Ever wonder what those little candy hearts might say if they were written in Cree? Solomon Ratt knows all kinds of sweet nothings (!) but I opted to keep this G-rated for classroom use. 😉
Maybe there’s even a classroom activity in this!
Audio from Solomon Ratt added (February 2020)
 | nîcimos | sweetheart |
|---|---|---|
 | môcikihtâtân | let's have fun |
 | kâkikê | forever |
 | kisâkihitin | I love you |
 | âmiy! | Awwww! |
 | nitôtêm | my friend |
 | pê-âkwaskitinin | come hug me |
 | kiya êkwa niya | you and me |
 | kikicimâkinâkosin | you're cute |
 | pê-ocêmin | come kiss me |
| no image (yet) | astam | come here |
| no image (yet) | awâs | go away |
| no image (yet) | piko îspihk | any time |
| no image (yet) | kimiyosin | you are beautiful |
| no image (yet) | kiwihkimâkosin | you smell nice |
| no image (yet) - and maybe not for kids! | I desire you | kitakâwâtitin |
| no image (yet) - and maybe not for kids! | pakitinamawin | let me have my way with you |
Be sure to look under Categories under “Valentines” on the menu at the right to find Valentine’s posts from the last few years, or click this link: https://creeliteracy.org/category/lesson-2/seasonal/valentines-day/
