We were fortunate to have Elder Roland Duquette from Treaty 6 territory speak Indigenous words and describe their meaning and importance. knowing the meaning of the words helps to understand the importance and the impact of using these words. Using the language of our ancestors helps in keeping the meaning intact, and used in the original intended way.

kahkisiw

(kaw’ ki see ew) orig. Cree

• hear how it its said

• hear what it means

pawâcikêwikamik

(pa wah’ kee yew’ kuh mik) orig. Cree

• hear how it it is said

• hear what it means