labels

[Mrs. Love Knight]

This really doesn't have to do with religion but more spiritual to me.

Today I am making labels and will be putting them on everything I can in my home. I figure if I see what things are in my Native language I will remember them. Kind of like in school.

so yes, there will be a little label on my table, chair, wall, window, door EVERYTHING.

Babysteps in learning my Native language...cool thing is that the kids already know how to properly pronounce alot of the things so they help out.

[Scarlet Mae]

That's a great idea. Not only will it help you become more familiar with the words, but what a nice reminder of your heritage when you look around the room

[Mrs. Love Knight]

There aren't many Maliseet speakers left so many of us feel the urgency to learn our language. It cannot be lost!

[Tarot]

very cool

[Mrs. Love Knight]

It's gonna look like my girls old classroom! that's ok

I asked dh right off if he would mind having things labeled in Maliseet around the house and he was very happy about it!

[Manyfeathers]

I love it!

[AuroraHope]

That's so cool. We need to start learning signs so the baby will catch on.

[irisheyes66]

That reminds me of the scene in "The Color Purple", when Whoopi Goldberg is teaching her sister to read...they label every item in the house and practice day and night.

Preserving one's heritage is SOOO important! Unfortunately, most people don't realize that until it's too late

Hats off to you!

[Circle]

That's such a great idea! I should do it to help my kids- who are all at various stages of learning Spanish.

[samezsilli]

I wish Randy had learned so he could teach Nate.. there is a Mic Mac web site online somewhere that pronounces the words but I think in person would be so much better....
And the basket weaving... Randy's dad makes gorgeous baskets....