Our Stories
Language is more than[17] words - it is identity, belonging, and[19] connection to the generations who[18] came before us[20]. The Nooksack language[1], Lhéchelesem[2], carries the wisdom, humor, and[19] worldview of our people[6], and[19] keeping it alive[8] ensures that[13] future generations can continue to find[16] strength in their roots. These recordings of our elders[4] are voices from[11] the past[14] and[19] by listening, learning, and[19] sharing, we[21] honor their legacy and[19] keep the spirit[5] of Lhéchelesem[2] present in our community today[7].
Laying the foundation...
Our early[10] language keepers at the Halkomelem Workshop, ensuring that[13] the words of our people[6] would never[9] be lost.
English word: Nooksack Language
Lhéchelesem translation: Nooksack Language
Lhéchelesem word: Lhéchelesem
English translation: Nooksack Language
English word: Spirit
Lhéchelesem translation: selí