Documentation:RelLex/Stoney Language Dictionary
Stoney Language Dictionary
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Language Name
Stoney.
Alternate Language Names
Nakoda, Nakota, Isga, Lithga, Alberta Assiniboine.
Region
Alberta, Canada.
Who
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation.
Others Involved
Unnamed Elders of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation; Alexis Education.
Publishing Information
This app was developed by AIVIVA Inc. According to the iTunes listing, it was launched in 2019 and, as of mid-2025, most recently updated in 2023. The Google Play listing states that it was released in 2019 and was most recently updated in mid-2025.
How People are Cited
This dictionary does not cite any authors or contributors by name. Elders of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation are thanked on the app's opening screen and acknowledged in the listing on both iTunes and Google Play stores. We are unable to access the full dictionary, so people may be cited by name elsewhere.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of its information by name. Elders of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation are thanked on the app's opening screen and acknowledged in the listing on both iTunes and Google Play stores. We are unable to access the full dictionary, so language materials and speakers may be cited by name elsewhere.
Where is Information Coming from
Information in this dictionary seems to come from Elders of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is a mobile app.
Access
The dictionary is available for free from both the iTunes and Google Play stores. However, the full dictionary, including audio files, is only accessible to language community members and requires log in credentials to access the entire database. It seems that a significant amount of the database is available without credentials.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Stoney; Stoney to English. The search function operates in both directions.
Dialects Included
Information in this dictionary comes from Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and includes the Alexis dialect of Stoney.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, bidirectional mobile app dictionary.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized alphabetically by either Stoney or English, depending on the direction of the dictionary being used when looking at entries in the Search Words function. Entries are organized topically in the Browse by Category section, and categories include first/second/third person, adjectives, animals, clothing, and many more. Within categories, entries are listed alphabetically by either Stoney or English, depending on the direction of the dictionary in use. Within both the Search and Categories organizational structures, users have the option to select the language direction (i.e., Stoney to English or English to Stoney).
Entries include the Stoney headword, an audio recording of the Stoney word (only accessible with community-approved log in credentials), the English translation, and the categories. Some entries include a picture. Some verb entries include example sentences.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ✅ | Only available with log in credentials |
| Images | ✅ | In some entries |
| Example phrases | ✅ | In some verb entries; many Stoney words translate to English sentences |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ | Only includes one dialect |
Other Notes
The full dictionary is unavailable to those outside of the language community and requires log in credentials to access the entries. Users can request access through the Unrestrict Access option in the settings by filling out the form.
External Links
The Stoney Language Dictionary app page (links to both iTunes and Google Play stores): https://www.ansnheritageandlanguage.ca/
Find the app on the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.division1.sdtoneylanguagedictionary
Find the app on the iTunes store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stoney-language-dictionary/id1450212089?ls=1