SD-441: Stories by Mi'kmaq Elders: Mi'kmaw Language

This recording features various Elders sharing their stories in the Mi'kmaw language including Anthony Morris, Nancy Googoo, Nora Bernard, Bernie Marshall, William Googoo, Sandy Julien, Joey Gould, Bridget Denny, and Margaret Johnson (Dr. Granny). The recording was produced for the Centre of Excellence within the Eskasoni School Board, by Mi'kmaq Wowkwis Video Productions which was operated by Aluin Marshall and Barry Bernard.
Date of Creation: [between 1990-2003]
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[@dianem6988]

I so wish that I could speak the Mi’ kmaq language . I would love to hear the stories . So beautiful.

[@deansimon1757]

This is exactly what intermediate learners need! Wela'liek ti.

[@damageincorporatedmetal43v73]

Back in the day now in the State I live in. We're not allowed to do that anymore ???

[@littlesnowflakepunk855]

this kind of video is absolutely necessary for the preservation of languages like this. 4% of modern mi'kmaq can speak the language, and that number is shrinking every year.

[@whitneysmith5509]

Thank you for the share!! It's nice hearing my father's voice again!! Xo

[@damageincorporatedmetal43v73]

We didn't treat our Ladies Like that...

[@whitneysmith5509]

What are u talking about? My late father was in the video I was saying thank you for sharing because I miss his voice.

[@whitneysmith5509]

He could be talking about a unicorn being a Easter bunny for all I care.. as long as I hear his voice that I will never hear again so idgaf if u need to feel to make a point or feel u need to make a comment. Stay blessed tho , from my heart to yours xoxo

[@laurettasylliboy1495]

I lost my Mi'kmaq language when I attended the Indian Day School, that was run by the government in the early sixties.

[@damageincorporatedmetal43v73]

I'd like to speak it, the simple thing in life that they can erase...

[@tptteachplaytravel6196]

I am so sorry you lost your Mi'kmaq language.

[@berrnisimon9785]

My mom had a strong resilience; though she was sent to shubi residential school, upon getting out of shubi, she lived in saint John for a little while, and then hooked up with my father who spoke fluent Mi’kmaw and they later got married and she learned her Mi’kmaw language from him…because, she says she remembered and never forgot, and that she just needed to speak it again.

[@dustinpictou1927]

Uncle Joey at the start is just what I love to hear

[@damageincorporatedmetal43v73]

We used to use a lean cut of meat. Such as a Deer etc ??? We could add our own Fat that's how we knew what we were eating. Butter would bring up the flavor profile. Chef no tell now I've got, this Foodi Ninja ???

[@pattyweddle266]

❤ thanks for sharing

[@sunmoonstarrays]

Beautiful 🌹

[@TRACELHENTZ]

Music to my ears

[@pattyweddle266]

Would like translation

[@mayamachine]

wliwni wji yo onthlokow8gon, wawasalmegwadich

[@damageincorporatedmetal43v73]

If I accidentally hit an animal, it didn't go to waste ??? 🤔 I didn't them suffer cheese & rice I love speed beef So picture this; actually I witnessed this stuff. They went out dressed the Deer I made a classic beef stew! 🤔