Tag Archive: alta

Letter from Lytton

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Side note before the show–any of my readers have JSTOR access? There is an article Iʹd like to print out.  Let me know.  — Dave Chako nanich, Chinuk wawa pipa iht sawash man… Continue reading →

Sluiskin’s warning! Kloshe nanich!

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(Notice how I’m indulging in exclamations this week?!)

Chinook Jargon realia I

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Chinook Jargon realia I, shown twice life size: A Chinuk Wawa ribbon from my archive with the text on front, WASHINGTON Quanisum pechugh illahee, tenas alta,  delate hyas kloshe, alki.  Kloshe nanitch. And… Continue reading →

VOVA!

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Among the few (but increasing number of) websites where you can practice your Chinook Jargon, is VOVA. That’s the Vocal & Verbal Arts Archives.  They’re a nonprofit working for language documentation and revitalization;… Continue reading →