CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Ahkitehyaw (Ah-kee-tay-yow) – Layers / To keep warm here in the north, we layer our clothing when we’re out on the land. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Layers #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree #Cree
October 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Ahkitehyaw (Ah-kee-tay-yow) – Layers / To keep warm here in the north, we layer our clothing when we’re out on the land. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Layers #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree #Cree
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Nemissken (Neh-miss-gen) – Finding Something / Our grandkids love exploring, and finding new things to discover! Their curiosity reminds us that wonders exist all around us. #Discover #Finding #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree #Cree
October 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Nemissken (Neh-miss-gen) – Finding Something / Our grandkids love exploring, and finding new things to discover! Their curiosity reminds us that wonders exist all around us. #Discover #Finding #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree #Cree
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Kisakihetin (Ki-sah-gee-hit-in) – I Love You / Love is more than a word. It’s an action and a way of living. You can show love through care, kindness and respect. 💙 #Cree #CreeWord #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeLanguage #ValentinesDay #ValentinesWeek #LoveMonth #Nature #JamesBay
February 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Kisakihetin (Ki-sah-gee-hit-in) – I Love You / Love is more than a word. It’s an action and a way of living. You can show love through care, kindness and respect. 💙 #Cree #CreeWord #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeLanguage #ValentinesDay #ValentinesWeek #LoveMonth #Nature #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Ahnesketodamowin (Ah-nes-kay-toe-ta-mo-win) – Tradition / The spring hunt in James Bay is an important time to hunt for and gather food for the coming year, while passing down traditions to the next generations. 💙 #Tradition #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #JamesBay
April 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Ahnesketodamowin (Ah-nes-kay-toe-ta-mo-win) – Tradition / The spring hunt in James Bay is an important time to hunt for and gather food for the coming year, while passing down traditions to the next generations. 💙 #Tradition #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mehtiweh (Meh-tweh) – Play / Life on the land isn’t just about survival and hard work, it’s also about connection and making time to have some fun. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Play #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
October 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mehtiweh (Meh-tweh) – Play / Life on the land isn’t just about survival and hard work, it’s also about connection and making time to have some fun. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Play #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Sipiawpi (See-pee-ah-bee)– River Water / For generations, the Attawapiskat River has been our lifeline. Many families rely on it for fishing, for traveling to hunting grounds, and even for collecting drinking water. #creewordoftheweek #creeword #cree #language #sipiapi #river
June 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Nanaskamo (Nah-nass-kuh-moh) – Give Thanks / I’m grateful for the summer sunshine, and give thanks for the small blessings that are found in each day. #Nanaskamo #GiveThanks #Blessings #Gratitude #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
June 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Nanaskamo (Nah-nass-kuh-moh) – Give Thanks / I’m grateful for the summer sunshine, and give thanks for the small blessings that are found in each day. #Nanaskamo #GiveThanks #Blessings #Gratitude #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Washteo (Wash-tay-oh) – Light / The light from the sun guides us, warms the earth, and brings life to everything. ☀️ #Light #Sun #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
August 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Washteo (Wash-tay-oh) – Light / The light from the sun guides us, warms the earth, and brings life to everything. ☀️ #Light #Sun #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Shedsheep (Shee-sheep) – Duck / James Bay is home to many species of waterfowl, including ducks. #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #Duck #Ducks #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
August 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Shedsheep (Shee-sheep) – Duck / James Bay is home to many species of waterfowl, including ducks. #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #Duck #Ducks #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Keshewatisiwin (kih-shay-wah-ti-see-win) / May our hearts shine with kindness everyday. 💙 📷: JudySutherland #kindness #creewordoftheweek #creeword #cree #creelanguage #attawapiskat #jamesbay #ontario #canada
March 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Keshewatisiwin (kih-shay-wah-ti-see-win) / May our hearts shine with kindness everyday. 💙 📷: JudySutherland #kindness #creewordoftheweek #creeword #cree #creelanguage #attawapiskat #jamesbay #ontario #canada
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Gwesguyyaw (Gwess-kiy-yow) – Seasons Changing / At this time of year we say goodbye to warm summer days and hello to crisp fall nights. 🍂 📷: Judy Sutherland #Seasons #SeasonsChanging #Summer #Autumn #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
September 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Gwesguyyaw (Gwess-kiy-yow) – Seasons Changing / At this time of year we say goodbye to warm summer days and hello to crisp fall nights. 🍂 📷: Judy Sutherland #Seasons #SeasonsChanging #Summer #Autumn #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Muskwa (Muss-kwuh) – Bear / A fierce protector and symbol of strength, bears are deeply connected to the land and the spiritual world. Share your pictures of bear sightings in the comments below! #Bear #Bears #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree
July 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Muskwa (Muss-kwuh) – Bear / A fierce protector and symbol of strength, bears are deeply connected to the land and the spiritual world. Share your pictures of bear sightings in the comments below! #Bear #Bears #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Peekishiaow (Bee-gee-shee-ow) – Fog / When it’s foggy out on the land, it can be easy to lose your way. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Fog #Nature #FoggyLake #Weather #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
July 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Peekishiaow (Bee-gee-shee-ow) – Fog / When it’s foggy out on the land, it can be easy to lose your way. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Fog #Nature #FoggyLake #Weather #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Kishishendum (Ki-shi-shen-dum) – Passion / Something I am passionate about is being on the land, surrounded by family, beneath a sky like this. What is something you are passionate about? 📷: Judy Sutherland #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #Passion
May 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Kishishendum (Ki-shi-shen-dum) – Passion / Something I am passionate about is being on the land, surrounded by family, beneath a sky like this. What is something you are passionate about? 📷: Judy Sutherland #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #Passion
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mokishaywin (Moh-kuh-shay-win) – Celebration / Spending time on the land is a celebration of life, culture, and traditions. #Celebration #Celebrate #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
July 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mokishaywin (Moh-kuh-shay-win) – Celebration / Spending time on the land is a celebration of life, culture, and traditions. #Celebration #Celebrate #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Gahshimoshtendamin (Gah-she-moh-shten-duh-min) – Goals / The first month of the year is almost behind us! I’ve set a few goals for myself for 2025, have you? 💙 If you’d like to share your goals in the comments, please do! #Goals #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeWord #Cree
January 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Gahshimoshtendamin (Gah-she-moh-shten-duh-min) – Goals / The first month of the year is almost behind us! I’ve set a few goals for myself for 2025, have you? 💙 If you’d like to share your goals in the comments, please do! #Goals #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeWord #Cree
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Matinimakewin (Mah-tin-nay-mah-gay-win) – Sharing / In our Cree culture, sharing is something we do every day. Whether it’s food, stories, or knowledge, sharing strengthens our bonds as a community. #Sharing #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #Attawapiskat
April 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Matinimakewin (Mah-tin-nay-mah-gay-win) – Sharing / In our Cree culture, sharing is something we do every day. Whether it’s food, stories, or knowledge, sharing strengthens our bonds as a community. #Sharing #CreeWordOfTheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #Attawapiskat
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Poosin (Boo-zin) – Boating / Traveling by boat is a big part of life on James Bay. This time of year we travel by boat to go moose hunting, harvest from the land, and prepare for winter. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Boating #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree
October 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Poosin (Boo-zin) – Boating / Traveling by boat is a big part of life on James Bay. This time of year we travel by boat to go moose hunting, harvest from the land, and prepare for winter. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Boating #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #OmushkegowukCree
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Sikinesin (si-gi-nay-zhin) – Gratitude / I’m grateful for the land and all that it provides for us in the north. #Gratitude #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
April 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Sikinesin (si-gi-nay-zhin) – Gratitude / I’m grateful for the land and all that it provides for us in the north. #Gratitude #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Kayamendagoon (Kiy-yah-men-tah-guun) – Peaceful / There’s nothing like a peaceful sunrise to start the day. 🌅 📷: Judy Sutherland #Peace #Peaceful #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
September 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Kayamendagoon (Kiy-yah-men-tah-guun) – Peaceful / There’s nothing like a peaceful sunrise to start the day. 🌅 📷: Judy Sutherland #Peace #Peaceful #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mamitinenda (Mah-mitt-in-end-uh) – Think / Whether learning from the past, understanding the present, or planning for the future, reflection helps us connect with our true selves. What’s been on your mind lately? 🤔 #cree #creeword #creewordoftheweek #think
February 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Mamitinenda (Mah-mitt-in-end-uh) – Think / Whether learning from the past, understanding the present, or planning for the future, reflection helps us connect with our true selves. What’s been on your mind lately? 🤔 #cree #creeword #creewordoftheweek #think
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Wachikoosh (Waa-chay-koo-sh) – Star / The night sky is brilliant, with stars that have guided people across the land and sea since the dawn of time. #Star #NightSky #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
August 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Wachikoosh (Waa-chay-koo-sh) – Star / The night sky is brilliant, with stars that have guided people across the land and sea since the dawn of time. #Star #NightSky #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Messkino (Mess-keh-noh) – Trail / You never know where a trail will lead, unless you follow it. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Trail #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Messkino (Mess-keh-noh) – Trail / You never know where a trail will lead, unless you follow it. 📷: Judy Sutherland #Trail #CWOTW #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Pimachiho (Pih-mah-chi-ho) – Survival Skills / When we go out on the land, my wife & I pass down survival skills and traditional lessons to our children & grandchildren. 📷: Judy Sutherland #SurvivalSkills #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #SpringHunt #Tipi
May 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Pimachiho (Pih-mah-chi-ho) – Survival Skills / When we go out on the land, my wife & I pass down survival skills and traditional lessons to our children & grandchildren. 📷: Judy Sutherland #SurvivalSkills #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #SpringHunt #Tipi
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Nouschimik (Nos-che-mik) – The Land / We are connected to the land through our ancestors, language, and stories. #Nouschimik #Land #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
June 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
CREE WORD OF THE WEEK: Nouschimik (Nos-che-mik) – The Land / We are connected to the land through our ancestors, language, and stories. #Nouschimik #Land #CreeWordoftheWeek #CreeWord #CreeLanguage #Cree #OmushkegowukCree #JamesBay #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay