About the Language Program

Hupač̓asatḥ believe that our language is a celebration and an illustration of our culture. Therefore it is our goal to be 100% fluent within Hupač̓asatḥ territory.

Over the years, the Hupacasath Fluent Speakers have produced nine books and one DVD in Nuučaan̓uł. Links for how to access these works are available on our books and publications page. To see some examples of the Fluent Speakers in action, check out our online videos.

Other members of the Hupač̓asatḥ Language Team work with a network of experts from all over the world in the fields of cultural studies, linguistics, technology, and design. The team writes and researches, attends conferences and learns about other langauge programs, and presents on the exciting developments that are happening right here. With the shared goal of reviatlizing Nuučaan̓uł, we can all benefit from the beauty and diversity of this language.

Language Books

Thanks to the Nuu Chah Nulth Economic Development Program for providing us with the grant to make the following Nuu Chah Nulth language books available for free online to anyone who would like to download them. Thank you, also, to the fluent speakers of the Hupačasatḥ Community for dedicating their time and their wisdom when writing these books.

If you would like to order printed copies of these books, please contact the Hupačasatḥ Band Office at 250-724-4041.

Language of Hupač̓asatḥ

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Our Legends: As Told by Our Elders

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The Water Was Our Highway

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The Things That We Have: As Told by Our Elders

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Haksaa: Counting

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All Colours

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What the Hupač̓asatḥ Did During the Four Seasons,
How They Worked on Getting Food
and Tools Made From Bones

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