This dictionary is the first published compilation by the Squamish
Nation of Skwxwu7mesh Snichim, one of ten Coast Salish languages.
The Squamish peoples' traditional homeland includes the territory
around Burrard Inlet (Vancouver, B.C.), Howe Sound, and the
Squamish and Cheakamus river valleys. The Squamish Nation, while a
critically endangered language community, remains a crucial voice
of the Squamish. The language offers a view of modern daily life,
and contains the historical record, protocols, laws, and concerns
of generations of Squamish people.
This dictionary builds on over 100 years of documentation and
research by Squamish speakers working with anthropologists and
linguists beginning in the late nineteenth century. The dictionary
is also informed by Squamish elders who taught language classes in
the 1960s. More recently, the Squamish Language Elders Advisory
Group has been involved with and supported the work of the
Skwxwu7mesh Snichim Dictionary and language recovery
initiatives.
This important work is a reflection of current knowledge and is
designed as a beginner's resource for a diverse audience of
learners and scholars, as well as a tool for exploration.
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