Tłı̨chǫ as a second language

Seize the unique opportunity to learn more about Yellowknife's Indigenous culture, by taking one of our Tłı̨chǫ courses tailored to your needs: four beginner levels and a conversation course. You'll learn to compose and pronounce simple sentences through hands-on exercises and storytelling.

Beginner

Tłı̨chǫ yatıı̀ on the land : Beginner 1

Available

This course is an introduction to using Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ on the land.

This course takes place at the outdoor learning centre at École Įtłʼǫ̀ School. Using Indigenous land-based pedagogy, participants will learn about the language and the culture in context. With the land as the teacher and the classroom, students will learn how to communicate by being on the land. As the weather gets warmer, we may hear a Tłı̨chǫ speakers say, “Edıı dı̀ı̀,” as they take off their jacket and understand that it is hot outside. After eating fresh bannock cooked on the fire, we may hear, “Mmm… łèt’è łekǫ,” and understand that the bannock is delicious. The learning will be guided by the students’ interests and experiences on the land, and cultural elements will be infused throughout the lessons through storytelling. This course, which is in line with the GNWT key competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, includes interactive activities that will help learners communicate with each other, as well as with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community.

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Teaching mode
In person
Duration
20 hours per session
When
From April 2 to June 17 2024 - Mondays from 5:30PM-7:30PM (HNR)
Price
349 $

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Tłı̨chǫ Language and Culture : Beginner 1 - Group 1

Available

This course is an introduction to Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, its sounds, vocabulary, and sentence structures.

Students will learn to greet another Tłı̨chǫ speaker, offer them food and drink, and talk about everyday topics such as family, clothing, and weather. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

Teaching mode
In person and online
Duration
20 hours per session
When
From April 2 to June 17 2024 - Tuesdays from 5:30PM to 7:30PM (HNR)
Price
349 $

Tłı̨chǫ Language and Culture : Beginner 1 - Group 2

Available

This course is an introduction to Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, its sounds, vocabulary, and sentence structures.

Students will learn to greet another Tłı̨chǫ speaker, offer them food and drink, and talk about everyday topics such as family, clothing, and weather. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

Course given by

Teaching mode
In person and online
Duration
20 hours per session
When
From April 2 to June 17 2024 - Wednesdays and Fridays from 12PM to 1PM (HNR)
Price
349 $

Tłı̨chǫ Language and Culture : Beginner 2 - Group 1

Available

This course is for those who have taken Tłı̨chǫ beginner level 1 or those who some experience speaking Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀.

Students will practice their pronunciation, deepen their vocabulary, and develop their sentence structures. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

Course given by

Teaching mode
In person and online
Duration
20 hours per session
When
From April 2 to June 17 2024 - Tuesdays from 5:30PM to 7:30PM (HNR)
Price
349 $

Tłı̨chǫ Language and Culture : Beginner 2 - Group 2

Available

This course is for those who have taken Tłı̨chǫ beginner level 1 or those who some experience speaking Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀.

Students will practice their pronunciation, deepen their vocabulary, and develop their sentence structures. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

Course given by

Teaching mode
In person and online
Duration
20 hours per session
When
From April 2 to June 17 2024 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12PM to 1PM (HNR)
Price
349 $

Tłı̨chǫ Language and Culture : Beginner 3

Available

This course is for those who have taken Tłı̨chǫ beginner level 2 or those who have some experience speaking Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀.

Students will practice their pronunciation, deepen their vocabulary, and develop their sentence structures. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

Course given by

Teaching mode
In person and online
Duration
20 hours per session
When
From April 2 to June 17 2024 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12PM to 1PM (HNR)
Price
349 $

Tłı̨chǫ Language and Culture : Beginner 4

Available
This course is for those who have taken Tłı̨chǫ beginner level 3 or those who have some experience speaking Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀.
Students will practice their pronunciation, deepen their vocabulary, and develop their sentence structures. In addition to learning the language, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. The course material, Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ eyıts’ǫ Dǫ Nàowoò, is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community. This course, which is in line with the GNWT Key Competencies of the Our Languages Curriculum at the Emergent and Beginner proficiency scales, has been designed to reflect and express the local language and culture of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers who live in the NWT.

Course given by

Teaching mode
In person and online
Duration
20 hours per session
When
From April 2 to June 17 2024 - Thursdays from 5:30PM to 7:30PM (HNR)
Price
349 $

Advanced

Conversation, Reading, and Writing in Tłı̨chǫ

Available
This course is for those who have taken Tłı̨chǫ beginner level 3 or those who have experience speaking Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀.
Students will develop their conversation skills and improve their confidence by speaking to other Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀ speakers. They will also be given opportunities to practice reading and writing in the language as they deepen their understanding of the written language, particularly with low tones, nasal tones and glottal sounds. In addition, stories and cultural elements will be integrated throughout the lessons. This course is intended for all learners of Tłı̨chǫ Yatıı̀, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, who want to learn the language for work or for pleasure. The interactive activities will help learners communicate with elders, knowledge keepers, family members, and other members of the community.

Course given by

Teaching mode
In person and online
Duration
20 hours per session
When
From April 2 to June 17 2024 - Wednesdays from 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Price
349 $

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