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
2020

Physical Description
40 pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm

Subject
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
9781771087575

Publisher
Halifax, NS : Nimbus Publishing Limited, [2020]
 
©2020.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Edmonton Christian WestFNMI JUJBook38515000484397First Nations, Métis, & Inuit Resource