In October 2023, several lab members attended the Language & Culture Móqʷix hosted by the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly.  The conference took place at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in Merritt, BC.  We were able to share some of our language work with community members, as well learn from lots of interesting presentations about Nɬeʔképmx traditional practices.

Thank you to the organizers, everyone who came to talk to us about our projects, and everyone who shared some of their knowledge with us.  It was wonderful to hear so much of the language!

After the Móqʷix, we had a bonus visit in Lytton, BC, with speaker Bev Phillips.

Students Danica Reid (left) and Noah Luntzlara (right) prepare to showcase their work (with some lovely Merritt scenery in the background).

Student Anna Stacey (left) chats with collaborator and language teacher Mandy Jimmie.

Students Brent Hall (left) and Reed Steiner (centre) try out an nɬeʔkepmxcín card game with speaker kʷaɬtəzétkʷu (Bernice Garcia).

Professor Lisa Matthewson (far left), speaker kʷaɬtəzétkʷu (Bernice Garcia) (centre), and students (L-R) Brent Hall, Reed Steiner, Anna Stacey, Noah Luntzlara, Danica Reid, and Katie Givens together at the móqʷix.

Students (from left) Noah Luntzlara, Anna Stacey, Danica Reid, and Brent Hall meet up with speaker Bev Phillips (centre) in Lytton.