Nēhiyawēwin · y-dialect Cree
The westernmost Cree variety, spoken across Saskatchewan and Alberta. The most populous Cree dialect and the basis of much published Cree literature.
Eastern Cree
Also known as: Iyiyiw-Iyimiwin, James Bay Cree
The Cree varieties of Quebec and Labrador, including the James Bay and Atikamekw communities. The Cree dialect cluster with the most active language-revitalisation infrastructure.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Eastern Cree?
Eastern Cree is a dialect of Cree.
Which region is Eastern Cree associated with?
Eastern Cree is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.
Is Eastern Cree known by other names?
Yes — Eastern Cree is also referred to as Iyiyiw-Iyimiwin, James Bay Cree.
What are the other dialects of Cree?
Cree also includes Plains Cree, Swampy Cree. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Cree dialects
See on the atlas →n-dialect Cree · Maskēkowīhew
The Cree of the Hudson Bay lowlands across northern Manitoba and Ontario. Distinguished from Plains Cree by the use of /n/ where Plains Cree has /j/.