Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary [Paperback]

Nancy LeClaire (Author), George Cardinal (Author), Earle H. Waugh (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0888642849 | ISBN-13: 978-0888642844 | Publication Date: December 10, 1998 | Edition: Bilingual

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.

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Considered one of the University of Alberta Press's most important publications to date, the Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary was awarded two prestigious awards in 1999: the Alberta Scholarly Title of the Year and the Association of Canadian Studies Award of Merit.

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This remarkable dictionary includes extensive Cree-English and English-Cree sections:
* 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 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 LeClair, 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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 604 pages
• Publisher: University of Alberta Press; Bilingual edition (December 10, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0888642849
• ISBN-13: 978-0888642844
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,567,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, November 1, 2000

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Teddy Wilks (Tuscaloosa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary (Paperback)

When I was a boy my uncle tryed to teach me Cree...the language of my ancestors. I can only remember his voice. But now there is this dictionary that allows me to find precise meanings for words I dont remember clearly. The book will help keep the traditions of my people alive. an excellent book...highly recomended

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cree Dictionary, August 13, 2004

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Laura Redish (Twin Cities, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary (Paperback)

This is a terrific dictionary with thousands of entries in both the Northern and Plains Cree dialects. Entries also include multiple word forms to help language learners, and there is a supplement of modern Cree words (remember, Cree is still very much a spoken language, with many people who use it as their mother tongue). Grammar and pronunciation guide are not included.

4.0 out of 5 stars Item in good shape, November 18, 2009

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Mary K. Huntington (Lansing, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary: Alperta Ohci Kehtehayak Nehiyaw Otwestamakewasinahikan (Hardcover)

This was a Godsend find. I'm of 1/4 Cree decent and my daughter and I are trying to learn our ancient language. All the other sources for this book wanted more than my budget could spare. This source made it possible for us to take another step closer to our native roots. Thank-you.