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Robin Thistle-Walker Dictionary
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Language Name
Gitxsan.
Alternate Language Names
Gitksan, Gitxsanimaax, Gitikshan, Gityskyan, Giklsan.
Region
British Columbia, Canada.
Who
Robin Thistle-Walker; Russell Stephens.
Others Involved
There is no information included in this resource about others involved.
Publishing Information
Printed and produced with the cooperation of the School District No. 88, Terrace, for the Gitx̱san Native Studies Program. There is no other publishing information within the dictionary. According to the Squamish Public Library, this dictionary was published circa 1970 (https://squamish.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S49C30521850), and according to Glottolog, this dictionary was published in 1977 (https://glottolog.org/resource/reference/id/172010).
How People are Cited
The dictionary does not cite any specific contributors.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a digital book. It is a digitized copy of a physical book.
Access
This the digital version of this dictionary is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
Gitxsan to English.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional word list.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized alphabetically by Gitxsan.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ✅ | A hand drawn map of the Hazelton area with Gitxsan place names on page 2 |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
The digitized copy of the dictionary is a PDF scan of the physical, handwritten dictionary. According to the Gitxsan Language website, a typed version has been started. Anyone interested in being part of the digitization process of this dictionary is asked to contact Cheyenne Gwa'amuuk at gitxsanlanguage@gmail.com to be connected to the established project.
External Links
This dictionary can be found on the Gitxsan Language Resources page of the Gitxsan Language website: http://www.gitxsansimalgyax.com/dictionaries.html
The direct link to the PDF via the Gitxsan Language website: http://www.gitxsansimalgyax.com/uploads/7/8/1/3/78136032/robin_thistle_walker.pdf
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