Referring Expressions in Okanagan Salish: A syntactic and semantic study of demonstratives

Mss.Rec.285

Date: 2007-2011 | Size: .5 Linear feet, 8 compact discs; 94 hr., 41 min. of audio;

Abstract

Audio recordings and transcriptions in n̓səl̓xcin (Okanagan Salish). Consists of primarily of audio recordings, especially elicitation sessions focusing on a broad range of gramamtical features; 22 traditional and autobiographical stories, most given in n̓səl̓xcin and English; conversations; and Catholic hymns and prayers. Collection also contains copies of Coeur d'Alene language word slip files from Nicodemus Peters.

Scope and content

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Collection Information

Restrictions

Restrictions on Use:

Permission from the Upper Nicola Band Council is required to publish from the Syilx (Okanagan) portions of this collection.

Provenance

Donated by John Lyon in 2011.

General

These materials were created with the assistance of a Phillips Fund for Native American Research grant.

Indexing Terms


Subject(s)

  • Coeur d'Alene language
  • Okanagan language