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Language Learning

WFN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Contact: Language Department  |  T 778 755 2787 ext. 1603  |  Email

Request for Language Assistance

Welcome to a new and exciting way to learn nsyilxcən, an Interior Salish language, which is the traditional language of Westbank First Nation and the syilx peoples of the Okanagan valley. This resource centre will provide visitors with information on nsyilxcən language, language learning opportunities, and additional resources that connect beyond WFN.

Westbank First Nation would like to thank and acknowledge the language speakers and their efforts of existing resources left behind which have, and will continue, to support the process of language revitalization through initiatives such as this language site. This includes WFN community members, Okanagan Nation Elders, the Paul Creek Curriculum, and FirstPeoples’ Cultural Council.

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 Lessons - Learning with Levi 

Language Learning Orientation Video
Lessons 1-5

Lesson One 

Greetings

Lesson Two

Numbers & Age

Lesson Three

Food

 

Lesson Four

Physical Descriptions

Lesson Five

Personality Traits

Lessons 8-10

Lesson 8

States of Being

Lesson 9

Places to Go

Lesson 10

Colours

 
Lessons 11-20

Lesson 11

Food (Continued)

Lesson 12

Actions

Lesson 14

Classroom Objects

Lesson 15

Drinks

Lesson 16

Body Parts


LESSON 18
LESSON 19
LESSON 20

 

 

Lessons 21 - 30
Lesson 21       
Lesson 22
Lesson 23

 

Lesson 24        
Lesson 25
Lesson 27

 

Lesson 29
Lesson 30
Lessons 31 - 38
Lesson 31
Lesson 32
Lesson 33

 

LESSON 34
LESSON 35
LESSON 36

 

 

Lesson 37 
Lesson 38
Lessons 39 - 45
Lesson 39
Lesson 40
Lesson 41

 

Lesson 42
Lesson 43
Lesson 44

 

Lesson 45
Storytime With Levi

What do you do? 

Promotional Videos
Knxcutens Promo - Jordan Coble
Knxcutens Promo - Levi Bent

Language Learning Promo -
What do you do?

 
 

Learning Resources

Dave Parker Sr. Language Lessons
Language Lessons
Teaching Resources
Teaching Resource 1
Additional Resources
Sncewips Heritage Museum
Interior Salish
First Voices
English to Salish Translation


 
Requests for Language Assistance
WFN's Language Coordinator is available to provide further insight into the use of language. For more information, please submit your request using this Form. 
Language Flash Cards
Family Terms
Traditional Foods
Animals

 

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