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.
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Cedar Pull
Shows how to harvest cedar bark and talks about the different uses of cedar bark.
How I’m Feeling
This poster includes phrases to express feelings.
Note: These are written in singular or self. The spelling changes when you are saying how another person feels.
For example: Luu-gilp’ilhl g̱oots John. (John is confused) or w ̓ aagatkws John (John is lonely).
Gwiix Hlooḵhl Hagwiĺooḵ’at (Audio)
Hard Workers are Early Risers. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
G̱an Didils (Audio)
Our Livelihood. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
G̱an Didils (Book)
Our Livelihood. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
Gilo Ji Ḵ’asp’isaa Algax̱an (Audio)
Do Not Speak Disrespectfully. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
Gilo Ji Ḵ’asp’isaa Algax̱an (Book)
Do Not Speak Disrespectfully. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
Adigwil Luu-dimdam̓hl Hlgin (Book)
Always Hug/Love Your Children. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
Adigwil Luu-dimdam̓hl Hlgin (Audio)
Always Hug/Love Your Children. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
Kwhlix̱oosa’anskw (Audio)
Respect. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
Kwhlix̱oosa’anskw (Book)
Respect. Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
Ndahl G̱o’os Bik’is (Audio)
Where Did Bik'is Go? Includes audio recording of Nisg̱a’a content and translation to English.
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