You're helping the haida massively. Every bit of documentation on a language reduces its chance for extinction as well as it's chance of revival should it ever go extinct.
I’m so glad that Native communities are doing this work. It’s a huge challenge but easier when you still have some people who are fluent and you can get something resembling immersion. I had friends in Greece who hired a woman as a nanny when they had an (unexpected) third child. She spoke a dialect of Greek that is dying out because of a diaspora. The kid’s first words and phrases were in that dialect. :-) The parents weren’t really committed to him learning it, but if your people are, you’ve got a wonderful opportunity. Best wishes for success!
It is a big pity that aren't learning Haida's books at the web. The video is very useful. I didn't know the language, like some South Africa's languages, has clicks.
Renato Figueiredo: I agree, there are a lot of resources out there to save most languages. Not a lot of people are interested in reading books or researching online these days. I tried making this film “pop” enough to reach the younger audience for the hope of them to be curious about learning.
Thanks for the video! It was very helpful and comprehensive information for starting out. And your pronounciation is so clear, really helps with differentiating the sounds.
The writing I use for my name for google I wouldn’t mind seeing it as a second alphabet since a lot of native languages added sounds and symbols so even the throat sounds can be made. English and many First Nations from the most northern tips of the americas and the far most southern tongues even can be translated
Dáng gyaa Video Díi kuyáa-gang. Jáa haw’áa. Yes Xaat Kíl is not disappearing yet! It is so refreshing to see more information available now. Its easier learning Haida now than before. It seems the grammar is s-o-v and the subjects can be dropped and the verbs are the base. Particles, verb endings and topic potency galore. Take another sov languages grammar and match it up with a Haida Dictionary and that will help or thats what Ive been doing (Inuit+Jap. grammar w/Haida dict) if one cant go north to Haida Gwaii or Southern Alaska. If Im wrong please correct me there has yet to be a grammar book made. Xaat Kíl Yangala-ang-gang! Jáa Haw’áa! Seriously this info is appreciated ever tried learning from afar? Hard to find resources. - A Random Haida Person in Vancouver
Hello there, I am from France and recently learned about Haida and I've been struck with fascination. I can't find ressources or any haida person to exchange with... Do you have any suggestions? Have a nice day!
Chariot Kil ‘láa! Go on Amazon, Buy the Sealaska Haida Dictionary and the corresponding phrasebook. These are both northern dialect. The grammar is s-o-v (subject-object-verb) and o-s-v (object-subject-verb). You can use a japanese/korean or Inuktitut grammar book for a base. We dont use prepositions but, particles so be sure to search the dictionary for them and use example sentences from the phrasebook to understand their functions. The jp/kr phrasebooks will help gain an understanding on how the grammar works but, even so there are lots of differences to be on the look out for such as nouns having a nominative and a dictionary form (the apple vs a (non) specific apple). The pronoun performing the action will be in front of the verb always. Also adverbs come after the verb but, before the tense ending. So much like northern pacific arc languages the verb is the base and can make a complete sentence all on its own so best to focus on the verbs and their tenses first. There is a grammar book for Haida on Amazon but, it is from the 1800’s and is very hard to use because it uses out of date spelling. I have to teach my siblings who are younger at home so I assure you this is coming from a good source. Also there is a movie on Itunes in Haida called “The Edge of the Knife” which you can use for listening practice. Follow Susie : Haida Life as she knows what she is doing and is the only channel Ive found besides this one who pronounce everything properly. Use it well. Best of luck to you! Jáa haw’áa! Be safe as these are indeed strange times.
@@kundlaanaay3262 hello Lynne, I was positively surprised by your response :) thank you for all of this valuable information, it's great! Good thing that I already study japanese, it might make things easier then. If you ever feel like teaching me more about your wonderful culture, don't hesitate! Stay safe and healthy, we'll see the end of the tunnel :) 👍🏻
Hey Joe! I watched this documentary a few days ago. I thought it was really neat how you pronounced the words. It's interesting that the Gospel of John was one of the first major works done in Haida. Does any of your family speak Haida?
Aaron Geyer : very interesting indeed. Unfortunately, only a couple family members are learning the language :-( my hope is to have more and more people start speaking Haida and/or whatever your Native may be.
You're helping the haida massively. Every bit of documentation on a language reduces its chance for extinction as well as it's chance of revival should it ever go extinct.
I’m so glad that Native communities are doing this work. It’s a huge challenge but easier when you still have some people who are fluent and you can get something resembling immersion. I had friends in Greece who hired a woman as a nanny when they had an (unexpected) third child. She spoke a dialect of Greek that is dying out because of a diaspora. The kid’s first words and phrases were in that dialect. :-) The parents weren’t really committed to him learning it, but if your people are, you’ve got a wonderful opportunity. Best wishes for success!
Thank you for your kind words and the amazing story!
It is a big pity that aren't learning Haida's books at the web. The video is very useful. I didn't know the language, like some South Africa's languages, has clicks.
Renato Figueiredo: I agree, there are a lot of resources out there to save most languages. Not a lot of people are interested in reading books or researching online these days. I tried making this film “pop” enough to reach the younger audience for the hope of them to be curious about learning.
Thanks for the video! It was very helpful and comprehensive information for starting out. And your pronounciation is so clear, really helps with differentiating the sounds.
The writing I use for my name for google I wouldn’t mind seeing it as a second alphabet since a lot of native languages added sounds and symbols so even the throat sounds can be made. English and many First Nations from the most northern tips of the americas and the far most southern tongues even can be translated
You should continue to teach Haida.
Fascinating language. Thank you so much for sharing. And even more because the material to study this beautiful la gauge are scarce
Háw’aa (thank you) for your kind words. I am planning on making more videos like this one in the summer time. It takes a lot of research to make one.
You're a good teacher
Háw’aa! (Thank you!)
Dáng gyaa Video Díi kuyáa-gang. Jáa haw’áa. Yes Xaat Kíl is not disappearing yet! It is so refreshing to see more information available now. Its easier learning Haida now than before. It seems the grammar is s-o-v and the subjects can be dropped and the verbs are the base. Particles, verb endings and topic potency galore. Take another sov languages grammar and match it up with a Haida Dictionary and that will help or thats what Ive been doing (Inuit+Jap. grammar w/Haida dict) if one cant go north to Haida Gwaii or Southern Alaska. If Im wrong please correct me there has yet to be a grammar book made. Xaat Kíl Yangala-ang-gang! Jáa Haw’áa! Seriously this info is appreciated ever tried learning from afar? Hard to find resources. - A Random Haida Person in Vancouver
Hello there, I am from France and recently learned about Haida and I've been struck with fascination. I can't find ressources or any haida person to exchange with... Do you have any suggestions?
Have a nice day!
Chariot Kil ‘láa! Go on Amazon, Buy the Sealaska Haida Dictionary and the corresponding phrasebook. These are both northern dialect. The grammar is s-o-v (subject-object-verb) and o-s-v (object-subject-verb). You can use a japanese/korean or Inuktitut grammar book for a base. We dont use prepositions but, particles so be sure to search the dictionary for them and use example sentences from the phrasebook to understand their functions. The jp/kr phrasebooks will help gain an understanding on how the grammar works but, even so there are lots of differences to be on the look out for such as nouns having a nominative and a dictionary form (the apple vs a (non) specific apple). The pronoun performing the action will be in front of the verb always. Also adverbs come after the verb but, before the tense ending. So much like northern pacific arc languages the verb is the base and can make a complete sentence all on its own so best to focus on the verbs and their tenses first. There is a grammar book for Haida on Amazon but, it is from the 1800’s and is very hard to use because it uses out of date spelling. I have to teach my siblings who are younger at home so I assure you this is coming from a good source. Also there is a movie on Itunes in Haida called “The Edge of the Knife” which you can use for listening practice. Follow Susie : Haida Life as she knows what she is doing and is the only channel Ive found besides this one who pronounce everything properly. Use it well. Best of luck to you! Jáa haw’áa! Be safe as these are indeed strange times.
@@kundlaanaay3262 hello Lynne, I was positively surprised by your response :) thank you for all of this valuable information, it's great! Good thing that I already study japanese, it might make things easier then.
If you ever feel like teaching me more about your wonderful culture, don't hesitate!
Stay safe and healthy, we'll see the end of the tunnel :) 👍🏻
Hey Joe! I watched this documentary a few days ago. I thought it was really neat how you pronounced the words. It's interesting that the Gospel of John was one of the first major works done in Haida. Does any of your family speak Haida?
Aaron Geyer : very interesting indeed. Unfortunately, only a couple family members are learning the language :-( my hope is to have more and more people start speaking Haida and/or whatever your Native may be.
Theres like only 20 native speakers left,i want to save this language