Tłı̨chǫ as a second language

This course is an introduction to using Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ on the land.

This course takes place at the outdoor learning centre at École Įtłʼǫ̀ School. Using Indigenous land-based pedagogy, participants will learn about the language and the culture in context. With the land as the teacher and the classroom, students will learn how to communicate by being on the land. As the weather gets warmer, we may hear a Tłı̨chǫ speakers say, “Edıı dı̀ı̀,” as they take off their jacket and understand that it is hot outside. After eating fresh bannock cooked on the fire, we may hear, “Mmm… łèt’è łekǫ,” and understand that the bannock is delicious. The learning will be guided by the students’ interests and experiences on the land, and cultural elements will be infused throughout the lessons through storytelling. This course, which is in line with the GNWT key competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, includes interactive activities that will help learners communicate with each other, as well as with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community.

This course is an introduction to Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, its sounds, vocabulary, and sentence structures.

Students will learn to greet another Tłı̨chǫ speaker, offer them food and drink, and talk about everyday topics such as family, clothing, and weather. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

This course is for those who have taken Tłı̨chǫ beginner level 1 or those who some experience speaking Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀.

Students will practice their pronunciation, deepen their vocabulary, and develop their sentence structures. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

This course is for those who have taken Tłı̨chǫ beginner level 2 or those who have some experience speaking Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀.

Students will practice their pronunciation, deepen their vocabulary, and develop their sentence structures. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

Meet one of our Tłı̨chǫ teachers in this free one-hour workshop, which can be taken in person or remotely.