Sangáay 'láa, is anyone interested in being a Haida Language Apprentice in Ketchikan? Follow this link to apply. Háw'aa for your consideration. https://secure.beaconinsight.com/servlet/jobdetails?id=47572
Ketchikan Indian Community Haida Language Program
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KIC Language programs work in partnership with our elders, educators, and leaders to provide educat
This Xaad Kíl (Haida language) page is hosted by Ketchikan Indian Community Haida language learner/instructor, Skíl Jáadei (Linda Schrack). Skíl Jáadei will share Xaad Kíl resources and post audio and video clips of Xaad Kíl speakers and learners. Xaad Kíl is the ancestral language of the Haida people that originate from Haida Gwaii. It is endangered and also a language isolate, which mea
Operating as usual
Just for fun. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star in X̱aad Kíl, translated by Skíl Jáadei (Linda Schrack)
I learned this song while I spent time at Chief Matthew’s Elementary School in Old Masset, Haida Gwaii.

Daláng-k t'aláng dúugang!
Kún gisáaw.
Kún gisáaw iik hl k̲’usáang, ‘wáagyaan kún gisáawaay hl dáang.
(Kleenex. Cough into a Kleenex, and then throw the Kleenex away.)
K'áaw. K'áawaay k'ujgad 'láa áwyaagang! Gitsx̂aan X̱aat'áay 'Lan-gáay daláng an t'aláng kíl 'láa áwyaagang!
(Herring eggs. Herring eggs taste really good. We thank you very much Ketchikan Indian Community!)
Níijaangw, níijaangw uu íijang. Níijaangw hl gya’ándaa.
(Mask, this is a mask. Wear a mask!)
Due to COVID-19, I will be posting related phrases and reminders for the next week. Dámaan án hl k̲íng’uu!
Ga k̲’álaad-sdä hl da sk̲’asgad sg̲wáansang is.

Sangáay 'láa díi tawláng! Please see the new time for the Family Haida Language class, Tuesday and Thursday's from 6:30-7:30pm. Please share to reach others that maybe be interested. Háw'aa!
Only three days left to register for KIC Language Program Alaska Native Language Summit! Register before October 31st by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbBp5SBNozr_UGx9S30CKX_rnc5IuuAlaBWic7stMa3dBRAQ/viewform

Jáa díi tawláng! X̱aad kíl t'aláng sḵ'at'áa ts'an! (Hey my friends! Let's learn Haida!) It's time to register for Haida language class beginning September 17th. Register at 615 Stedman St. Mon-Fri 8-5.

The KIC language program team has grown! We are blessed to have an apprentice for the Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Haida languages! In addition, we have help with planning an upcoming Language Summit that we will be hosting! Blessings to all the great work we will accomplish as a team!!

Jáa díi tawláng!! Tlíiyaan uu, the movie Edge of the Knife will be shown in Ketchikan. The movie was filmed with the use of only the Haida language! If you are interested in attending be sure to call the number on the flyer to let us know if you prefer the matinee or evening showing. There is limited seating, therefore I strongly encourage you to RSVP.
It is calm today.
It is foggy today.
🎶 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 🎶
🎶 12 Days of Christmas 🎶
🎶 Silent Night 🎶
🎶 Amazing Grace 🎶
🎶 Santa Claus 🎅🏼 is Coming to Town 🎶
🎁 Merry Christmas 🎄 and 🎉Happy New Year! 🎊

KIC presents an evening Haida language class! You can register during the Annual Membership Meeting Monday Jan. 15, 2018 or stop by 615 Stedman St. for a registration form. Hákwsdaa! 😀

Rock your Mocs week is November 13 - 17.
The flyer was created by Haida language learner Patty Fiorella. Háw'aa Patty for sharing with us!

First Haida language film offers rare, powerful glimpse of Haida Gwaii people The first Haida language film is currently in production and tells the powerful story of a dying language — and what its few remaining speakers are doing to save it.
🎃 Daláng K̲’udáang G̲án Sángyaangs 👀 dluu gulgáas gyáan dámaan ágan hl k̲íng’uu! 👻 🎃
(When you all are trick-or-treating, have fun and take care!)

Learn to count in Haida!
https://youtu.be/BlLa7jPWr6U
X̲aad Kíl: How to Count in Haida ———————————— Follow Us On Social! ———————————— HAIDA FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2d00VLa TLINGIT FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2e5nXSZ TSIMSHIAN FACEBOOK: http://bit.l...

KIC's Haida Language Program is offering a free class beginning Tuesday September 12. Family participation is encouraged!
Please share this information with your family and friends!
Gíijgwaa daláng Hl kíngsaang! Dámaan ágan hl kíng'uu!

Please share if you are in Ketchikan
Haida & Tsimshian
Language Classes
When
February 2nd - 28th
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:15 - 12:45
Where
2960 Tongass Ave.
Ketchikan, AK, 99901
Cedar Room & Conference Room (1st floor)
Who
KIC Employees and
the Community of Ketchikan
**Lunch on your own
** Refreshments will
be provided

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At , our students performed for their parents at the end! They learned about 5 Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian stories and performed a shortened version of it! It was so fun!
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Why is language learning important to our community?
“To keep our culture alive.”
Hil Ta-Ju (MedicineWind Goomda Chaney) [Photo Far Left]
Heritage: Haida | Moiety: Eagle | Crest: Frog | House: Skulpin
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“It’s important we do this revival of language together.”
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