Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Maskwa's Tipi Tales
GLOSSARY CREE WORD ENGLISH MEANING âhâsiw crow maskwa maskwak bear bears kôhkom grandmother anikwacās squirrel hiy hiy thank you mikiwap tipi Katawasisin It is beautiful viii
tansi hello Kîhtwâm ka-wâpamitin I will see you next time mêscacâkanis coyote wâposos rabbit bunny Nehiyawak the language of the Plains Cree
Dear Sarah I miss you What have you been up to Eagle has been missing you too We have been busy in summer camps but I tell everyone about you I wish I could be there playing in the woods with you and Eden Do you get to eat fresh berries straight from the bushes Have you been to a -Powwow Is Ahasiw having fun over there Has Eden taught you any fancy new words She has the best words
Dear Sarah I miss you What have you been up to Eagle has been missing you too We have been busy in summer camps but I tell everyone about you I wish I could be out there playing in the woods with you and Eden Do you get to eat fresh berries straight from the bushes Have you been to a powwow Is Âhâsiw having fun over there the best words Has Eden taught you any fancy new words She has Have you seen any maskwak in the woods yet Are they huge As big as a car I have SO many questions but I don’t have as much to share here It’s boring without you Miss you Arya xi
