Cree Language Structure And An Introduction To A Cree English Dictionary

A dictionary of the Cree language as spoken by the Indians of the Hudson's Bay company's territories. Consisting of Part I English-Cree, and Part II Cree-English. Compiled by Rev. E. A. Watkins 1865, C.M.S. Missionary. (The above description is from the 1800's when this work was first made available.) This is a scan of a very old document, and one or two pages may contain illegible lines. This document may also be found online for free, however sometimes it is nice to have a real book to hold in your hands and read.

This two-volume Cree dictionary documents the Cree language. It provides both a guide to its spoken form for non-speakers and a guide to its written forms (both SRO and Syllabics) for speakers and non-speakers alike. The goal has thus been to collect the vocabulary of Cree as it is spoken by fluent speakers in much of western Canada, whether elders or young people. The words recorded herein have been gathered from diverse sources, including elicitation, recorded conversations and narrative, and publications of many kinds.

Cree is the most widespread native language in Canada. The Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary is a highly usable and effective dictionary that serves students, business, governments, and media. Designed for speakers, students, and teachers of Cree; includes Cree-English and English-Cree sections.