Reading and Writing Bush Cree: Sakw Nhiyawwin Ayamihcikwin Ikwa Masinahikwin
by Connie Twin, Tanya Larissa FontaineEstimated delivery 3-12 business days
Format Paperback
Condition Brand New
Description A Vital Resource to Preserve, Teach, and Live the Bush Cree Language Reading and Writing Bush Cree is a heartfelt, practical, and approachable guide for fluent speakers and Cree language educators who want to learn to read and write sakâw nîhiyawîwin--Bush Cree, or the Northern Y dialect. Written by Connie Twin, a first-language speaker from Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta, and Tanya Fontaine, a dedicated Cree language learner and educator, this book bridges oral fluency with written literacy to support language preservation and revitalization. Through personal stories and cultural insight, the authors guide readers into the structure of Cree grammar and the use of Standard Roman Orthography (SRO). With clear examples of both fluent and full written forms, this book also sheds light on how Cree sounds are represented in writing and highlights important differences between Northern and Southern Y dialects. This is more than a how-to book--it's a call to keep sakâw nîhiyawîwin alive for future generations. Features A first-language speaker's perspective on learning to read and write CreeFocus on sakâw nîhiyawîwin (Bush Cree / Northern Y dialect)A step-by-step introduction to Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) and syllabicsNeed-to-know basics of Cree reading, writing, grammar, and Y dialect variation
