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!
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TUESDAY
Conversation
Part I:
Ilxdimam Highrock-ba.
Here we are! At Highrock!
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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 - -.
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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!
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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?
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Paiute Classes
to begin soon, call Pat on
Tuesday's thru Thursday's
to let her know your interested
at (541) 553-3290.
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