Our First Voices
Our First Voices explores the creative efforts being made by 13 First Nations communities in BC to preserve and revitalize their languages.
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Episode Title:Sylix Song
A song for the generations, sung by generations. Written by Csetkwe Fortier.
Episode Title:Lullaby
Carrielynn Xwementelot Victor of the Cheam First Nation sings a lullaby in Halq'emeylem for her newborn.
Episode Title:Sisters Sam
Sarah, Florence, and Gloria Sam are a tight knit family of Carrier language teachers for the Nak'azdli Community.
Episode Title:Math Class
The Chief Atahm Immersion School found innovative ways to teach math in the Secwepemctsin language.
Episode Title:City Speaks
As the city emerges so do the words in Skwxwu7mesh snichim.
Episode Title:Earl Smith
For Earl Smith, one of the legacies of Residential school is the drive to learn his Ehattesaht language.
Episode Title:Ts'ak
When the Nisga'a Nation looked for a unique way to teach their language, an unlikely fabric hero emerged.
Episode Title:Airplane
When the Heiltsuk community relies on a plane and boat to travel, it takes a community to ensure everyone understands the plane safety announcements.
Episode Title:Mom n' Me
Realizing you want to learn the Tsilhqot'in language as an adult, it helps when your mom is a famous Tsilhqot'in teacher.
Episode Title:Songbringer
Vernon Williams Jr was given the gift of sharing Xaad Kil songs with the home he loves so much, Haida Gwaii.
Episode Title:Ktunaxa
Technology is the path forward to continue the Ktunaxa language, a isolate language connected to no others.
Episode Title:Spelling Bee
An imagined look at a BC spelling bee competition incorporating all 32 distinct Indigenous languages plus English and French.
Episode Title:Our First Voices
Our First Voices explores the creative efforts being made by 13 First Nations communities in BC to preserve and revitalize their languages.