Mi’kmaq

Using creative inquiry methodology and Indigenous pedagogy, this course introduces students to the various aspects of the Mi’kmaq language: phonetics, morphology, semantics, syntax, and language acquisition. Comparisons will be made between the seven districts of the Mi’kma’ki nations. Three credits.

This course is intended for student whose first language is Mi’kmaq or who are proficient speakers of the language. The aim of the course is to develop substantive knowledge of Mi’kmaq literacy. Students will be introduced to the different writing systems used by the Mi’kmaq over time. Three credits.

The topic for 2025-2026 is Intermediate Mi’kmaw. Students will enhance conversational fluency, deepen understanding of grammar—especially verb conjugation in various tenses—and explore Tapusijik, Pukwelkik, and animate/inanimate distinctions, while engaging with the linguistic, cognitive, and cultural dimensions of the Mi’kmaw language. Prerequisite: MIKM 205. Three credits.