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Everyday Tsimshian
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Language Name
Coast Tsimshian.
Alternate Language Names
sm'álgyax, sm’algya̱x.
Region
British Columbia, Canada; Alaska, United States.
Who
Sealaska Heritage Institute (Publisher).
Others Involved
X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell, Daaljíni Mary Folletti, Koolyéik Roby Littlefield, Daal At.ja Casey Moats, Goldbelt Heritage Foundation, Skíl Jáadei Linda Schrack, Dag Júus Robert Yates, Nang Jáadaas Gudangáay Ḵ’íinganggang Susie Edwardson, Kugíin-g Dúu Lauryn Framke, Shu Guyna Donna May Roberts, Shiggoap Alfie Price (SHI Staff and Contributors); Kelsey Mata Foote (Illustrator); Mckenzie Hyde (Designer).
Publishing Information
This dictionary was published by Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI). We are unable to access this dictionary to be able to determine when it was published. However, there was a press release on May 15, 2024 from SHI announcing the release of four dictionaries, including the Everyday Tsimshian dictionary. It seems this dictionary was published in 2024.
How People are Cited
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how people, such as speakers and contributors are cited. Those listed above, under 'Others Involved', are cited as contributors on the SHI press release announcing the publication of four dictionaries, including the Everyday Tsimshian dictionary.
How Information is Cited
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how or where source materials are cited.
Where is Information Coming from
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine where the information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical book.
Access
This dictionary is currently inaccessible outside of the language communities. According to the SHI press release detailing its publication, SHI sent this dictionary to schools and community members in Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Nikiski and to entities in Arizona, California, North Carolina, Washington, and Canada. As of mid 2024, this dictionary is currently unavailable for purchase. However, SHI hopes to further their distribution and release future editions with more entries.
Included Languages and Directionality
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine its directionality. However, based on the title of the dictionary, it includes information from the Coast Tsimshian language.
Dialects Included
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine which dialects are included.
Type of Dictionary
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine what type of dictionary it is. However, according to SHI's press release announcing its publication, this is an illustrated dictionary.
How are Entries Organised
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how entries are organized. However, according to SHI's press release announcing its publication, Coast Tsimshian words are "superimposed over everyday scenes, including the bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, clothes, kitchen, food and drinks, living room, mudroom, shoreline, underwater, forest, river, plants, insects, camping and weather. They also teach body parts, colors, shapes and numbers. Each volume includes a glossary with English translations."
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | Unknown | |
| Audio | ❌ | However, this dictionary is intended to be used with the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Multilingual Audio Dictionary |
| Images | ✅ | |
| Example phrases | Unknown | |
| Speakers marked | Unknown | |
| Dialects marked | Unknown |
Other Notes
This dictionary is intended to be used alongside SHI's Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Multilingual Audio Dictionary, also launched in 2024.
External Links
A press release from SHI announcing the publication of four dictionaries, including the Everyday Tsimshian dictionary: https://sealaskaheritage.org/shi-publishes-illustrated-dictionary-series-tlingit-haida-tsimshian-languages/
Access the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Multilingual Audio Dictionary on SHI's website here: https://sealaskaheritage.org/shi-tlingit-haida-and-tsimshian-audio-dictionary/