What languages did the cree people speak?

The Cree people speak Cree, which is an Algonquian language. It's not one single language, but rather a family of related dialects.

Here are some of the major Cree dialects:

* Plains Cree (most widely spoken, used in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta)

* Swampy Cree (common in northern Ontario and Manitoba)

* Woods Cree (used in northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba)

* Eastern Cree (used in Quebec)

* Athabascan Cree (spoken in Northern Quebec)

It's important to note that Cree is a distinct language from Ojibwe, though both are Algonquian languages. Ojibwe is also sometimes referred to as "Chippewa."

The Cree language is very important to Cree culture, and there are efforts to revitalize and preserve the language.