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Foreign Language Study Native American Languages

Nenapohs Legends

edited and translated by Margaret Cote

Publisher
University of Regina Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2011
Category
Native American Languages, Language Experience Approach
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780889772199
    Publish Date
    Oct 2011
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

These seven tales are the traditional teaching stories of Nenapohs, the Saulteaux culture hero and trickster. Oral in origin, they have been passed on through generations by the traditional teachers, the Elders.

For the first time, they are published and made available in Nahkawewin or Saulteaux, the westernmost dialect of the Ojibwe language.

Each story is illustrated and is presented in both Standard Roman Orthography and syllabics, with English translation. The book also includes a pronunciation guide and a Saulteaux-to-English glossary.

About the author

Margaret Cote has had a distinguished career in education, including many years at First Nations University of Canada. She is the author of numerous publications, including Nēnapohš Legends and children’s books aimed at preserving and teaching the Saulteaux language. Margaret lives in Regina, SK.

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