Tag Archives: Edmonton

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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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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Cree language courses in Saskatoon and Edmonton!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Arden Ogg

Here are posters received today for Cree language classes in Saskatoon and Edmonton. The Saskatoon classes are free on a drop-in basis. I’m waiting for confirmation, but I think the instructor is Darryl Chamakese. The Edmonton class is being taught … Continue reading →

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Another meeting in Edmonton

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Arden Ogg

Forwarded by Caylie Gnyra, of Little Cree Books, who organized a second meeting of Edmonton-area Cree speakers, teachers and students to discuss development of materials on Wednesday 6 March 2013. Looking forward to working with this crew, and getting some … Continue reading →

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