{"product_id":"iethka-stories-language-in-stoney-nakoda-country-paperback","title":"Iethka: Stories \u0026 Language in Stoney Nakoda Country - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eValentina Fox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTrent Fox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features the Stoney Nakoda First Nation language in context and in action. The book contains a collection of stories by Trent and Valentina Fox, with each teaching culminating in a learning section. To assist in nuances of the language, the book also includes audio components as web links. The Îethka Stoney Nakoda People are an integral part of the Treaty 7 group of Indigenous Nations in Southern Alberta. Their spoken language is part of the Dakota-Sioux linguistic group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eÎethka Stories \u0026amp; Language in Stoney Nakoda Country contains a collection of stories and pictures by Trent Fox and Valentina Fox, in both English and Îethka languages. To assist in nuances of the language, the book includes a pronunciation guide, a glossary, and web links, including spoken audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrent Fox, Tatâga Thkan Wagichi (Dancing White Buffalo) (1974-2023)\u003c\/b\u003eTrent Fox, was an esteemed member of the Wesley First Nation, Stoney Nakoda Nation. His academic research inquiry was on the history of the Stoney Nakoda People and development of the Îethka language. A writer and columnist, he authored the books \u003ci\u003eNakota Community\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWatâga Wîyâ Îethkahâ A's, Â's, B's ze yuthpe wîchakiyach Grizzly Bear Woman Teaches the A's, Â's \u0026amp; B's\u003c\/i\u003e within the Treaty 7 Language Book Series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eValentina Fox, Îyâ Sa Wîyâ (Red Mountain Woman)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eValentina Fox is a member of the Wesley First Nation, Stoney Nakoda Nation. A great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother, she is also a counsellor and Elder at Nakoda Elementary School. A former Certified Nursing Assistant (Practical Nurse), she earned her undergraduate degree in First Nations counselling later in life. She is a passionate advocate for the retention of the Îethka language and has contributed to language curriculum development, and recording stories She iis author of \u003ci\u003eÎyâ Sa Wîyâ Wahogû-kiyabi Cha Red Mountain Woman Receives a Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e within the Treaty 7 Language Book Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 9.01 x 6.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42150817661063,"sku":"9781990735455","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/720d92f2994977e599239a7cc7713d7b.webp?v=1733202510","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/iethka-stories-language-in-stoney-nakoda-country-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}