In Swampy Cree. On tape sleeve: "Personal notes and problem that I have to deal with on this project. My personal feelings about this project: 1) the past, 2) recent, 3) present & at home and abroad."
audio:22365; Recording Number: CarpenterJ-19991104-01; Program Number: 01
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Louis Bird's translation of his own interview with James Carpenter of Attawapiskat, Ontario, telling thunderbird stories, recorded on audiocassette on December 5th, 1998.
audio:22336; Recording Number: BirdL-20000504-01; Program Number: 01
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Tape sleeve: "The story of how the Cree language came to be spoken in the west. 1) that I may raise my children in Cree 2) that you will bring me home"
Louis Bird listening to cassette recordings he made of Joseph Kataquapit of Attawapiskat, Ontario telling stories in Omushkego (Swampy Cree), for which Louis Bird then gives translation and extensive commentary.
