January 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – February 26, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
We understand that in learning the language of the local Land you will help to preserve this language, while connecting yourself more deeply with the Place you call home.
This course focuses on the Eastern Dialect of the Secwépemc (Shuswap) Language.
When? 6 x 90 minute sessions on Zoom on Mondays at 6:00pm Pacific / 7:00pm Mountain: Jan 15, 22, 29 / Feb 5, 12, 26
Bonus! All registrants will receive a link to the recordings, along with a $25 coupon to access excellent Indigenous Learning Resources
Session topics include:
- Secwépemc Stories
- Greetings & Family
- Numbers & days of the week/months
- Places
- Animals
- Plants
- Colours
Language Instructor: Roxanne Iswell Sampson
I was raised on Adams Lake Reserve for half of my childhood where I attended chief atahm when it was full immersion. I have had one of the best role models and teachers help guide me into the teacher I have become.
My most proudest moment is when I helped little fawn nursery in kamloops go from 15% immersion to 75% immersion.
I have worked with people of all ages teaching from babies to elders. My best quality is knowing everyone learns a different way and I adapt well to my students.
My goal is to reconcile our people with our language and culture.
Opening and Blessing: Chief Mike Archie
Chief Mike Archie is a Cultural Advisor for the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council, focusing on finding ways to revitalize language and culture, promote reconciliation among the four bands, and finding ways to bring the youth and Elders together. In 2006 he was elected chief serving three terms until 2018.
