Episode 7: nêhiyawêwin: Honouring the Language and Those Who Carry It with Roberta Alook

In this episode of miyo-wîcêhtowin: Stories That Teach and Heal, Tammy Rae Lamouche and Dr. Zahra Kasamali sit down with Roberta Alook, a Cree language teacher at amiskwaciy academy. Roberta shares her journey with nêhiyawêwin and how she incorporates American Sign Language (ASL) into her teaching, creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect with language. Together, they discuss the importance of language revitalization, the role of educators in supporting the next generation, and how language helps strengthen identity, relationships, and a sense of belonging.