Beginner’s Plains Cree for Adults will begin on October 5th. Class will run each Sunday from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $250 which covers instruction and materials. This class is only open to people for whom Cree is one of their traditional languages. Exceptions are made for partners of enrolled students, to facilitate use of the language at home. First Nations students who have a language related to Cree (Anishinaabemowin, Oji-Cree, Saulteaux) are also welcome to enroll.
There is still space for enrollment up to a maximum of 10 students. If you know of anyone in the Montreal area that could and would like to take this class, please pass on this information!
Hi Apihtawikosisan,
I remember you writing in a blog entry that Canadians should begin to learn the native language of the area they live in. However, because there are so many native languages, is there one that would give me a more advantage in learning?
Thanks.
There really isn’t much ‘social/economic capital’ in learning any Indigenous language…which is a serious factor in continuing language decline. In terms of “which language would allow me to understand the most number of related languages”, I’d got for Cree or Anishinaabemowin. Both of these languages are very related to one another, and once you start to learn one you quickly see the similarities in the other. Together, you would be covering a very large geographic area where these languages are used. BUT, I am a bit biased 😀
can you please tell me where classes are and a link to sign up. i miss my heritage
Do you know of any classes like this in the edmonton area??