Îethka Îabi
I am trying to learn the language. Please speak it to me.
I want my son to grow up speaking Îethka, and I know that he will be bombarded with English all his life, so his best chance for learning and keeping his language will be if it's spoken as much as possible around him. My partner is fluent, I should be too.
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There are other reasons I want to learn also. So many Îethka people have been very encouraging and generous in teaching. They have implied that it would be okay for me to learn to speak Îethka. I think because it is a privilege to have the chance to learn, I should honour those willing to share and teach. I have been trying to do this in a few ways.
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I take lessons. If you are Îethka and would like to join in lessons with me, please send me a message. I can provide rides or a zoom link.
I worked on a project to share the language with young parents. You can learn more and hear songs for children here.
I participate in a Îethka chat on Messenger. Let me know if you would like to join.
Some other Îethka Îa resources for everyone...
There are several apps on Google Play and the App store. Search "Nakoda Language."
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There is a Îethka textbook for beginners. You can request a copy at SEA.
Rocky Mountain Nakoda
Apps
Text Book
There is a website developed by Peter L. Wesley - it is no longer live but can be accessed through the internet archives.
Children's Books
Calgary Public Library assisted in publication of a set of children's books. More info is available here.
Apps
There is a Stoney Mobile Dictionary and a Stoney Nakoda Vocab Builder, as well as some apps with other dialects. Find them in your app store.
Rocky Mountain Nakoda
There is a website developed by Peter L. Wesley - it is no longer live but can be accessed through the internet archives.
Text Books
There is a Îethka textbook for beginners. You can request a copy at SEA. It is currently being used in schools.
Children's Books
Calgary Public Library assisted in publication of a set of children's books. More info is available here.