New Program Uses Internet to Teach Speaking Skills
Rolland Nadjiwon
mikinakn at SHAW.CA
Fri Jun 5 20:53:57 UTC 2009
Thanks Cathy for the clarification. I believe my twisted path has been
straightened by an earlier post. Sure didn't take you all very long to
get back to me. I hadn't even logged off yet. Megwetch and good luck
with your very much needed project.
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wahjeh
rolland nadjiwon
Cathy Wheaton wrote:
> There are in fact, 4 major languages in Saskatchewan and several dialects
> of each.
>
> - Dene
>
> - Plain Cree
> - Woods Cree
> - Swampy Cree
>
> - Saulteaux
>
> - Nakota
> - Dakota
> - Lakota
>
> This project works with each First Nation language as a seperate entity
> which of course requires countless hours of work. Within each language and
> dialect are distinct cultural differences and histories. I doubt that
> there would be an attempt to standardize languages in our region as the
> diversity is very rich and treasured. I am sorry if the intent of the
> project was misinterpreted.
>
> If you go to the web site at www.allanadam.com and go to the lessons tab,
> you will see our list of several First Nations languages that we are
> working with!
>
>
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