Merry Christmas to all our friends, wherever you’re hiding out there. We wish all the very best of the season to you and yours, and a new year filled with lots of love and learning,
And don’t forget to share a greeting with Sasquatch if you see him!
miyo-manitowi-kîsikanisik! (y-dialect, Plains Cree)
mitho-makosîkîsikanisik! (th-dialect, Woodlands Cree)
mino-manitowikîsikanisik! (n-dialect, Swampy Cree)
Special thanks to Kecia Cook who gave us permission to use this image. For bonus points, she was an FNU student of the Solsquatch himself! You can find more of her work at https://www.facebook.com/MikisiwPinesiw/, or on Instagram as mikisiwpinesiw.
For more free, printable Christmas cards (along with audio files for pronunciation, and lots of Christmas carols, try using the magnifying glass for “Christmas” or “Christmas Card”.
5 Responses
Merry Christmas to everyone at Cree Literacy Network! I love how you’ve incorporated different Cree dialects into your message—it’s such a meaningful way to celebrate language and culture. Wishing you all a season full of peace, joy, and continued learning!
Special thanks to Kecia Cook who gave us permission to use this image.
Merry Christmas to you too! Highlighting the different Cree dialects really makes the message special. Wishing everyone at the Cree Literacy Network a wonderful holiday season!
Love the Christmas vibes here! It’s like a warm hug from the season. Reminds me of the time I attempted to sing carols in three different languages at a family gathering—let’s just say my pronunciation could scare the snow off the trees! 😂
What a wonderful Christmas message! I love how the Cree Literacy Network brings joy and community together. Just this past holiday, I organized a storytelling night with local Indigenous youth and saw firsthand how meaningful shared stories can be. It’s inspiring to see initiatives like yours celebrating language and culture!