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Woman makes Mi kmaw alphabet book to help pass on language
Shyla Augustine of Elsipogtog First Nation has created an alphabet book that uses animals for each letter, along with translations of those animal names in Mi kmaw.
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Shyla Augustine says her children s desire to learn more about their language inspired her to create the book
Posted: Feb 28, 2021 7:00 AM AT | Last Updated: February 28
Shyla Augustine did the writing for Mi kmaq Alphabet Book, while Braelyn Cyr did the illustrations.(Submitted by Shyla Augustine)
Shyla Augustine is hoping to help give her children and others a chance to learn a bit of the language of her ancestors.