Greetings in the 11 Indigenous languages of Quebec
Nation | Language | Hello | Thank You | Goodbye | Audio |
W8benaki | Aln8ba&dawaw8gan/W8banaki | Kwai | Wliwin | Adio | |
Anishinabeg/Anicinapek | Anicinabemowin | Kwe | Migwetc | Madjacin | |
Atikamekw | Nehirowimowin/Atikamekw | Kwei | Mikwetc | Matcaci | |
Eeyou/Eenou | Liyiyuu ayimuun/Eeyou | Wachiya | Chinishkumitin | Aakutaah | |
Wendat | Wendat kwawennontahkwih | Kwe | Tiawenhk | Önenh | |
Innu/Ilnu | Innu-aimun | Kuei | Tshinashkumitin | Niaut | |
Inuit | Inuktitut | Ai | Nakurmiik | Atsunai | |
Wolastogiyik Wahsipekuk | Wolastogev latuwewakon | Qey | Woliwon | Apc-op | |
Mi'gmak | Mikmawi'sim/Mi'gmaq | Pusu'l | Wela'lin | Atiu | |
Kanienʼkehá :ka | Kanien'kéha | Kwe | Nia’:wen | O: n’en ki wahi | |
Naskapi | Naskapi | Wachiya | Chinishkumitin | Wachiya |
It should be noted that several cultural groups and communities have their own dialects that are written with various spellings. It is also important to consider that Indigenous languages are fundamentally rooted in oral traditions, which explains the diversity in their written forms.
For a broader perspective beyond Quebec and Canada on these Indigenous languages, you can visit this interactive map.
You can also visit this page for links to communities and their cultural resources.
Interested in becoming a speaker?
The UQAT Indigenous Languages Resources Directory has centralized linguistic resources for all Indigenous languages in Quebec. Several universities and organizations also offer Indigenous language courses.
To learn more about the cultures of the First Peoples in Quebec through oral tradition, you can explore additional resources in the Cultures section.