nēhiyawēwin 10, 20, 30
30.1.2
Understand and interpret language as a connected set of ideas expressed in sentences.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | interprets and explains the proceedings of meetings regarding topics relevant to cultural areas of study, such as land claims, or chief and council meetings |
| (b) | interprets and explains or invites a speaker to share traditional narratives of the people: histories, moral stories, songs, informational texts, inspirational speeches |
| (c) | interprets and produces speeches with a variety of purposes, such as inspirational, political, tributes and guidance, with the help of kēhtē-aya or other adults in the community |
| (d) | interprets contemporary reflections in various mediums that relate to cultural areas of study, such as documentaries on social problems in the community, theatre, magazine articles |
| (e) | reads and interprets text that has been transcribed from the oral tradition of nēhiyaw people on a topic that is familiar to the student (contemporary lifestyles, fishing, hunting,) |
| (f) | reads and interprets informational text that may be unfamiliar but relevant to research needs of the student |
| (g) | translates text between a nēhiyaw language and another language |
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R011887
tānisi-kākī-itāhkamikahk piyak-ispathiw. Woodland Cree (TH)
While Jack and Okinis are at home sick, they remember the good times they had last summer. This authentic resource will provide an opportunity for students to test their knowledge and understanding of the Cree language. There is a set of questions to go along with a short description of each image. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters. The text is solely in Woodland Cree, “TH” dialect.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.00
Record posted/updated:
July 16, 2021
R012007
nipostiskīn nipostiskawāw. Woodland Cree (TH)
This short book introduces basic clothing vocabulary and how to use the phrase "I wear...” The Cree alphabet is included, and the text is solely in Woodland Cree, “TH” dialect.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$5.00
Record posted/updated:
July 16, 2021
R013615
Big Skunk. Plains Cree (Y)
This black and white storybook is written in Plains Cree (“Y” dialect), syllabics, and contains English translations. It is a retelling of a story that the author remembers hearing when he was a child on the trapline in Northern Saskatchewan. Included in the book are storytelling suggestions and questions to guide discussion. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$4.00
Record posted/updated:
July 16, 2021
R013517
nīmihitowak. Plains Cree (Y)
Grandmother and grandfather celebrate their 50th anniversary with a feast and dance. This resource is an authentic, illustrated short story. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters. The text is solely in Plains Cree, "Y” dialect.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$5.00
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 2021
R013640
kiyokēw wāpan. Plains Cree (Y)
Wapan gets bit by okinis dog. This resource is a short illustrated story. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters. The text is solely in Plains Cree, "Y” dialect.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$4.50
Record posted/updated:
July 16, 2021
R013614
Teaching Cree Through Actions and Pictures. Plains Cree (Y)
Using the Total Physical Response approach to language teaching, this book provides a detailed description of how to do the action for the Cree word that is being taught. It includes samples of Cree grammar in Plains Cree (“Y” dialect).
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.00
Record posted/updated:
July 16, 2021
R010635
100 Days of Cree
Based on a series of Facebook posts, the 100 short chapters or "days" in the book introduces a chain of related words, addressing both traditional and contemporary topics. It may be used to support developing Cree language skills and relates many words to notions present in Cree culture, explaining how some words are formed. A guide to Cree pronunciation is included. The Y dialect is used in the text. Caution: A few topics within the text may not be deemed appropriate for a school setting.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 16, 2021
R010636
Nehiyawewin: itwewina = Cree : Words, Volume 1: Cree-English
This is the first volume of a two-volume Cree dictionary that documents the Cree language. It provides a guide to the spoken form for non-speakers and a guide to the written forms (both SRO and Syllabics) for speakers and non-speakers alike. Cree language professionals, as well as elders, were consulted in the creation of this book, citing various sources with over 15,000 Cree entries. This first volume provides Cree to English translations.
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Nehiyawewin: itwewina = Cree : Words, Volume 2: English-Cree
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$69.95 (two volumes)
Record posted/updated:
July 16, 2021