cree

Everyday

1. The Cree are a group of First Nations (Indigenous) peoples of Canada, and some live in the northern United States. tree →
2. Cree is the language, or group of related languages, spoken by Cree people. tree →
3. It is a name of a people, written with a capital C. tree →

In the lessons

In history and geography lessons about Canada, the Cree are one of the largest First Nations groups, living across a huge area from the Rocky Mountains to Quebec. Learning about the Cree helps children understand Indigenous cultures, languages and rights. Some Cree is written in a special syllable script. Phrases: «the Cree Nation», «Cree language», «Cree syllabics».

Examples

• The Cree are one of the largest First Nations in Canada. tree →
• My classmate's grandmother speaks Cree. tree →
• Cree is written with special symbols called syllabics. tree →
• Many Cree families live in northern Canada. tree →
• We learned some Cree words for animals. tree →
• Cree storytellers pass on stories from elders to children. tree →

Note

Always capital C. The plural is also «Cree» (the Cree, many Cree). Use respectful terms like First Nations or Indigenous peoples.