#sm’algya̱x

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Here’s a podcast episode about our language group before COVID.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsimshian-language-revitalization-with-the-juneau/id1496876900?i=1000476091840

#tsimshian #ts’msyen #sm’algya̱x

[jrphotographybc]

I have binged listened to three episodes of the LandBack podcast by Angela Sterritt at #CBC and I am not ok; but I also cannot stop listening to the podcast either, and highly recommend you give it a listen as well, as someone who is indigenous, but was not raised with the culture or language, and only in the past year or so has started that journey of learning, starting with my ancestral language of Sm’algya̱x, this podcast is very interesting, I have shed tears, I have had a few chuckles, and I have learned a lot!

#CBC #Indigenous #Indigenous Canada #LandBackPodcast #LandBack

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Huk Dzap - The Artist 

David R. Boxley

Huk Dzap – The Artist (One who’s always making/creating)

There is no direct translation from the english word “artist” into Sm’algya̱x, the language of the Tsimshian (Ts’msyen). A painter is huk’nat’miis, always painting. A carver is hukgyiłaam, always carving. I moved home to my community of Metlakatla, Alaska in 2015 to learn my language. As I now near becoming an advanced learner, I find that my approach to my art and my view on the world is changing. Using my language everyday, even for a simple title like this, is extremely important to me.

This design is meant to represent all artists. I wanted the design to be classic but modern, simple in its construction but deeply meaningful in its purpose. I chose to use primary colors in the hopes of a bold first impression, while at the same time, representing the creativity and opportunity that those colors unlock for artists today. It’s no secret that I’m a traditionalist. But this was an opportunity to use my formline training to express my appreciation for my fellow artists, of all mediums, and to express myself as a modern Ts’msyen artist.

The figure is neither male nor female, or it’s both at once. It’s the spirit in all artists that challenges us to keep creating, that inspires us. The geometric design on the left pays tribute to weavers and textile artists. The blue ultra-primary field is to represent modern materials, like glass. The hands are like paint brushes. The head ovoid, unintentional when I first designed it, is like an adze blade striking into wood.

I remember going to shows at Stonington when I was a little boy. Thanks to my father, I have had the opportunity to grow up in this art world. It’s allowed me to meet my heroes, work with some of them, and be surrounded by creativity all my life. Ayaltga’nu (I’m fortunate).

-David R. Boxley, Autumn 2019

#David R. Boxley #Tsimshian #Stonington Gallery

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Liked on YouTube: Sm’algya̱x word challenge Day 20 of 100 Day Łimoom (help) https://youtu.be/EtXzzUNgkN8

#ndn #Native #Alaska Native #Indigenous #First Nation #Native American #Native Youtube

[mikedangeli]

The Git Hayetsk Dancers are an internationally renowned dance group led in partnership by artist and carver Mike Dangeli of the Nisga’a, Tsimshian, Tlingit, and Tsetsaut Nations and University of Alaska Southeast professor Dr. Mique’l Dangeli of the Tsimshian and Tlingit Nations. Git Hayetsk means “people of the copper shield” in Sm’algya̱x, the language spoken by the Nisga’a, Tsimshian, and Gitxsan Nations. The copper shield is the highest form of ceremonial wealth shared among their people as well as other First Nations along the Northwest Coast. Their dancers are bonded by their connections to the Sm’algya̱x speaking peoples with distinction in their family ties to the many other Nations in Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Southeast Alaska. Since 1999, they have shared their songs and dances at ceremonial and public events in urban and rural communities through Canada, the US, and abroad including Austria, Malaysia, Germany, and Japan. The Git Hayetsk Dancers challenge themselves to learn and practice the artistry of dance, song composition, choreography, and regalia-making to the standards of wealth, power, and prestige embodied by the copper shield. With deep love and respect for their communities, they draw their strengths together to give life to the songs and dances of their ancestors as well as bring to life new ones that reflect their experiences as First Nations people today. To book the Git Hayetsk or for further information please contact Mike Dangeli at [email protected] Phone: [phone] www.Githayetsk.com Social media: @GitHayetsk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GitHayetskDancers #aboriginal #aboriginaldance #bcfirstnations #dance #dancers #firstnations #firstnationsdance #githayetsk #githayetskdancers #tsimshian #nisgaa #gitxsan #haida #haisla #tahaltan #tlingit #tsetsaut #mikedangeli #miqueldangeli #native #nativedance #alaskanative #alaska #vancouver #vancouverbc #vancouvercanada #vancouver_bc #terrace #terracebc #terracecanada #westcoast #westcoastdance @githayetsk @mikedangeli @miqueldangeli

#alaskanative #nisgaa #terracecanada #westcoast #firstnations #westcoastdance #tsimshian #bcfirstnations #gitxsan #haida #dancers #githayetsk #tlingit #githayetskdancers #miqueldangeli #native #vancouverbc #vancouver_bc #tahaltan #alaska #aboriginaldance #haisla #mikedangeli #firstnationsdance #terrace #aboriginal #vancouvercanada #nativedance #dance #tsetsaut

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One of our group members who lives in Washington and I talk about our Sm’algya̱x language group during the pandemic.

#tsimshian #ts’msyen #sm’algya̱x

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This is the language group I am proud to be part of.

#tsimshian #ts’msyen #sm’algya̱x #Youtube

[jrphotographybc]

Ama g̱a̱nłaak nsipsiipnsgu, John di waayu. Ts’msyenu dił, gisbutwada di hoksgu. Nda wila waalsm. - Good morning my friends, my name is John, I’m Ts’msyen, a member of the Killerwhale clan, how are you all doing?

Taken a long time ago, as this is a very young Jade, taken at the pumpkin patch, Nikon FM2n, I am going to guess either 85/2 or 105/2.5, but leaning towards the 85mm, and this is on ILFORD FP4+.

Image created on the unceded and ancestral lands of q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nations

Opening statement made in Sm’algya̱x, the ancestral language of the Ts’msyen First Nation of which I am learning.

#believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #staybrokeshootfilm #muchgrainverycommunity #film #canadianfilmphotographers #analog #tsimshianphotographer #nikon fm2n

[jrphotographybc]

Ama g̱a̱nłaak nsipsiipnsgu, John di waayu. Ts’msyenu dił, gsbutwada di hoksgu. Nda wila waalsm. - Good morning my friends, my name is John, I’m Ts’msyen, a member of the Killerwhale clan, how are you all doing? 

I am really enjoying learning to write and speak my ancestral language of sm’algya̱x. Taken last week while testing the Canon F1 (Original I acquired off my friend Ralph at work), Canon 28/2.8 FDn, using ILFORD XP2 Super 

Image created on the unceded and ancestral lands of q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nations

#Canon F1 #Canon FD 28mm f28 #BelieveInFilm #ShootFilmBeNice #NorthernFilmCollective #Fraser River #katzie #katzieterritory #katzienation #fishingboats #tsimshian #tsmsyen #tsimshianphotographer #ilfordXP2 #XP2Super

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Liked on YouTube: Sm’algya̱x at Montessori Borealis https://youtu.be/T1J-E9n-pCU

#ndn #native #native american #first nations #native youtube #native youtuber #first nations youtube

[mikedangeli]

Repost from @nagk_school using @RepostRegramApp - Here’s the promo for our newest Sm’algya̱x video! It’s called “Let's Go Rose Hips Picking!” Go to our YouTube Channel to see the whole thing :) https://youtu.be/WI6PkD-JV2k Description From October 10-13, 2017, we took our K-12 students to sikw'alaams (pick rose hips) to dry for dii (tea) that they will gift to the witnesses of the luulgit (feast) they are hosting this June in Kitsumlalum as a part of our National Aboriginal day celebration. The focus of our Sm'algya̱x teaching at 'Na Aksa Gyila̱k'yoo School is to have students learn our language on the land through subsistence activities. We hope you enjoy learning this kw'alaams (rose hip) lesson along with us! Nt'oyaxsism for watching! #naaksagyilakyooschool #nagk #nagkschool #smalgyax #tsmsyeen #tsimshian #tsimshianlanguage #smalgya̱x #tsmsyeenlanguage #firstnations #indigenouseducation #decolonizingeducation #learningontheland #drdangeli #drdangelinagk (at ’Na Aksa Gyila̱k'yoo School)

#tsmsyeen #tsimshian #smalgya̱x #decolonizingeducation #nagkschool #drdangeli #drdangelinagk #naaksagyilakyooschool #firstnations #learningontheland #indigenouseducation #tsmsyeenlanguage #tsimshianlanguage #smalgyax #nagk

[mikedangeli]

Repost from @nagk_school using @RepostRegramApp - #Repost @miqueldangeli (@get_repost) ・・・ Great first day back @nagk_school I’ve sure missed my students! I’m elated with how much Sm’algya̱x they retained over the break! I am always on the lookout for fun new ways to make our language visible through our school. I came across this cool little old school message board on clearance at The Source and I’m using to post Sm’algya̱x through out the week! 2018 is off to an awesome start. Ayaaltga’nu! 💞🎆💞 . . . #ayaaltganu #nagkschool #kitsumkalum_bc #kitsumkalum #naaksagyilakyooschool #smalgya̱x #smalgyax #tsimshianlanguage #smalgyaxlanguagelearners #tsimshianterritory #kto12 #teacher #tsmsyeenlanguage #tsmsyeenterritory #drdangelinagk #drdangeli #miqueldangeli #firstnation #indigenous (at Na Aksa Gyilak'yoo School)

#nagkschool #smalgyaxlanguagelearners #drdangeli #kitsumkalum_bc #firstnation #kitsumkalum #ayaaltganu #naaksagyilakyooschool #tsimshianterritory #tsmsyeenterritory #miqueldangeli #tsimshianlanguage #kto12 #repost #smalgyax #tsmsyeenlanguage #indigenous #teacher #drdangelinagk #smalgya̱x

[mikedangeli]

Repost from @miqueldangeli using @RepostRegramApp - Here’s one of the approaches I’m developing to teach my @nagk_school students about emotions in Sm’algya̱x: EMOJIs 😁😢😍😂☺️ they sure love these thing! There all over their school supplies and clothes. To respond to their interest, I used a product call “Wall Pops” which makes permanent wall decals featuring two emojis. Then applied the two yellow circles to a magnetic dry erase board and applied and cut out all the facial expressions to magnetic paper so they’re inter change able. I’m going to use it to both teach and assess learning by creating games where student teams will race to create the emoji translation of Sm’algya̱x words and sentences by assembling the face. We’re implementing it for the first time next week! It’s going to be so much fun! . . . #nagkschool #nagk #naaksagyilakyooschool #drdangelinagk #smalgya̱x #smalgyax #kitsumkalum #tsimshianlanguage #tsmsyeenlanguage #kitsumkalum_bc #tsimshianterritory #tsmsyeenterritory (at Na Aksa Gyilak'yoo School)

#smalgya̱x #kitsumkalum_bc #tsimshianterritory #nagkschool #nagk #tsimshianlanguage #tsmsyeenlanguage #tsmsyeenterritory #naaksagyilakyooschool #drdangelinagk #kitsumkalum #smalgyax