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way̓ iskʷíst
hello, my name is

(this page accompanies information signs on the Syilx territory, provided by SLH)

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way̓ iskʷíst​       
hello, my name is​       

lim̓lm̓t iʔ       
Thank you for the​      

1. siw̓łkʷ
water​
2.x̌iyáłnxʷ
sun
3. snəqsilxʷ
family
4. t̓ik̓ʷt
lake
5. smik̓ʷt
snow
6. tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ
land
7. tmixʷ
animals
8. xʷaxʷíst
walk
9. tqalw̓tínaʔ
bike
10. qičl̓x
run
11. sqʷʕaxnám̓
ski/snowboard
12.k̓ək̓níyaʔ
listen
13. x̌słčaw̓tx
be kind
14. x̌smnčútx
be good
15. lim̓tmn̓t
be grateful

The N̓syilxčn̓ speaking territory is a large geographic area in the interior plateau which includes the Syilx Okanagan, Sinixt, Kettle falls / Colville, San Poil, Nespelem, Methow & the Lower Okanogan.
The territory spans southern BC and northern Washington. Syilx people are highly invested in reclaiming their critcally endangered language and connecting with their land.

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  • Home
    • waý iskʷíst
    • The Syilx and Their Land
    • Supporters
  • Programs
    • Opportunities
  • Elder Recordings
    • Elders' Stories 1
    • Elders' Stories 8
    • Elders' Stories 9
  • Media
    • Student Films
    • Songs
  • Updates