Mi’kmaw Language

Language Name

Mi’kmaq.

Alternate Language Names

Mi’kmawi’simk, Micmac, Migmaw, Mikmaw, Míkmaq, Míkmaw, Mìgmao, Lnuismk, L’nui’suti.

Region

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; Maine and Massachusetts, United States.

Who

Aboriginal Language Initiative, AFNTS (Atlantic First Nation Tech Services).

Others Involved

There is no information included in this resource about others involved.

Publishing Information

This dictionary appears to have been published early 2023.

How People are Cited

This dictionary does not cite any authors or contributors.

How Information is Cited

This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information.

Where is Information Coming from

This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.

Tools and Framework used

This dictionary is a pdf hosted on a language learning website.

Access

This dictionary is available open access online.

Included Languages and Directionality

Mi’kmaq to English (lexicon).

Dialects Included

No dialect is specified for this dictionary.

Type of Dictionary

This is a bilingual, mono-directional word list.

How are Entries Organised

Entries in the lexicon are organised alphabetically by Mi’kmaq headword. Each entry contains the part of speech and the English gloss.

Other Features


Feature	Included	More Information
Guide to use and understand	❌
Audio	❌	Included in the learning resources, but not the lexicon
Images	❌
Example phrases	❌	Included in the learning resources, but not the lexicon
Speakers marked	❌
Dialects marked	❌	No dialect is specified for this dictionary

Other Notes

This dictionary is hosted under the Lexicon tab of a language learning website. The site contains links to books and songs, vocabulary lessons, and prayers.

External Links

View the home page of the Mi’kmaw Language Learning website here, and access the dictionary through the Lexicon tab: https://www.afnts.ca/mikmaw/dashboard