Nehiyawetan means "Let's speak Cree". This dynamic thirteen part series combines live action and animation in an innovative approach to making the Cree language accessible to young children. It follows a group of Aboriginal children as they learn to speak Cree in the city. The approach taken reinforces learning through play, music, adventure and storytelling. Nehiyawetan: Let’s Speak Cree promotes language retention, offers a Cree perspective of the world and encourages smart choices about living in the city.
Stories play an important role in Cree culture and Kai and Kayla are ready to learn the words for storytelling. They share their own stories, join their many friends and elders in a storytelling circle and visit Nerd Corps to find out about animation – another form of storytelling. Art Napoleon is the musical guest.
Titles included in this series:
Review
Sports
Canoeing in the City
Making Art
Theatre
Being Healthy
Winter Solstice
Sun, Moon, Stars
Music
Scary Stuff
Coyotes in the City
Pow-Wow
