In October 2024, a few lab members headed back to nɬeʔképmx territory to work with some of our language consultants.  In Merritt, they recorded more conversational speech with c̓úʔsinek and kʷaɬtəzétkʷu.  This is part of our ongoing project to gather and share conversations and stories in the language, funded by an ISI grant from UBC.  The work took place at CNA headquarters and at Coldwater School — thanks as always to our hosts!  And, of course, our gratitude goes to the speakers for sharing their language with us.

Some students along for the trip made the most of the journey by also recording some Secwepemctsín speakers in Skeetchestn and Williams Lake!

Two beautiful views of Merritt from Sander’s runs!