NEHI 106 - Nehiyawewin and Syllabics

NEHI 106: NEHIYAWEWIN AND SYLLABICS THE CULTURAL ASPECT
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YTC has a commitment to helping students achieve success in their life-long learning utilizing their first language in the courses offered in the YTC program. YTC's first priority is to ensure students know their Indigenous identity, including their language. All students are encouraged to learn and speak their language. To achieve this outcome, the Cree Immersion language courses will teach them to speak and write in Cree Syllabics. Developing Cree literacy includes language learning to enhance comprehension which enables reading and writing. The syllabics require skill and practice to achieve comprehension. Each class will entail total physical response (TPR), guest speakers, practice labs and presentations. Learning the skill of connection between language and culture will be emphasized.