About North Valleys Paiute Language Class

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Reno, Nevada, United States
This course is designed to provide students with a communicative-based foundation in the Paiute language. Students will learn the basic alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure and cultural aspects of the Paiute language. They will develop an understanding of the Paiute culture and learn how to function within that culture in an appropriate manner. Issues regarding the importance of preserving the language will also be addressed.

Friday, March 21, 2014

ANIMAL NOTES

To be used in completing the Animals Crossword found in the make up assignments packet:

The kwena'a is the mighty bird of North America

Moohoo'o only comes around when bad news is coming.

Tsagwudu has quills we use for many things.

Hooeda make small hills outside your nobekwae.

padakie'e and pongeta were once friends, but got into a fight a long time ago.

The etza'a (coyote) is the younger brother of the wolf.

The itsy bitsy (spider) sooada.

Nota (Bee) has colors that are primarily yellow and black.

This animal is known as "kills from behind" (Idris' Numu nanea) nagoobatsa.

We get milk from kootsoo.

most people have a dog (sadu'u) for a pet.

Bugs bunny is a kammu.

Etza'a is also known as the trickster.

pamogo (frog) hops and eats insects.

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