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One of the best ways to learn any language is to listen and one of the best ways to listen is listening to elders. Although it has historically been difficult to find recordings of Chinook online, http://www.bcchinookwawa.ca has made several amazing recordings available, transcribed and translated by Sam Sullivan. Visit their site to see themContinue reading “Elders Speaking Chinook Wawa”

Here’s a few examples of the wonderful music (or taunts along with music) you can find in Chinuk Wawa! Chinook Drinking Song (in Haida Style) sung by Mungo Martin Chinook taunts at the bone game – Slahal songs sung by Mungo Martin Another Slahal Song