Our Cree language and culture are what defines the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee, without these attributes we wouldn’t be who we are.
It’s all about our language and culture
The Cree Nation depends on it. As a Cree person, how much do we practice our language and culture? Let’s start taking this seriously.
What is happening?
Robbie Matthew Sr. is a respected Elder from Chisasibi. He is noticing more and more Cree people speaking English as their main language, especially among the younger generation. The fear is that one day the language may drift away but we can do something about it.
What’s shifting the culture and language?
Robbie Matthew Sr. says that the language is changing because of the heavy influence on social media. We can reverse this effect by listening, watching and reading Cree content.
A Call-to-Action to the Cree
Let’s create Cree content.
Create a YouTube channel, create a podcast or create a magazine.
Use your language and showcase your culture.
Create.
Our language and culture will live forever because of you.
We are the solution.
In Eeyou Istchee 