Tag Archives: Alberta

Cree classes teach language from the inside out

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Arden Ogg

A nice piece by Brent Wittmeier from the Edmonton Journal about Reuben Quinn of Blue Quills and his “star chart” approach to teaching syllabics – and other cultural connections. Cree classes teach language from the inside out.

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Edmonton Journal Salutes Maskwacis

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Arden Ogg

Video: Round Dance at Maskwacis http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Drumming+dancing+celebration+herald+beginning+Maskwacis/9339234/story.html

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CBC News: Cree Names for New Edmonton Bridges

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Arden Ogg

The city of Edmonton is using Plains Cree words to name two bridges on the southeast LRT extension in honour of the aboriginal community. Click here to read more.

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