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This web site uses a Cree syllabic fonts .
If ᐧᐋᒋᔦ does not look like , then you need to install a Cree syllabic font.
The Atlas allows you to listen to various phrases spoken in many different Algonquian languages like Cree, Innu, Ojibwe, etc.
To hear a phrase, click on the markers e.g. on the map. Each marker
indicates where the speaker is from, and should be representative of the
language spoken in that area (see Legend). There are also two buttons in the bottom-right
of the map that play the English and French versions of the phrase.
At any time, only one phrase is shown. To change the phrase, use the two boxes in the upper-right of the map. The top one allows you to change what category of phrases you wish you listen to (for a total of 21 conversations topics), while the bottom one allows you to select a particular phrase. Categories and phrases are arranged according to a language learning progression.
You can move around on the map and zoom in to particular regions using the map controls in the upper-left.
You can download soundfiles corresponding to the languages and dialects of your choice for different categories by clicking on the 'Download' button in the bottom menu bar.
This menu bar also allows you to access a French interface, to view the map legend, suggestions for classroom use, and credits, or to find out more about how this atlas was created.
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Recommended browsers:
This web site uses a Cree syllabic fonts .
If ᐧᐋᒋᔦ does not look like , then you need to install a Cree syllabic font.
The goal of the project is to co-create an on-line, multimedia linguistic atlas of Algonquian languages. The creation of this atlas allows us to offer many training opportunities for sound editing and linguistic description training to aboriginal students.
One of our goals is also to create contacts between curriculum developers, language specialists and lexicographers of Algonquian languages, with a focus on on-line language resources and dictionaries.
We investigate user-friendly and culturally appropriate computing interfaces and database structures. We encourage dialogue, share our Open Source programs, and provide linguistic and computer training and technical support.
This project is a fertile ground for knowledge transfer and mutual inspiration, with all parties working in a collaborative spirit. Our ultimate goal is to make sure that the beautiful Algonquian languages and the cultures they embody will be heard and spoken by many more generations to come.
Contact: | Prof. Marie-Odile Junker |
This project was co-created in 2005 by Prof. Junker, from Carleton University, Prof. MacKenzie from Memorial University, the Department of Cree Programs of the Cree School Board in Quebec, the Gift of Language and Culture (Saskatchewan Cree), the Innu Education Authority in Labrador, and l'Institut Tshakapesh (formerly Institut culturel et éducatif montagnais) in Quebec. The first phase (2005-2009) of the project was funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant #856-2004-1028.
The current phase (2010-2014), funded by SSHRC grant # 856-2009-0081 involves all original partners and co-creators, as well as new co-investigators: Prof. Arok Wolvengrey from First Nation University, Prof. Rand Valentine from University of Wisconsin & Lakehead University, and Prof. Nicole Rosen, University of Lethbridge. Additional partner organizations are: Le Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, the Naskapi Development Corporation, and the Membertou First Nation (Mi'kmaw).
Project Director: | Marie-Odile Junker, Carleton University (Canada): 2005-present |
Co-directors: | Marguerite MacKenzie, Memorial University (Canada): 2005-present Nicole Rosen, Lethbridge University (Canada): 2010-present J. Randolph Valentine, University of Wisconsin (USA) & Lakehead University (Canada): 2010-present Arok Wolvengrey, First Nations University (Canada): 2010-present |
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Collaborators: | Bill Jancewicz: 2006, 2012 Jeff Muehlbauer: 2009 |
Technical director: | Delasie Torkornoo: 2008-present |
Assistant Director: | Claire Owen: 2012-present |
Database entry, text and/or sound editing: |
Jérémie Ambroise (Michif): 2013 Élisa Bacon (Mashteuiatsh Innu): 2016 Candice Diamond (East Cree): 2002 Laurel-Anne Hasler (Labrador Innu): 2006-present Connie Hill (East Cree): 2002 Bill Jancewicz (Naskapi): 2006, 2012 Marie-Odile Junker (all dialects): 2002-present Gabrielle Lacroix (Quebec Innu): 2011 Sheldon McGregor (Kitigan Zibi Algonquin): 2012 Martha Michell (all dialects): 2005-2007 Yvette Mollen (Quebec Innu): 2011-2012 Jeff Muehlbauer (Metis Cree): 2009 Mimie Neacappo (all dialects): 2008-2009, 2011, 2013 Gabe Olsen (Michif): 2011 Claire Owen (all dialects): 2012-present Nicole Rosen (Michif): 2011-2012 Hélène St-Onge (Quebec Innu): 2011-2013 J. Randolph Valentine (Nishnaabemwin dialects): 2011-present Arok Wolvengrey (Western Cree dialects): 2012-present |
Programming: | Delasie Torkornoo: 2008-present Terry Stewart: 2005-2011 Radu Luchian: prototype in Flash version (2003) |
Web and Database Design: | Marie-Odile Junker: 2005-present Delasie Torkornoo: 2008-present Terry Stewart: 2005-2011 |
Interface Design and Programming: | Delasie Torkornoo: 2008-present |
Interface Graphics: | Monique Caron: 2009 |
Funding: | Social Sciences and Humanity Research Council of Canada, grants #856-2004-1028, #856-2009-0081 and #435-2014-1199 Canada Council of the Art (Killam research fellowship to Dr. Junker, 2011-2013) Partner organizations (see above) |
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Swampy Cree | ![]() |
Naskapi |
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Atikamekw |
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Innu |
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Métis Cree/Michif | ![]() |
Oji Cree |
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Mi'kmaw |
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Blackfoot |
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Plains Cree Conversation Manual (Beardy's) (White Bear) |
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Woodland Cree Conversation Manual |
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Swampy Cree Conversation Manual |
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Naskapi Conversation Manual |
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East Cree Conversation Manual |
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Atikamekw Conversation Manual |
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Moose Cree Conversation Manual |
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Innu Conversation Manual (Labrador) (Quebec) |
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