Jujijk = Mi'kmaw insects
Title
:
Jujijk = Mi'kmaw insects
Summary
:
"The English language is noun-based, referring to people, places, and things. Jujijk, an illustrated bilingual guide to bugs and insects in Atlantic Canada, showcases the beautiful verb-based Mi'kmaw language. Featuring vibrant artwork and concise, fascinating descriptions, Jujijk will have you searching out "the one that looks like a little owl" (moth) and "the one that sings before she bites you" (mosquito). Created to promote and preserve the Mi'kmaw language, this book includes a pronunciation guide, a Mi'kmaw-English matching game, and an abridged version of the Smith-Francis orthography.".
Other Title
:
Mi'kmaw insects
Year Published
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2020
Physical Description
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40 pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm
Subject
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Insects -- Atlantic Provinces.
Micmac language -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- English speakers.
Added Author
:
Gloade, Gerald,
Dedam, Evangeline,
Added Corporate Author
:
Mi'kmaq/Nova Scotia/Canada Tripartite Forum. Education Committee,
Mi'kmaq/Nova Scotia/Canada Tripartite Forum. Culture & Heritage Committee,
Summary
:
"The English language is noun-based, referring to people, places, and things. Jujijk, an illustrated bilingual guide to bugs and insects in Atlantic Canada, showcases the beautiful verb-based Mi'kmaw language. Featuring vibrant artwork and concise, fascinating descriptions, Jujijk will have you searching out "the one that looks like a little owl" (moth) and "the one that sings before she bites you" (mosquito). Created to promote and preserve the Mi'kmaw language, this book includes a pronunciation guide, a Mi'kmaw-English matching game, and an abridged version of the Smith-Francis orthography.".
ISBN
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9781771087575
Publisher
:
Halifax, NS : Nimbus Publishing Limited, [2020]
©2020.
Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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Edmonton Christian West | FNMI JUJ | Book | 38515000484397 | First Nations, Métis, & Inuit Resource |