Urban Indigenous Language Hub

Anishinaabe

Aanii, biindigen! Hello, welcome!

The Anishinaabe Language Table at VNFC is a casual gathering where we explore our culture and language through laughter, stories and fun. We play games, sing songs, make art, and share from our hearts. We seek to create a space of joy and belonging for Anishinaabek living out here on the coast. Our language has an amazing power to bring us together. It connects us to our ancestors and reveals so much about the way we operate as people.

We invite Anishinaabe people to join us casually or regularly for these precious gatherings. We hope to see you soon, dear relative.

Carrier – Nedut’en Dialect Language Group

Our revered Carrier Nedut’en Speaker supports new learners with introductions, basic sentences, and creates lessons including Cultural Teachings. Our Helpers share Wet’suwet’en translations to embrace all Carrier Nation members from near and far.

Dakota Sioux Language Cohort

The Dakota Sioux Speaker has created a number of resources, from books and basic classes for new learners. In 2022, we will host ‘Kitchen Table’ sessions and Embedding Language in cultural workshops as Judy is a master beader and participates in the Cultural workshops and programs.

Dene Language Cohort

Our Sayisi Dene Speaker develops resources, including introductions, greetings, Moe the Mouse and interactive classes. In 2022, we will host ‘Kitchen Table’ sessions cultural workshops as Jeannie stays involved in programs with peers. She is looking forward to meeting other local Denesuline in the Victoria area.

nêhiyawêwin (Cree) Language Cohort

Ninaskamon Nehiyaw Speakers and Helpers . In 2022, Wednesday Cree TH in September, Y in October interactive lessons and stories. Saturday Y dialect following Solomon Ratt’s curriculum. Both fluent Speakers can assist with translations and support the cohort Learners on Zoom or limited onsite to meet other Nihiyawak.

nuučaan̓uł, Central Dialect Language Cohort

VNFC is grateful local nuučaan̓uł Speakers and language Helpers continue to gather to plan and host weekly classes and monthly gatherings. In 2022, the group will host Land Based Teachings, Accelerated Second Language Acquisition (ASLA), and invite other nuučaan̓ułahtto to participate in a safe environment on Zoom or limited onsite to meet other nuučaan̓ułaht in our community.