Dakelh Ghunek = Dakelh Language: Grade K-12
Nenachailya mba hodul'ehne Dakelh Ghunek. Kw'uyats'ulhtuk Dakelh Ghunek wheni hodul'eh = Thank you for learning/teaching about Dakelh language. These Dakelh language books are for teaching the language. Included in this kit is a copy of the Dakelh Ghunek (Dakelh language) curriculum as well as a variety of picture books written in Dakelh. Please note, some are in Lheidli dialect, some are in Nak'azdli dialect.
Suitability: Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Subjects: Social Studies, Language Arts, Indigenous Studies.
29 books, 1 Dakelh ghunek (Dakelh language) curriculum.
- 'Awet, In'alh! = Time to Eat! by Today's a good day for a cookout! But Nathan and Lora just can't wait to eat. What tasty treats are their family cooking up?ISBN: 9781941458938Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Birds = Gal by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Bugs are Food = Nulh'asyaz 'uhinli ts'uyi by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Cats = Boos by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Ceepee and the Fish Camp by
Ceepee and the Fish Camp tells the story of Ceepee, a young Lheidli girl, and her family as they travel around their territory gathering food and resources through the seasons. This work incorporates Dakelh vocabulary words from Lheidli Elder Edith Frederick.
ISBN: 9780994073310Publication Date: 2021-01-01- Dulkw'ah = Froggy by What has little legs and yellow eyes and slimy skin? My new pet, Froggy! I do everything I can to make Froggy happy!ISBN: 9781941458990Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Esther 'ink'e Winnie = Esther and Winnie by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Evan sba ekenezoo = My friend, Evan by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Food All Year Round = Ts'uyi ts'uyawh yusk'ut by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01- Gohyaz Kedizulh = Bunny's Travels by Bunny is very excited to visit his aunt's house this summer to eat some sweets. The only problem is there are many predators on the way to his aunt's house! Will Bunny be able to avoid the animals?ISBN: 9781941458952Publication Date: 2021-01-01
How to Grow Sunflowers = Sa'indak yi hubodulha'eh by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Lhana tun k'ut nuhuzoot 'et lhch'ahuldeh = Hockey by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Mishaal sba ekenezoo = My Friend, Mishaal by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01- Musdzi 'Udada' = The Owl: A Carrier Indian Legend by Once, long ago, deep in the forest lived an old owl. He was very big. Each evening he would fly close to one of the villages, land on a tree and watch the people. As he was so huge everyone was afraid of him.ISBN: 1895276005Publication Date: 1991-01-01
- Ndai 'uhulh-'en? = What Are They Doing? by What are they doing? The cat is sitting, the horses are running, the girl is swimming! Learn 11 Dakelh-Carrier verbs while practicing your reading and pronunciation!ISBN: 9781941458945Publication Date: 2021-01-01
- Nindaih Hoonint'i' Eh? = Do You Like to Dance? by Do you like to dance? Quickly or slowly? Indoors or outdoors? Alone or with friends? How do you like to dance?ISBN: 9781941458983Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Our School = Huhodul'eh yoh by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Riley soozi ink'ez hoonutst'i = What I Like to Do by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Running = Gal by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01- Sam yazai nilh'en = Sam Looks at the Sky by As a beginner science book, it introduces young readers and listeners to words related to weather patterns.ISBN: 9781941458976Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Slik, Rosie = My Dog, Rosie by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01- Slik Hoont'i, ndezu'a bughusdli ink'ez buk'essui = How I Love and Care for My Happy Dog / Sboos Hoont'i bughusdli ink'ez buk'essui = How I Love and Care for My Happy Cat by Two books in one! Learn how people love and care for their dogs and cats. In English and Dakelh.ISBN: 9781990715006Publication Date: 2018-01-01
Sudestl'oh, Violet = My Sister, Violet by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Tli Buna Be Ts'unilh'en = Through the Eyes of a Dog by
Tli Buna Be Ts'unilh'en: Through the Eyes of a Dog is told from the perspective of a dog named Tlicho. Tlicho is a Dakelh word that translates to “big dog.” The story takes place on Tlicho’s way home from a walk. During this journey, Tlicho encounters many different people who have different hairstyles, body types, and relationship dynamics as well as varying races, ages, and genders. When Tlicho meets each of these characters, he treats them all with a kind regard and does not judge their differences. This book is meant to portray the world through the eyes of a dog, thus teaching the reader to view everyone equally and concludes by asking, “how different would the world be?” if we modelled this empathetic outlook.
ISBN: 9781738984831Publication Date: 2023-04-21- Too dulcho whe ninli! = Water is Everywhere! by As a beginner science book, it introduces readers and listeners to facts and words related to water.ISBN: 9781941458969Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Tsa gal'acho = The Fast Beaver by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Wet'suwe'ten Culture = Wet'suwe'ten by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Willson the Cat = Willson boos by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Winter Animals = Khuna khui by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01