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Syilx FirstVoices
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Language Name
Nsyilxcən.
Alternate Language Names
Okanagan, n̓səl̓xcin̓, Sinixt, Okanagan-Colville.
Region
British Columbia, Canada; Washington, United States.
Who
This resource does not cite who is responsible for its creation.
Others Involved
This dictionary was built using FirstVoices, from the First Peoples' Cultural Council. Others involved such as speakers, are cited in individual entries.
Publishing Information
As of late 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
Speakers are cited by name in the information section of audio files.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of its information.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary does not indicate where its information is coming from or what sources are used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is a multimedia website, and includes audio. It is built using the FirstVoices platform.
Access
This dictionary is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
Nsyilxcən 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, multimedia, online dictionary.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized alphabetically by Nsyilxcən 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 Nsyilxcən entry and the English translation. Most entries also include an audio recording of the Nsyilxcən word.
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 |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
External Links
Visit the Syilx FirstVoices here: https://www.firstvoices.com/syilx/