tawâw, welcome! Let’s begin with an introduction to nêhiyawêwin, beginning first with a discussion of fluency. Before you begin your language learning journey, it’s important to set a goal for yourself, and consider the ways in which you hope to be using the language.
Video 1a: Models of Fluency (8:50 min)
Watch the video below, and then go on to the next one. You can toggle closed captions on and off by clicking on CC in the video itself.
Video 1b: Cree Language Breadth (10:33 min)
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This video discusses the different dialects of Cree, and how it is related to other Indigenous languages. Please watch this, and go on to the last video in this lesson.
Video 1c: Standardization (10:17 min)
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Learn about some of the issues with creating and using a standardized written form for nêhiyawêwin. After this video, go on to the exercise, which is just an open-ended question about what your expectations are for your language learning journey.
Exercise 1 (no KEY)
Below, you will find an embedded PDF document. You can copy down the questions and answer them in your own fashion, or you can download the document and work directly in it. The option is always yours! These two questions are open-ended, and meant to spark reflection. There are no right or wrong answers, and your answers won’t be marked, nor is there a KEY for this exercise at the end of this module.