Decoding X̱aad Kil : An Introduction to the Haida Alphabet

Decoding X̱aad Kil: An Introduction to the Haida
Alphabet is series of workshops to learn the sound
system and writing system (commonly known as
orthography) of X̱aad Kil, the Massett Haida language.
Participants will be guided through the historical
context of the modern orthography as well as gain an
understanding of pronunciation of X̱aad Kil.

Jaskwaan Bedard will be leading this event. A Haida language learner, advocate, and teacher, she works for the school district and as an instructor with the Simon Fraser University First Nations Languages Program teaching X̱aad Kil, the northern Haida dialect, to children and adults alike.

Please register for this program in advance at the Masset branch in person or call 250-626-3663.