Athabascan language and culture resources
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Ch'in'esh HenhA brief traditional story about a mouse that was stealing, told in Holikachuk Athabascan by Bertha Rock and translated into Upper Kuskokwim by Betty Petruska. Suitable for children grades 4 and up. |
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Ch'ukayih-Hits'eA picture book describing a boy’s trip to the store and the things he can buy. |
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Chena Sritodalninh |
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Dilja - SquirrelA story about a squirrel gathering spruce cones for the winter. A traditional story told in Deg Hit’an Athabascan by John Paul. |
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Dinak'i Ch'its'utozre 1Introduces vowel and consonant sounds through the means of a hunting trip. |
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Dinakinaja' Ik'ats'itolnis Yada Ni'il Nizrun Nidots'o Di'et'anA storybook about different activities in the home, at the movies, traveling, hunting, Christmas, fishing, storytelling, being with friends, church, camping, and berry picking. Vocabulary building. |
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Dinakinaja' Ik'ats'itolnish Yada'e Nwghde Mit'o Nidots'o Ditighet'eł |
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Dinakinaja' Ik'ats'olnish Yada Ni'ił Nizrun, Nidots'o Di'et'anA storybook about different activities in the home, at the movies, traveling, hunting, Christmas, fishing, storytelling, being with friends, church, camping, and berry picking. Vocabulary building. |
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SamA storybook about a boy that defines the people and their activities within his immediate family life. |
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SammyA story about a boy’s trip to the store, all the things he sees, and what he buys. |
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SikayihA storybook about all the things found in and around the home, such as; boots, bed, lamp, freezer, rifle, etc. |
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Sruh Nonat’ohA storybook about a day in the life of a robin during the spring season. |
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Suje - Marten |
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Tom Imo NilanhA boy's visit to the health clinic |
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It kept taking things out of the house and putting them in the cache.
It put them in the cache.
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Because they were angry at the mouse, the people carved
pokers with which to kill it.
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What is Tom buying?
He is buying an airplane.
Tom bought an airplane.
Do you have an airplane?
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What is Tom buying?
He is buying a cap.
Tom bought a cap.
Do you like cap?
Do you want a cap?
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My Dad is happy when they found Chena.
My Dad uses Chena for a leader.
It really cost high.
Even Jim is happy.
He saw Chena and he’s happy.
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He was gathering a lot of them.
He was going to eat them in the winter.
He was storing them nicely for the winter.
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Here is where the man stays.
Here is where the boy stays.
The man stays along the bank.
The boy stays along the bank.
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The boy said there is a moose.
“Where is the moose?” the man said.
He said, “The moose is walking downstream.”
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The moose walked downstream.
The man walked downstream.
The boy walked downstream.
The man killed the moose.
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Here is porcupine.
Where does porcupine stay?
Porcupine stays on an island.
Where is the porcupine swimming?
Porcupine is swimming ashore.
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Where is the dog?
The dog is swimming.
Where is the dog swimming?
The dog is swimming ashore.
Where did the porcupine walked?
The porcupine walked downstream.
Walking along the bank.
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Here is Sammy.
He is walking to the store.
He’s helping his Mom.
He’s helping his Dad.
He’s helping his sister.
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My house is a good one.
It has everything.
You want to look at it?
Go with me.
Look inside my house.
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Here is the big house.
Do you see the window?
Do you see the window curtain?
Window curtain.
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We have three bedrooms.
One is for my mom and dad.
One is for brothers.
One is for girls.
Here is one for girls.
Here is where I sleep.
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This is the one I sleep on.
I like it.
It is strong.
It is also warm.
Do you see big pillows?
Do you see blankets?
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Here is where I lie down.
I have a lamp.
It sits on the table.
When it’s dark I use it to read.
When I go to bed I read.
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Do you see radio?
It is mine.
My dad gave it to me.
I listen to it when it gets dark.
I listen to it when I go to bed.
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We have a big freezer.
There’s lots of meat in there.
My dad killed a moose.
Meat are in the freezer.
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Do you see the red can?
It’s full of gasoline.
For snowmachine.
My dad has a big snowmachine.
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There is the boat.
We have a boat.
We use it in the summer time.
We use it on the river.
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You see the one in the corner?
It is fishnet.
It’s my mom’s net.
It’s for ice setting.
It is set under the ice.
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I keep on walking upriver.
I am looking for something to eat for tomorrow.
I see some more game.
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“Does inside your ear hurt?”
“No, the inside of my ear doesn’t hurt.”
“Does your ear hurt?”
“No, my ear doesn’t hurt.”
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“Open your mouth.
I will check your tongue.
Does it hurt inside your mouth?”
“No, it doesn’t hurt inside my mouth.”
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“Does your neck hurt?”
Move your head?”
“No, my neck doesn’t hurt.
I move my head around.”
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“I don’t know what’s wrong with you.
I’ll listen to your heart.
I’ll listen to your chest.”
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“I don’t know.
I don’t know what’s wrong with you I checked everything.
Maybe you’re tired.
Maybe you don’t take good care of yourself.”
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“Agnes, tell Tom to go to bed early.
Maybe he will feel better.
Go to school when I start to talk to them.”
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