Witsuwit'en Language ResourceS
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Witsuwit'en Alphabet
This handout introduces the Witsuwit'en alphabet and writing system. It was utilized in the pilot course, Witsuwit'en Grammar, an un-accredited course delivered via Skype with linguist Sharon Hargus. |
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Witsuwit'en Contrasts
This handout introduces the variances in the Witsuwit'en alphabet. For example i vs. ï |
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Witsuwit'en Interactive Language Lessons
COMING SOON!! CHECK BACK LATER. |
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Witsuwit'en Beginner Phrases - Hello and Questions
An introduction to common greetings and questions. |
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Witsuwit'en Beginner Phrases - Commands
Basic Witsuwit'en commands like sit down, come here, stop it! |
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Witsuwit'en Beginner Phrases - Getting Ready
Basic phrases about getting washed up and dressed |
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Witsuwit'en Beginner Phrases - Food
Basic phrases about preparing and serving food |
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Witsuwit'en Beginner Phrases - Personal Comfort/Illness
Basic phrases to discuss personal comfort like feeling hot/cold or feeling sick. |
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Witsuwit'en Beginner Phrases - Relationships
Basic phrases to discuss positive and negative relationships with others. |
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Witsuwit'en Beginner Phrases - Weather
Basic phrases to talk about the weather. |
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Witsuwit'en Language Tree Infographic
An illustration that demonstrates the connection between Witsuwit'en and our language family. |
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Since 2016, due to several Elders passing on, the rate of fluency went from 3.6 to 3.3 percent.
The average age of fluent speakers is 70 years old.
CURRENT STATE OF THE LANGUAGE
