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Synopsis
Cree is the most widespread native language in Canada. The Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary is a highly usable and effective dictionary that serves students, business, governments, and media. Designed for speakers, students, and teachers of Cree; includes Cree-English and English-Cree sections. [See online dictionary at http://www.creedictionary.com or download the app from iTunes.]
Synopsis
This remarkable dictionary includes extensive Cree-English and English-Cree sections. It also includes: . parts of speech, . a "New Terms" supplement to the English-Cree section, . appendices on kinship terms, months and numbers, and terms commonly used in government, courts and other institutions. The Cree people constitute the largest Aboriginal language group in Alberta, and many other Cree-speakers live across Canada. This dictionary is based upon both Northern Cree (the "TH" dialect) and Plains Cree (the "Y" dialect). Work on the dictionary began in the mid 1970s through the initiative of Nancy LeClaire, a Cree nun from Hobbema. The dictionary has since had many other generous and dedicated contributors from among Alberta's Cree speakers. Despite its many years in the making, this dictionary will continue to grow and change along with a living language, helping Cree youth become more fluent in their language, and providing a bridge for others to appreciate its beauty. See online dictionary at http: //www.creedictionary.com or download the app from iTunes.
Synopsis
Cree is the most widespread native language in Canada. The Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alperta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestam kewasinahikan is a highly usable and effective dictionary that serves students, business, governments, and media. This remarkable dictionary includes extensive Cree-English and English-Cree sections based upon both Northern Cree (the "TH" dialect) and Plains Cree (the "Y" dialect). It also includes: parts of speech, a "New Terms" supplement to the English-Cree section, appendices on kinship terms, months and numbers, and terms commonly used in government, courts and other institutions. Work on the dictionary began in the mid 1970s through the initiative of Nancy LeClaire, a Cree nun from Hobbema. The dictionary has had many other generous and dedicated contributors from among Alberta's Cree speakers. The dictionary is designed for speakers, students, and teachers of Cree. See online dictionary at http: //www.creedictionary.com or download the app from iTunes.]
About the Author
Earle H. Waugh is Professor Emeritus and Director of the Centre for the Cross Cultural Study of Health and Healing in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.