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Cree Dictionary of Mathematical Terms for Elementary Classes
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Language Name
Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi.
Alternate Language Names
Cree, Naskapi, Montagnais, ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ, Nēhiyawēwin.
Region
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Northwest Territories, Canada.
Who
Willie Ermine, Aruz Sardarli, Ida Swan.
Others Involved
Jerry Saddleback (Elder); Nelson Benjamin Merasty (comments); Solomon Ratt (editorial assistance); Jessica Ruszowski (cover art); First Nations University of Canada, Regina, Saskatchewan (support); Printing Services at the University of Regina (printing).
Publishing Information
This dictionary was published in 2017 by the First Nations University of Canada.
How People are Cited
Elders, speakers, and contributors are referenced by name in the From Authors section at the beginning of the dictionary.
How Information is Cited
Previous Cree dictionaries, as well as educational math books and mathematical curricula, are cited in the From Authors section at the beginning of the dictionary and in the References section at the end of the dictionary.
Where is Information Coming from
Cree math terms in this dictionary comes from speakers and previous Cree dictionaries. Definitions for these math terms, as well as examples used, come from existing mathematical curricula and educational materials from various Canadian provinces.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical and digital book.
Access
The print version of this dictionary is available through select libraries. The digital version of this dictionary is available open access online.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Cree.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, monodirectional word list, specific to mathematical terms.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organised alphabetically by English headword. Each entry contains the definition of the term and its source in previous math curricula, followed by an example or visual aid if applicable, and the Cree word for the math term.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ✅ | Included in some entries |
| Example phrases | ❌ | Examples of the term are included, but no sentence examples |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
External Links
Reference on WorldCat: https://search.worldcat.org/title/1096223059
View the dictionary open access on the Cree Literacy Network website: https://creeliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Cree-Dictionary-of-Mathematics-Terms-for-Elementary-Classes.pdf