Cree
Language
If you go to Chisasibi and we hope that you do, you will hear people speaking a
language that has its roots perhaps older than the pyramids of Egypt.
"It can be argued that the native language spoken by an individual shapes the
way in which he thinks about reality. The reality an individual observes is organized and
becomes meaningful entirely in terms of the specific language he speaks." - Rodney
A. Clifton
Semantic
Structures In Cree Language
Upon listening to our guides speak this ancient language, I could neither
figure out whether or not it had an Asian of European sound. All I can say is
that it was both musical and meaningful. I wished that I had more time to spend to
learn how to say a few words. - J. Lor
Cree Traditions
How We Got There
Frequently Asked Questions
Chisasibi Destination Wedding
Adventure and Cultural Tourism Survey
Chisasibi Information
James Bay Road Information
Trip Diary
Sharing Our Culture
Build an
Authentic Cree Teepee CD
Picture Slide Shows
Portrait Views
Landscape Views
Some Useful Links:
"A Cree Phrase Book"
Cree Online Language Class |
The Crees of Chisasibi - Sharing Our Culture
Some Cree Words and Meanings
Here are a few useful Cree words with their meanings in French and English that
you might find useful if and when you visit Chisasibi.
| Cree |
Francais |
English |
| Chi sa si bi |
Chisasibi |
Chisasibi |
| Wat chia |
Bonjour |
Welcome |
| Wat chia |
Au Revoir |
Goodbye |
| Chin is kum din |
Merci |
Thank You |
| Chi-sach-heetan |
Je vous aime |
I Love You |
| (too long to write <g>) |
Où est la salle de bains? |
Where is the bathroom? |
| Idim ma bee suum |
Nord |
North |
| Besuum aw datche |
Sud |
South |
| Itch sdoo |
Q'uest |
West |
| Waba noo datche |
Est |
East |
| Popoun |
Hiver |
Winter |
| Sigoun |
Printemps |
Spring |
| Niben |
Ete |
Summer |
| Degadjun |
automne |
Fall |
| Missitch stdoo nemass |
Grands Poissons |
Big Fish |
| Ituk |
Caribou |
Caribou |
| Nisk |
L'oie |
Goose |
| Min istuk |
Île |
Island |
| Weena buk |
Baie-James |
James Bay |
| Chisasibi |
Rivere Grande |
Grande Rivere |
| Indohoo |
Chasse |
Hunt |
| Inutch |
Aujourd'hui |
Today |
| Wabatcha |
Demain |
Tomorrow |
| Mistuk |
L'arbre |
Tree |
| Tanasin casoine |
Quel est ton nom? |
What is Your Name? |
| Tan atoponazine |
Quel age as-tu? |
How Old are You? |
| Mio tchichigaw |
C'est une belle journee |
It's A Nice Day! |
To See Some Pictures Taken In and
Around Chisasibi
Northern Lights at Chisasibi
Sunrise and Sunset
Some Chisasibi Scenes
Background Native Music -
"Through Eagles Eyes"
from Wind Walker Music
Please
take a few minutes to participate
in our Tourism Survey
For Cultural Tourism Information
Chisasibi Mandow Agency
P.O. Box 720
Chisasibi, Quebec
Canada J0M 1E0
Telephone: (819) 855-3373
Fax: (819) 855-3374
Inquires: Mandow
Agency
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