Îethka Îabi
Many of us are trying to learn Îethka. Please speak it to us.
Through the project many of us have tried hard to work on our Îethka language. We feel that this is important to understanding culture, and the meaning in the belongings. We hope that the belongings help us learn language too. We have all been criticized many times for our language use and the ways we are learning. We are trying our best. Here's what we're doing.
We take lessons. If you are Îethka and would like to join in lessons with us, please send a message. We can provide rides or a zoom link.
We worked on a project to share the language with young parents. You can learn more and hear songs for children here.
We participate in a Îethka chat on Messenger. Let us 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."
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.