Ermineskin, RachelHowe, Darin M.2020-07-212020-07-212005-10-22Ermineskin, R., & Howe, D. M. (2005). On Blackfoot syllabics and the Law of Finals. Conference paper, 37th Algonquian Conference (2005). pp. 1-8.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/112322A Roman orthography is now standard for Blackfoot, but a syllabary was previously in use. Following a discussion of the remarkable design of this writing scheme, we examine its vernacular usage in some personal diaries of one of the presenters’ relatives. Based on these writings, we describe the Law of Finals for Blackfoot and other syllabaries, and we suggest a few small revisions to the Blackfoot syllabary.engUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Blackfootsyllabicssyllabarylaw of finalsconference paper10.11575/PRISM/38033