Category Archives: Our Elders Speak

Francis McAdam Saysewahum: Heart Lodge

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Arden Ogg

Thanks to Sylvia McAdam for permission to post this video of her her wonderful father, Francis, teaching from his hospital bed on August 20th. He needs one of those t-shirts that say, “Old School Cree: Built to Last”. I would … Continue reading →

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mino tipiska, nohkom! Have a happy birthday, kohkom Sarah Harper

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Arden Ogg

The Cree Literacy Network is in great company today sending our very best wishes to Sarah Harper, who is celebrating her 111th birthday yesterday at Bunibonibee Cree Nation (Oxford House, Manitoba). Sarah is also being celebrated in the Winnipeg Free Press in … Continue reading →

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Wayne Jackson’s Podmatic Cree Language Podcasts

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Arden Ogg

More good listening in Cree, courtesy of Wayne Jackson and Blue Quills College. Looking forward to hearing more of Jerry Saddleback and other elders speaking Cree and talking about their understanding. hay-hay, Wayne, for letting me share this here! http://nehiyaw30.podomatic.com/ Today’s … Continue reading →

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Louise Loon Carves a Goose – and Goes Viral!

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Arden Ogg

Cree Literacy is so much more than learning to read! In this video, shared by Cree Radio CBC, (now with over 7,000 views), Louise Loon from the east coast of James Bay demonstrates – with narration in her Eyou dialect … Continue reading →

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Helen Chief Speaks Out about Mother Earth in Cree

Posted on April 15, 2015 by

Wise words in any language, but beautifully spoken here in Cree by Helen Chief of Island Lake, Saskatchewan, who very kindly agreed to let me post her video here, along with the translation of her cousin Celina Jones, and with word-for-word … Continue reading →

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Francis McAdam Saysewahum: An Invitation

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Arden Ogg

An invitation — in Cree — from the father of Idle No More founder Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum, to everyone who is able to join together and do all they can on October 7th in defense of our land and water, … Continue reading →

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