We are pleased to present our June 2019 Native word of the month. Thank you to our speaker, Irene Roberts from Circle.

Gwich’in

Dwarf fireweed on the Top of the World Highway in 2012. Photo courtesy of Allan Hayton.

Khatinjinighyit = Worry

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Khatinjinighyit kwaa, shoo iinlįį. = Don’t worry, be happy.

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For more translations, view our Native word of the month archives on the Foundation website.