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SpilyayTymoo Warm Springs, Oregon August 28, 1997 7 Wasco, Paiute lessons HUCKLEBERRY LESSON THREE Picking at Highrock MONDAY Wordlist yutwilalix idxdxlit itk'aTamat ilk'upi agalax wixat wiqal aq'iptl'wdix qaxba Iqon dala'ax maika dikaga qanchix aixtl'akwidix saiba k'u lgab hillside fir grove rocks, boulders coffee sun trail, road creek fresh-water spring I wonder where maybe, perhaps you right here when half-past straight-up (to) gather (to) meet THURSDAY Whole Conversation Ilxdimam Highrock-ba. Here we are! At Highrock! Qaxba lqon idunayax? I wonder where the berries are? Dala'ax yutwilalix-ba. Perhaps they're on the hillside. Maika amuya kwapt idxdxlit ba. You go near the fir grove. Maika amuya kwapt idagail itk'alamat-ba. You, go towards the big rocks. MOT Paiute Language Lesson Friday II Paiute Vocabulary Numu Yadoan Moo'a-Tomorrow U ha'a moo'a woikugakwe? Are you going to work tomorrow? Moo'a ta pookoo yukwega! Tomorrow, let's go ride horses! Moo'a tame kodyuokwe. Tomorrow we will return! 1 i r -r.i?:-fci 'trta fa' ?J -lf TUESDAY Conversation Part I: Ilxdimam Highrock-ba. Here we are! At Highrock! . - Qaxba lqon idunayax? I wonder where the berries are? Dala'ax yutwilalix-ba. Perhaps they're on the hillside. Maika amuya kwapt idxdxlit-ba. - You go near the fir grove. Maika amuya kwapt idagail itk'alamat-ba. You, go towards the big rocks. Dikaga anxuxa awatul anuxa ilk'upi-bama. I'll stay here to build a fire and make coffee. Dikaga anxuxa awatul anuxa ilk'upi-bama. I'll stay here to build a fire and make coffee. Qanchix alxlxlma? When are we going to eat? Aixtl'akwidix shaiba agalax. Half past noon. Qaxba alma k'u alxoxa? Where shall we gather (to eat)? Lgab alma alxoxa iwixatba sqw'ab iwiqalba. We'll meet on the road near the creek. Lgab alma alxoxa aq'iptl'waix-ba. We'll meet by the spring. till' v? i - -. I Mun'na'we-A long time Jam. Nu mu'na'we ki u punnee! I haven't seen you in a long time! U mu'na'we yatuo woakute! You have worked here quite a while! Mu'na'we ta ki nanobene. We haven't visited for a long time! XT G) I Nanapua'amu-Parents Home Base Wasco Classes for the Switzler Clan to start again September 2, 1997. Everyone interested, invited to come. We will meet on Tuesday evenings at Danielle Switzler's Home, at 6:00 pm. CD Language Staff Works Towards Goal August 22, 1997 WEDNESDAY Conversation Part II: Qanchix alxlxlma? When are we going to eat? Aixtl'akwidix shaiba agalax. Half past noon. Qaxba alma k'u alxoxa? Lgab alma alxoxa aq'iptl'waix-ba. We'll meet by the spring. The Language Program staff, Val Aguilar, Arlita Rhoan, Dallas Winishut, and Myra Shawaway had the opportunity to attend a class that will con tribute to their efforts in obtaining a college degree that will lead to State Teacher Certification. The Native American Experience class sponsored by Oregon State University, was a very rewarding expe rience. It covered Native American issues from the early 18()0's to date. The instructor of the class was Kurt Peters, Department of Ethnic Studies , Oregon State University. There were 2 other Tribal mem bers and 5 other people also in attendance. There was a good exchange of opinions regarding treaties, various federal government acts and contracts. The class ran for three consecutive week-ends on Friday evening and all day Saturday. For the Language Program Staff, this amounted to six and half days of work per week for the month of August. This class Where shall we gather (to eat)? will be offered at Central Oregon Community Col lege, and I would encourage those interested to not miss this opportunity. The Program realizes the importance of com plying with the State of Oregon and it's qualifica tions for being allowed to teach within the Public School system. Fortunately, today we can go into the School system, under the Charter School grant 'program, which we will begin this school year. The three Kindergarten classes at Warm Springs Elemen tary will be getting Sahaptin languages for the full school year. There is a concern , as we move into next year's school year. We will need more lan guage teachers next year and following years to teach the three languages of Warm Lgab alma alxoxa iwixatba sqw'ab iwiqalba. We'll meet on the road near the creek. Haga ume nanapua'amu? Who are your parents? E nanapua'amu nano woakute!! My parents are both working! U ume nanapua'amu wane tabua! You look just like your parents! Naapahe-Six Nu naapahe kwitu woakumakweku. I am gonna work till six'o'clock. E doo'a naapahe tomo! My child is six years old! Nu naapahe tuamme ka'yoo. I have six children! Language StafL.Cont'd Springs. So, please if you are somewhat interested, come to the language classes when they are offered this fall. You could be the next one who will play a very important role for the Tribes, by carrying the language for youth to come. And for those people who have a concern about their children learning just their language of choice. I'd like to repeat what many of the elders have stated, and that is, many years ago, many of our ancestors had the ability to talk all three lan guages. And other research has been done thai states that children can learn more than one lan guage, which could enhance their learning abilities as they progress through their school years. So, let's not discourage our children, but encourage them to become better prepared for their leader ship of tomorrow. Too many times, we as adults think that children are not capable of making some of their own decisions. Wouldn't it be nice if each of us took the time to ask, instead of telling or demanding our children to do something? HI i 3 Paiute Classes to begin soon, call Pat on Tuesday's thru Thursday's to let her know your interested at (541) 553-3290. 4