Introductory nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree Y dialect). No previous experience required.
tawâw: mechanics and content and FAQs
Completed
An introduction to the course mechanics and content. NOT LESSONS.
Lessons
Audience and Course Description Copyright About the developer FAQsModule pêyak: the language learning journey and sounds of nêhiyawêwin
In Progress
An exploration of things to consider on our language learning journey, and the sounds of nêhiyawêwin.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Fluency, breadth, and standardization Lesson 2: Impediments to language learning Lesson 3: Sounds of nêhiyawêwin Extension: ᐯᐱᐳᐸ / cahkipêhikanak / nêhiyawêwin syllabics Keys and Resources: Module pêyakModule nîso: getting ready for school and work
Imperative verbs to get you through the morning.
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Lesson 1: miyo-kîsikâw/it's a good day! Lesson 2: The imperative mode (VAI) Lesson 3: Preverbs Lesson 4: Vocabulary exploration and derivations Language Lab Keys and Resources: Module nîsoModule nisto: first day at a new school
Introducing yourself, talking about the day, and naming objects. [this module is incomplete]
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Lesson 1: awîna ana/who is that? Lesson 2: personal and emphatic pronouns Lesson 3: introductions and other vocab Keys and Resources: module nistoExtra Learning Resources
Essential nêhiyawêwin resources
Lessons
Standard Cree Alphabet: letter/sound books Online and print nêhiyawêwin dictionariesmâci-nêhiyawêtân © 2025 by Chelsea Vowel is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
