Date & time
Thursday, January 18, 2024
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
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Introduction to Cree Language
Pîkiskwêtân Learning Series
Speaker(s)
Manon Tremblay
Cost
This event is free
Organization
Contact
Where
Henry F. Hall Building
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Room H655.2
Wheel chair accessible
Yes
Pîkiskwêtân, the Indigenous Learning Series, is a continuous series of decolonizing and anti-racist Indigenous awareness training and professional development workshops. The series is open to Concordia staff, faculty and students.
New this year in our Pîkiskwêtân Learning Series, the Office of Indigenous Directions is excited to launch a workshop on the Cree language. Learning an Indigenous language is a great way to gain a unique insight on Indigenous perspectives and worldviews.
Structured like a fun and interactive introductory language class, but without the hassle and anxiety of exams and term papers, this not-for-credit workshop is for students, staff, and faculty who are interested in learning how to speak Cree and learning a bit more about what makes Indigenous people tick.
Please take note that the language taught is what is known as Western Cree, spoken west of the Ontario border. This is a markedly different dialect than the Cree spoken in Eeyou Istchee (Northern Québec). Of course, speakers of Eeyou/Eenou who want to find out how the other half speaks are more than welcome to participate and compare notes!
Who is this for:
- Cree and Métis individuals seeking to reclaim their language.
- Inquiring minds who want to know.
Date and time: First course on Thursday, January 18 that noon and every Thursday noon after that. Bring your lunch!
Please note that this is an in-person workshop. There will be no recording and no remote alternatives. Spaces are limited and Indigenous students, staff and faculty will be given first priority.