NEKENAEGE' NAHDAHW'SDELDIIX
The phrase "NEKENAEGE' NAHDAHW'SDELDIIX" is a Denae (Athabascan) word that translates to 'Our language came back to us.' This is the title of my project, a call to action for all of us to play a significant role in preserving our language. We can reclaim our language by using it frequently and being mindful to use it actively. Unlike our ancestors, who were restricted from speaking due to colonization, we now have more opportunities to speak our language. It is now up to us to choose to incorporate our language into our daily lives, and in doing so, we can make a profound impact on the Ahtna community.
I have created this website to share my knowledge and document my ongoing language-learning projects. Throughout the pages, you will find ways to support my efforts in language learning and the Ahtna language lessons I have developed. These resources include task-based language teaching methods, which will be helpful to those who are interested in learning and creating new lessons.
Many of the proceeds generated from this website will be directed towards supporting the work with Native Elders, who are first-language speakers and, due to their knowledge, are crucial to advancing our language. This project will also support language learners through scholarships, cohorts, or other language learning initiatives. While I do have a few items available for purchase, my primary goal is to utilize this platform for teaching and sharing through classes, workshops, and membership programs.
I hope that by doing so, I can help sustain the language work and build a team of learners and experts to continue this work. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me in the past, and I am especially thankful for your potential support. I pray for guidance as I move forward with this endeavor. Tsin'aen siigu.
I am grateful to all who support this effort, and I extend my blessings to you all. Lastly, I hope you enjoy the work in the Ahtna language and are inspired to join us in creating more learners—Ugheldze'' dzaen nahwiizet - good thoughts for the day.
I have created this website to share my knowledge and document my ongoing language-learning projects. Throughout the pages, you will find ways to support my efforts in language learning and the Ahtna language lessons I have developed. These resources include task-based language teaching methods, which will be helpful to those who are interested in learning and creating new lessons.
Many of the proceeds generated from this website will be directed towards supporting the work with Native Elders, who are first-language speakers and, due to their knowledge, are crucial to advancing our language. This project will also support language learners through scholarships, cohorts, or other language learning initiatives. While I do have a few items available for purchase, my primary goal is to utilize this platform for teaching and sharing through classes, workshops, and membership programs.
I hope that by doing so, I can help sustain the language work and build a team of learners and experts to continue this work. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me in the past, and I am especially thankful for your potential support. I pray for guidance as I move forward with this endeavor. Tsin'aen siigu.
I am grateful to all who support this effort, and I extend my blessings to you all. Lastly, I hope you enjoy the work in the Ahtna language and are inspired to join us in creating more learners—Ugheldze'' dzaen nahwiizet - good thoughts for the day.
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