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nēhiyawak Child Raising Practices and Lessons for Schools

Abstract In this article, I take up Pushor’s conceptualization of ‘walking alongside,’ of accompanying families on their journey to educate their children, as an alternative to the ways in which educators have stood over parents as…

Learning as nēhiyaw: Understanding Language Learning with the NEȾOLṈEW̱ Assessment Tool at the nēhiyawak Immersion Camp

Abstract In the face of continuing pressure from colonial languages, many Indigenous languages are experiencing renewed growth through promising and essential practices such as immersion and land-based learning. This article illustrates the…

“ē-nitomikoyahkik kakīwēyahk [They’re Calling Us Home]”: Kinship, Land, and Wellness in Indigenous Language Revitalization

Abstract This paper examines the experiences of adult participants in the nēhiyawak Language Experience (nLE), a land-based Cree language immersion camp aimed at reclaiming nēhiyawēwin (Cree). Using Indigenous methodology, this study explores…

nLE Celebrates 22nd Annual Gathering

In July 2026, nehiyawak Language Experience (nLE) celebrated its 22nd Annual Gathering in One Arrow First Nation. This year’s gathering brought together Sturgeon Lake First Nation Mentor-Apprentice participants and approximately 50 Cree…

Now Available! – 20th Anniversary t-shirts

Comfy and soft produced in Canada from 50% Recycled water bottles and 50% Organic Cotton. Unisex. 2 colors to choose from. Get your limited supply T. Creative design donated by Joi Arcand @madaunty.   Purchase Here - Online …

Cree Survival Phrase Booklet

This is a survival phrase booklet for the Cree language. These phrases will help learners stay in the language using the language. It is also a note book, with space to write in the book. This was a collaboration with Christie Belcourt and Randy…

Children Cree Camps Available

More information on Children Cree Camps coming soon!

Voices from the Field: Episode 1

Click the image to listen. Voices from the Field - Episode 01 - Nehiyawak Land and Language Camp: Revitalizing Indigenous languages for health and well-being with Belinda (kakiyosew) Daniels This episode looks at the Nehiyawak Land…

2018 Heritage Award for Community Development

May 29th, 2018, Regina, SK – Heritage Saskatchewan is excited to officially announce the winners of the 2018 Lieutenant Governor Heritage Awards. His Honour the Honourable W. Thomas Malloy will present the worthy winners with their awards…

Revitalizing the Cree language, one experience at a time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0tK96HPQLM Revitalizing the Cree language, one experience at a time. Cree scholar, Belinda Daniels, began her nēhiyawēwin language journey so that her children would be able to speak Cree and communicate…

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