Where is Muskwa-Kechika?

Where is Muskwa-Kechika?

Northern British Columbia
The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area is located in Northern British Columbia. Access to the protected area is from the Alaska Highway 97, between Fort St. John and the British Columbia-Yukon border. Motor vehicle travel is limited to specific routes within the Muskwa-Kechika.

What does word muskwa mean?

Muskwa is a region in north-eastern British Columbia, part of the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area. The name comes from the Cree word for bear (maskwa). The term can refer to: Muskwa River, a 250 km long tributary of the Fort Nelson River.

What does Tahtakiw mean in Cree?

crane, pelican
ᑕᐦᑕᑭᐤ tahtakiw [NA] Source: Cree: Words, Arok Wolvengrey.

What does chapan mean in Cree?

great-grandmother
Friesen Press) As she read, the kids helped her pronounce some of the dogs’ names in the book — Nikotwâsik, Nêwo, Niyanan — while Ballantyne teaches them the Cree word for great-grandmother, Chapan.

What is I love you in Cree?

This week’s phrase is “kisâkihitin” which means “I love you” in Cree.

What is a Neestow?

They are taking part in a community organizing project called Neestow (from a Cree word meaning “brother-in-law”).

What does Awas Tugeye mean in Cree?

Awas tuguy means ‘go away dick’ So perfect for telling folks to stay six feet from you!

What does kokum mean in Cree?

Ukrainian immigrants shared them with the Cree, who called them “kokum,” a Cree word for “grandmother.” The scarves have been popular for generations of Indigenous people in Canada and the U.S., particularly among elders, who often wear them for community gatherings.

What does HIY HIY mean in Cree?

“to give thanks.
April 13, 2019 at 4:55 PM · “Hiy Hiy” is Cree and translated means “to give thanks.”

How do you say my girl in Cree?

If you hear the term at all in Cree, you’ll often here “your (relative)” and if that’s all you hear, then of course that’ll be the term you use. My kids definitely have struggled with this. One will point to herself and say “nitânis” which means “my daughter”.

What is the Cree name for Grandma?

This week’s word is “nohkom” which means “my grandmother” in Cree.

What is Grandma and Grandpa in Cree?

Of particular interest to this discussion is the existence of two childish vocative forms for “grandmother” and “grandfather.” For “grandmother,” there is the vocative form kôkow, pronounced /kuukuu/, while for grandfather the form is môcow, pronounced /muuchuu/.

What is grandma in Cree?

What is a snag Native American?

Snag: A partner for a date or a one-night stand many times a result from a 49. Snaggin’: Searching for a snag. Suits: government agents or representatives often times from the BIA. The Red Road: Using traditional practices such as sweats and working with traditional healers to overcome addiction.

What is a chapan in Cree?

As she read, the kids helped her pronounce some of the dogs’ names in the book — Nikotwâsik, Nêwo, Niyanan — while Ballantyne teaches them the Cree word for great-grandmother, Chapan.

  • August 31, 2022