Mary “Dzan” Johnson and daughter Lena, Fort Yukon circa 1916. Photo courtesy of Allan Hayton.
See below for our February Native word of the month in Gwich’in and Deg Xinag!
Gwich’in
Dink’indhat – He or she grew up.
Shahan Gwichyaa Zhee dink’indhat. – My mom grew up in Fort Yukon.
Shiti’ Natick dink’indhat. – My father grew up in Natick.
Listen to an audio recording. Hai’ (thank you) to Allan Hayton for providing the translation.
Deg Xinag
Nadhiyonh – He or she grew up in
Singonh Deloychet nadhiyonh. – My mom grew up in Holy Cross.
Sito’ Qay Xichux nadhiyonh. – My dad grew up in Anchorage.
Listen to an audio recording. Dogidinh (thank you) to George Demientieff Holly for providing the translation.
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