However, Stoney varieties demonstrate broad phonological similarity with some important divergences. Its the oral history.. Members of the four Nakoda Nations live at Morley, Bighorn, Eden But we also need to preserve what we have, which is language and culture. [3], Stoney is the most linguistically divergent of the Dakotan dialects[4] and has been described as "on the verge of becoming a separate language". With an ill-spirited temper and menacing presence, the Bah tha is considered the most terrifying legend on the Stoney Nakoda Nation. smallpox epidemics (see Epidemics in Canada). declaration fund 'special moment in history' to build province, Edmonton officer who kicked teen in head won't face charges, police watchdog says, Saskatchewan man left brain-dead after altercation with police has died: family. As part of the project, Fox has been dedicatedly researching the history of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation and language. The release also includes several digital resources: a 9,000-word web and mobile . "I would say there is about probably 5,000 (people) in this community so there is a few thousand," she said. They were introduced to Christianity Thats still true here.. and is closely related to Assiniboine, however there is little It is located West of Calgary, in the foot of the Rocky Mountains . road, 'I really was quite scared': Close call with coyotes leaves Winnipeg woman shaken, Sask. He noted one of the more exciting revelations was uncovering the different dialects and pronunciations that exist within the language. Stoney Education Authority, Morley, AB. http://www.ethnologue.com/language/sto This release includes three picture books, a Level 1 textbook, and an alphabet colouring book. google_ad_width = 728; The Stoney Nakoda language has received a historic boost this week with the creation of new teaching resources for those young and old learning the language spoken as a native tongue by roughly . The stories and illustrations come from Nation Elders and knowledge keepers. We hope you will enjoy using this app to learn the Nakoda language. Fox said his hope is at the start of the book readers will begin to recognize sounds and letters from the Stoney alphabet leading them to begin reading the full stories at the end. Until recently Nakoda was an oral language. Were so used to defining material things and their languages are so much more focussed on the, shall we say, the spiritual or the elements of nature.. This release includes three picture books, a Level 1 textbook, and an alphabet colouring book.