Documentation:RelLex/Haisla FirstVoices
Haisla FirstVoices
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Language Name
Haisla.
Alternate Language Names
X̄a’islak̓ala, X̌àh̓isl̩ak̓ala.
Region
British Columbia, Canada.
Who
Haisla Nation.
Others Involved
This dictionary was built using FirstVoices, from the First People's Cultural Council.
Publishing Information
As of early 2023, the most recent update to the dictionary was in March 2022. There is no information on when this dictionary was launched. This dictionary is published on the FirstVoices platform.
How People are Cited
Most entries do not cite speakers in the entry metadata or in the audio information. Some entries cite speakers initials in the entry metadata. This dictionary does not cite or acknowledge any other contributors.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information. The FirstVoices platform allows communities to add citation data in the metadata tab of entries. Most entries do not have any metadata. A few entries cite speakers with their initials.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used. Typically entries on the FirstVoices platform come directly from speakers.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is a multimedia website and includes images and audio. It is built using the FirstVoices platform.
Access
This dictionary is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
Haisla to English. The dictionary is fully searchable by English or Haisla.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, online wordlist.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized alphabetically by Haisla 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 Haisla entry, and the English translation. Most entries also include an audio recording of the Haisla entry.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ✅ | |
| Images | ✅ | |
| Example phrases | ✅ | Under the Phrases tab |
| Speakers marked | ✅ | In a few entries, with initials |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
External Links
Visit the Haisla FirstVoices here: https://www.firstvoices.com/haisla/