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nēhiyawēwin: Cree Language for Beginners

Elder Mary Fineday

Cree Language Keeper

Fluent nēhiyawēwin speaker and language instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience.

About This Program

An introductory Plains Cree language course covering basic conversational skills, syllabics, greetings, kinship terms, and land-based vocabulary. Taught by fluent Elders and language keepers.

Program Details

Duration

10 weeks

Start Date

2026-03-10

End Date

2026-05-18

Location

Saskatoon, SK

Price

Free

Modules

Skills You'll Learn

Plains Cree BasicsSyllabics ReadingConversational Cree

Curriculum

Greetings & Introductions

Basic phrases, pronunciation, and syllabics

2 weeks

Kinship & Community

Family terms, community roles, and social phrases

3 weeks

Land & Nature

Animals, plants, seasons, and land-based vocabulary

3 weeks

Conversational Practice

Dialogue practice with Elders and language keepers

2 weeks

Free

Enrollment32/40

10 weeks

4 modules

Certificate included

Starts 2026-03-10

Free

32 enrolled