Category Archives: Roman Syllabic Orthography

Getting the kids ready for bed…in Cree!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

In the spirit of the last post, nêhiyawêtân!, I have been trying to be more consistent with my use of Cree at home.  In order to do this, I’m focusing on certain periods of the day to really get the … Continue reading →

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Language and power

Posted on April 26, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

I talk about language a lot, so it is not strange that on various occasions people have brought up the issue of language as power. This has happened enough times that I’ve given it a fair amount of thought, without … Continue reading →

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Tân’si

Posted on April 18, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

Tân’si.  I think a good start for a first post is that word, “tân’si”. I use it when I answer my phone, when I prepare to introduce myself, when I write an email. It’s full of layers, that word. First … Continue reading →

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