Storyteller: James
Languages: English and Mohawk
About the story: James reflects on how his children’s learning Mohawk has impacted the whole family.
Learn more: At the end of his story, James talks about the power of speaking the first words and the last words of each day in Mohawk. In these language activities, we share loving words a parent can speak every day to their child in Cree, Mohawk and Anishnaabemowin. Speaking of love, we have also added an age old favourite—Skinamarink—as a way to sing ‘I love you’ to your child.
Culture and Language Activities
Loving words and phrases in Anishnaabemowin
Learn phrases: Practice these loving words and phrases in Anishnaabemowin. You can incorporate into your daily life with friends and family.
Loving words and phrases in Cree
Learn phrases: Practice these loving words and phrases in Cree. You can incorporate into your daily life with friends and family.
Loving words and phrases in Mohawk
Learn phrases: Practice these loving words and phrases in Mohawk. You can incorporate into your daily life with friends and family.
“I love you” Testimonial
Learning Strategy: Janza tells us why learning to say “I love you” matters to her.
gizaagi’in (skinamarinky do)
Vocabulary: Learn how to say I love you to the tune of skinamarink.