K’ala Ksyen Gwa’a – This is the Skeena River
Ła gawdi süülgyax, wil bax daawła gyet, bena dm hoyt a k’ala aks. In the afternoon, people went to the river with dipnets to catch oolichans. Na gwatk, ada yaa maadm. It was cold and snowy. Waal xsgyiik ada gaguum a lax ‘ooh k’ala aks. Eagles and seagulls were above the river. Al’algyaga gyet wil
Ma̱gwaa’lik – Early Spring 🌱
Ha’lila̱xsix’ẅa̱h – March is when the people do oolichans. Akadi k’yenł hoona wil ma̱gwaa’lik. There is no salmon in early spring. Ła gooym dip wil güül p’iins – In the spring is when we pick wild celery (cow parsnip). Gooym – Spring: the young plants are ready, and the seaweed is beginning to grow. P’iins
Gup’l wil kyep da k’oolt, Ha’liwilgyisiyaask (Feb 26, 2026 – 6:00 – 7:00 PM)
Explore Sm’algyax in action! We’ll review greetings, action words, and kits’oon items, then discover new words for clothing and colours. We’ll also practice the song “Nabiibut Dan” and uncover what the words mean. Come ready to learn and practice together! ENGLISH SM’ALGYAX Clothing Hooya Pants P’axs Shirt Kslüüsk Underwear Luklii hooya Shoes Ts’ooxs Colours Wilgyigyet