Kiksht Words: Pronunciations of the Language of the Wasq’u People
Listen to language teacher Radine “Deanie” Johnson as she pronounces each Kiksht word and explains its meaning. Kiksht is the traditional language of the Wasq’u people.
Agaben Digging Stick
Akw’ałq Wasq’u Sallybag
Alkw’adit Tule mat
Aq’iwqi Obsidian knife
Aqłalgiłxal Sweat House
Chagwaix Summer
Chaxelqłix Winter
Gawaxemdix Spring
K’malalidix Fall
Ibiaxi Bitter root
Ich’ank Deer
Ich’ank igiwaq Deer meat
Idunayax Huckleberry
Igunat Salmon
Ikshui Cedar baskets
Iłp’aiskwa Bison blanket
Ip’asqwal Deer hide
Ishaptakai Parfleche rawhide suitcase
Ishkan Cedar
Ishq’u Bowls made from bighorn sheep horns
Isik’enxat Cornhusk bag
Itk’axan Chokeberry
Itk’ilak Dried, ground salmon
Ixshaqwt igunat Dried salmon
Iyagaitł Wimał Big River
Nixlu’idix Name of a village
Wachin Dentallium shells
Wachxwan Desert parsley
Waqwał Biscuit Root
Wasq’u Name of the People
Wasq’u kwadau ałxlułat Mortar and pestle
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