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Nisga'a FirstVoices
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Language Name
Nisga'a.
Alternate Language Names
Nishga.
Region
British Columbia, Canada.
Who
Wilp Wilx̱o'oskwhl Nisg̱a'a Institute's Language Program.
Others Involved
This dictionary was built using FirstVoices, from the First People's Cultural Council. Others involved, such as speakers and language recorders, are cited in individual entries.
Publishing Information
This is a digital dictionary that doesn't display any information on launch dates. As of 2023, it is still actively updated.
How People are Cited
Speakers are cited by name in the information section of each audio file. The person who recorded each audio file is also cited by name.
How Information is Cited
The sources of each entry is cited under the metadata tab.
Where is Information Coming from
The information in this dictionary comes from speakers (cited for each entry in the metadata tab).
Tools and Framework used
This is a multimedia website, as it includes both images and audio. It is published on FirstVoices. The dictionary is also available as a mobile app developed by Mother Tongues Dictionaries and FirstVoices. The app is available on both Google Play and the Apple App store.
Access
This dictionary is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
Nisga'a to English. The search function works in both directions.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, online word list.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized alphabetically by Nisga'a by default, and can be filtered by first letter. When using the search feature, entries are organized by relevance.
Entries can also be sorted by categories or part of speech.
Each entry includes the Nisga'a head word, and the English translation. Most entries also include an audio recording of the Nisga'a entry and a related image.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ✅ | |
| Images | ✅ | |
| Example phrases | ✅ | Under the Phrases tab |
| Speakers marked | ✅ | Cited by name within the audio information and in the metadata tab |
| Dialects marked | ❌ | This dictionary only includes one dialect |
External Links
Visit the Nisga'a FirstVoices here: https://www.firstvoices.com/nisgaa/
The Mother Tongues Dictionaries link to the mobile apps can be found here: https://mothertongues.org/nisga/index.html