The word for ‘Russian’, actually for ‘Unangax̂'(?), in Chinook Jargon
Predictably, the word for ‘Russian’ in Chinook Jargon came from English, but there’s much more to the story, including a new discovery.
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Chinook Jargon in the news! Seattle Met magazine
“Seattle’s Historic Chinook Jargon is Having a Moment“, by Bess Lovejoy, is a well-reported article in Seattle Met magazine, dated April 21, 2025. Excellent photo illustrations and interviews with a number of the right people… Continue reading
1896: A sentence a day on a single topic, Part 50
From Kamloops Wawa #142 (July 1896), page 155, one of the most vivid reading lessons I could possibly show you…
1896: A sentence a day on a single topic, Part 49
From Kamloops Wawa #142 (July 1896), page 155, one of the most vivid reading lessons I could possibly show you…
1896: A sentence a day on a single topic, Part 48
From Kamloops Wawa #142 (July 1896), page 155, one of the most vivid reading lessons I could possibly show you…
1896: A sentence a day on a single topic, Part 47
From Kamloops Wawa #142 (July 1896), page 155, one of the most vivid reading lessons I could possibly show you…
1896: A sentence a day on a single topic, Part 46
From Kamloops Wawa #142 (July 1896), page 155, one of the most vivid reading lessons I could possibly show you…
1896: A sentence a day on a single topic, Part 45
From Kamloops Wawa #142 (July 1896), page 155, one of the most vivid reading lessons I could possibly show you…
1896: A sentence a day on a single topic, Part 44
From Kamloops Wawa #142 (July 1896), page 155, one of the most vivid reading lessons I could possibly show you…
1896: A sentence a day on a single topic, Part 43
From Kamloops Wawa #142 (July 1896), page 155, one of the most vivid reading lessons I could possibly show you…