Moose in Woodland Cree – painting by Molly Ratt

Showcased in Molly Ratt’s Gallery 2

Artwork by Molly Roseanne Ratt

mōswa – one moose

mōswak – more than one moose

onīcāniw – cow moose (female)

iyāpīw – bull moose (male)

nōsīs – cow moose (female with a calf)

The spelling is how I remember it in school using Standard Roman Orthography.