Resources
Printed, audio and visual resources crucial to the preservation of Nisg̱a’a language and culture are available on this site.
Not all resources are available digitally. For more information about these resources, and how to access them, contact the Nisg̱a’a Language and Culture directorate.
The wealth of audio/visual materials developed for the preservation of Nisg̱a’a language and culture continues to grow. Check back often!
Featured Resources
Gwiix Hlooḵhl Hagwiĺooḵ’at (Book)
Hard Workers are Early Risers. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
This Land
According to the Nishga Indians of northern British Columbia, white people have no right to sing This Land Is Our Land. How and why that right is being challenged is well documented in this film. DVD.
The Struggle of BC’s Nisg̱a’a
This 1978 documentary Nisg̱a’a : A Struggle for Survival, recounts the tumultuous history of the Nisg̱a'a, its ongoing land claim contest and a triumphant moment as it finally revives a cultural tradition unseen in over a century.
Resource Gallery
Popcorn
7 minute episode to help learners to understand how to converse in the Nisga’a language.
Created in partnership with Talking Planets.
Teeth
7 minute episode to help learners to understand how to converse in the Nisga’a language.
Created in partnership with Talking Planets.
Bed
7 minute episode to help learners to understand how to converse in the Nisga’a language.
Created in partnership with Talking Planets.
Bath
7 minute episode to help learners to understand how to converse in the Nisga’a language.
Created in partnership with Talking Planets.
Friends
8 minute episode to help learners to understand how to converse in the Nisga’a language.
Created in partnership with Talking Planets.
Nisg̱a’a Hobiyee: Coming together to celebrate the new year and harvest season
APTN’s Lee Wilson captured the grand entry in the Gitlaxt'aamiks Rec Centre.
Carver Calvin McNeil on the History, Culture and People of Nisg̱a’a Lands
As a storyteller and carver, Calvin McNeil takes pride in both his art and his responsibility to tell the stories of the Nisg̱a’a Lands and people.
Body Parts
Learn about body parts with Tsak.
Greetings in Nisga’a
Tsak and Jiits teach Nisg̱a’a ways of greeting.
Wilaa Jabihl lax̲ha – Weather
Ts'ak and Jiits Mercy talk about different kinds of weather.
Nisg̱a’a Words: Families
Ts'ak and Jiits Mercy talk about the words for our family members.
Wineex – Foods
Ts'ak and Jiits Mercy talk about the Nisg̱a’a words for different kinds of food.
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