ÎETHKA:
Stories and Language in Stoney Nakoda Country
Îethka Îabi ne Îethka Mâkochî nen

By Valentina Fox, Îyâ Sa Wîyâ and Trent Fox, Tatâga Thkan Wagishi

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“Language is the mind, spirit, and soul of a people. Every effort must be made to protect, preserve, promote, and practice our Indigenous languages.”

—VERNA KIRKNESS, Cree scholar and lifelong proponent of Indigenous languages

“Our languages are not lost, but deeply resting, waiting to be revealed.”

—TWIN FLAMES, musicians

This book features the Stoney Nakoda First Nation language in context and in action. The book contains a collection of stories and teachings by Trent and Valentina Fox, ranging from memories of grouse hunts to the desperate challenges of residential school. Each chapter culminates in a learning quiz and to assist in nuances of the language and the book includes audio components as web links.

The Îethka Stoney Nakoda People are an integral part of the Treaty 7 group of Indigenous Nations in Southern Alberta. Their spoken language is part of the Dakota-Sioux linguistic group.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Trent Fox,
Tatâga Thkan Wagichi
(Dancing White Buffalo) (1974–2023)

Trent Fox was an esteemed member of the Wesley First Nation, Stoney Nakoda Nation. His academic research focused on the history of his People and development of the Îethka language. His research lives on in this book.

Valentina Fox,
Îyâ Sa Wîyâ (Red Mountain Woman)

Valentina Fox is a member of the Wesley First Nation, Stoney Nakoda Nation. Mother of the late Trent Fox, she is also a grandmother, and great-grandmother,. She is a counsellor and Elder at Nakoda Elementary School and formerly was a Certified Nursing Assistant (Practical Nurse). She has a degree in First Nations counselling and is a passionate advocate for the retention of the Îethka language.

ÎETHKA: Stories and Language in Stoney Nakoda Country Îethka Îabi ne Îethka Mâkochî nen

By Valentina Fox, Îyâ Sa Wîyâ and Trent Fox, Tatâga Thkan Wagishi

“Language is the mind, spirit, and soul of a people. Every effort must be made to protect, preserve, promote, and practice our Indigenous languages.”

“Our languages are not lost, but deeply resting, waiting to be revealed.”

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ÎETHKA:
Stories and Language in Stoney Nakoda Country
Îethka Îabi ne Îethka Mâkochî nen

“Language is the mind, spirit, and soul of a people. Every effort must be made to protect, preserve, promote, and practice our Indigenous languages.”

“Our languages are not lost, but deeply resting, waiting to be revealed.”