Join Annette Timentwa, Colville Tribal member, for this 4-week basic introductory class on the nxaʔamxčín language online via Zoom. The class will be covering basic Moses-Columbian language history, phonetics/orthography, vocabulary and grammar. Each class will cover 5-10 words or phrases, along with some simple grammar concepts to try and make simple nxaʔamxčín sentences. Classes will cover colors, numbers, weather, and seasonal activity words and phrases in order to accommodate an art-based style of teaching and learning. Annette will be utilizing audio, visual, and video tools after the first class covers basic linguistic concepts and history. Participation is not mandatory, but always encouraged- as Annette knows Zoom can be a little intimidating at first. Using your free time to learn another language can be difficult, but Annette commends anyone willing to try and get out of their comfort zone!New

IRRF will be hosting a community dinner for all participants on Sunday June 25th in the Wenatchee Valley area to be in community and practice speaking the nxaʔamxčín language with each other. Details will be sent to participants regarding the dinner.

Zoom Class schedule - beginning at 5:30pm each evening:

Monday May 29th
Wednesday May 31st
Monday June 5th
Wednesday June 7th
Monday June 12th
Wednesday June 14th
Monday June 19th
Wednesday June 21st

Cost: $100 for series of 8 classes & dinner

If you are interested in sponsoring this event - please email chair@indigenousrrf.org

We want to make this class available to those looking to learn their own language, please indicate on the Google Doc if you are affiliated with a tribe. We offer a sliding fee.

Class limited to 30 participants.

Registration will open April 19, 2023 - online registration via Google Doc must be completed & payment/arrangements.

Registration ends 5-23-23 or if 30 participants sign up - whichever occurs first

Registration for the class is closed. Please let us know if you are interested in future classes.