The office of the Nisg̱a’a Language and Culture Directorate is located in New Aiyansh, BC (aka Gitlax̱t̓aamiks) at the Raven House, a SD92 building formerly known as one of the “Group Homes”. The exterior colour of the Raven House is green, and our front door can be found at the back, side entrance. Please note that the lower level is occupied by a separate entity unrelated to our administration.
In addition to the many services the Directorate provides, there are books, videos and other resources available for purchase and for the taking. Below you will find the titles, fee schedule and a brief description of each.
Hours: 9am–12pm and 1pm–5pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise posted on our door. Closed during all statutory and other holidays.
Payment: cash or certified cheque only.
Bulk orders and enquiries: info@nisgaalanguage.ca or 250-633-3014
BOOK RESOURCES
| Title | Description | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Anhluut’ukwsim Saw̓inskhl Nisg̱a’a – Nisg̱a’a Feast Procedures and Protocols | Also known as “Feast Book” or “Yukw Bukw”. This book can be used as a guide or reference to understand some of the cultural processes of the Nisg̱a’a Feast system, specifically the settlement feast. | Nisg̱a’a Citizens: $50.00 per book |
Yuuhlimḵ’askw Book Series:
| A set of 8 short stories known as the “Yuuhlimḵ’askw Series” written entirely in lip-algax̱am (our own language). Includes copies of the audio books via thumb drive. | $75.00 for the entire series of 8 short stories and audio book |
| Han̓iimag̱oon̓isgum Algax̱hl Nisg̱a’a – Nisg̱a’a Phrase Dictionary | The classic phrase dictionary, printed with a hardcover. Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner: School District No. 92 Nisg̱a’a. | $55.00 per book |
Robert Munsch Book Series:
| A set of 5 stories written by Robert Munsch and translated into the Nisg̱a’a language. Published by agreement with Scholastic Canada Ltd. | $85 for the entire set of 5 stories |
OTHER RESOURCES
| Title | Description | Fees |
|---|---|---|
Nisg̱a’a Ethics Toques:
| Three styles of toques that feature one of the 3 Nisg̱a’a phrases. | $20.00 per toque |
DVD RESOURCES
| Title | Description | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ksiiskw DVD | Copy of the “Ksiiskw” short film. | $20.00 per DVD |
The Nisg̱a’a Nation Series:
| One DVD containing the following 3 short films/documentaries. | $20.00 per DVD |
FREE RESOURCES
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Live According to Nisg̱a’a Ethics: Flag/Poster | The Nisg̱a’a featuring Tx̱eemsim in the centre with the Nisg̱a’a Ethics written in both lip-algax̱am̓ (our own language) and English. |
| Hli Gigiinax̱kwhl Miinim̓ | The Lords Prayer written entirely in lip-algax̱am̓ (our own language). |
| PROTECT, PRESERVE, PRACTICE, PASS ON | Our Nisg̱a’a language |
| Paper bookmark | Git Tx̱eemsim N̓uum̓ Lanyard featuring two snap closures and a swivel key hook/clasp. |
| Git Tx̱eemsim N̓uum̓ Temporary Tattoo | Temporary tattoo. |