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/.
Plains Cree
Also known as: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Plains Cree?
Plains Cree is a dialect of Cree.
Which region is Plains Cree associated with?
Plains Cree is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.
Is Plains Cree known by other names?
Yes — Plains Cree is also referred to as Nēhiyawēwin, y-dialect Cree.
What are the other dialects of Cree?
Cree also includes Swampy Cree, Eastern Cree. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Cree dialects
See on the atlas →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.