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PRESSBOOK

Ta’n Tujiw Poqji Kina’masin L’nuisimk Mi’kmaw-ituk/An Introduction to the Mi’kmaw Language by Doris Googoo (https://pressbooks.library.upei.ca/mikmaw-language-1/)

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Mi’kmaw Video Lessons

Level 1 Mi’kmaw

VIDEO DESCRIPTION: “The first series of Mi’kmaw language videos, produced by No’kmaq Village with generous support from the Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI). These videos guide you through the first steps towards fluency in Mi’kmaw, including the basic sounds of the alphabet, assorted rules and exceptions, and so much more.

Following the 10 lessons are a number of short videos that illustrate many of the words and phrases you will encounter. And before you continue on to Level 2 Mi’kmaw, there are a few challenges!” (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzCyJUukbz2K9Y68ugi71GiXOUQlp90Nk)

Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 01 – Basic Sounds
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 02 – Diphthongs
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 03 – Glides – L and M
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 04 – N Glides & Exceptions
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 05 – Animate Nouns
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 06 – Animate Verbs
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 07 – Inanimate Nouns
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 08 – Inanimate Verbs
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 09 – Animate Plurals
Level 1 Mi’kmaw: Video 10 – Inanimate Plurals

Level 1.1 Mi’kmaw

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Level 1.1 Video 01 – Level 1 Review & Level 1.1 Introduction
Level 1.1 Video 02 – Breaking Down Big Words
Level 1.1 Video 03 – Counting
Level 1.1 Video 04 – Animate Numbers
Level 1.1 Video 05 – Inanimate Numbers
Level 1.1 Video 06 – Age
Level 1.1 Video 07 – Days & Months
Level 1.1 Video 08 – Opposites: Good & Bad
Level 1.1 Video 09 – Opposites: Animate & Inanimate
Level 1.1 Video 10 – Review and External Resources

Level 2 Mi’kmaw

VIDEO DESCRIPTION: “Level 2 Mi’kmaw is a part of a series of language videos produced by No’kmaq Village, with support from the Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI).

Featuring speakers from novice level to completely fluent, this set of videos builds upon the basics taught in Level 1. The 10 lessons are followed by a series of short video extras, including some challenges for you on your journey towards fluency in Mi’kmaw.” (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzCyJUukbz2KN1b7Tbu8laCyaYP37Zr8C)

Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 01 – Ownership & Possessive Nouns
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 02 – Basic Conversation – Sight Words
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 03 – Basic Conversation – Greetings & Farewells
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 04 – Basic Conversation – Questions & Answers
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 05 – Word Bank – Weather & Time
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 06 – Word Bank – People & Names
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 07 – Word Bank – Animals
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 08 – Verb Conjugation – Present Tense
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 09 – Verb Conjugation – Past & Future Tenses
Level 2 Mi’kmaw: Video 10 – i Verbs and Resources

Level 2.1 Mi’kmaw

VIDEO DESCRIPTION: “After a quick review of Level 2, the videos in this series expand upon three main topics: possessive terms, plural colours, and i-verbs. This is to reinforce what you will have learned previously, while expanding your vocabulary and increasing your comprehension in the Mi’kmaw language. The series concludes with some suggestions on external resources that you can access.” (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzCyJUukbz2Kawq7-ziKNziGG5oRNlAfS)

Level 2.1 Video 01 – Level 2 Review & Level 2.1 Preview
Level 2.1 Video 02 – Family Possessives
Level 2.1 Video 03 – Body Possessives
Level 2.1 Video 04 – Object Possessives
Level 2.1 Video 05 – Animate Colours
Level 2.1 Video 06 – Inanimate Colours
Level 2.1 Video 07 – Command Verbs
Level 2.1 Video 08 – Reviewing i Verbs
Level 2.1 Video 09 – Building Sentences with i Verbs
Level 2.1 Video 10 – Level 2.1 Review & External Resources

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Latest News About Mi’kmaw

NEWS aRTICLES

Articles of interest connected to Mi’kmaw language revitalization will be updated here. This section still to come.

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Land Acknowledgement

“Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. The Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years. We honour the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which recognized Mi’kmaq rights and established an ongoing relationship between nations. We are all Treaty People.” (Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI, 2026)

Source: UPEI