.Album ...
06/18/2026

Baabii's Summer Travel Fundraiser

Help bring Baabii to communities! Proceeds support travel costs for performances.

Album Only: $15
Numbers Card Game Only: $15
3 Stickers Only: $10

🌟 Bundle Deal 🌟 $10 Discount! 🌟
Album + Numbers Card Game + 3 Sticker Pack: $30

Send a message, email [email protected], or respond to get yours. Drop off or shipping available.

Baabii's Spring and Summer 2026 tour dates are coming soon!
03/06/2026

Baabii's Spring and Summer 2026 tour dates are coming soon!

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