SM’algyax Scavenger hunt
‘Niit Maxlaxaala Children! The Metlakatla CLH Department would like to invite you to join our Sm’algyax Scavenger Hunts! Wednesdays July 22, and Wednesday August 5th. Hosted by the Culture Lands and Heritage Department’s own Christy Harker and Ashlyn Sampson. The hunts start at the Metlakatla Ball Field at 10 am Wednesday July 22nd, and Wednesday August 5th.
📣 Join Us for Ts’msyen Community Gatherings with Ahl’lidaaw Gitnack’angeak
We invite members to join us June 30 – July 3, 2026, in Prince Rupert and Metlakatla for a series of Ts’msyen gatherings with Ahl’lidaaw Gitnack’angeak. Ahl’lidaaw Gitnack’angeak is Gispudwada (Killer Whale Clan) and a member of Waab Neesh Alt Naats (House of Copper Swims Upriver). She belongs to Gitnack’angeak na Ggaldsap. Born in Wrangell,
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
May 14, 2026 Maxłaxaała BC Sm’algyax Classes Ha’lilaxsixs’waanx, time for seaweed
mangaa pick up one mandoga pick up more than one tgi sgüü or sgüü (Gitxaała) put one thing down tgi doo or doo (Gitxaała) put down more than one thing hooya clothing p’axs pants kslüüsk shirt luklii hooya underwear ts’ooxs shoes Wilgyigyet colors mask red gwisgwaask blue mooksk white t’u’utsk black na’ax dress gwida’ats jacket
Sag̱aytg̱awdi ada al speexsk
March 18, 2026 – Participants wove a bracelet with cedar. Next session March 25, 2026 for a headband 🙂
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
Kits’oon Items
Welcome to this lesson. With Ha’lisuwiliinsk behind us, and Ha’liwilgyisiyaask swirling in, it’s a perfect opportunity to continue learning Sm’algyax. In this lesson, we review greetings and practice a few kitchen items, along with the actions pick up and put down (singular and plural). These basics help you carry Sm’algyax into everyday life whether you
Halloween / Thanksgiving
Sm’algyax Lesson – Halloween / Thanksgiving Welcome to this holiday lesson. With Halloween around the corner and Thanksgiving not far behind, it’s a wonderful time to continue your journey with Sm’algyax. Take some time to practice. Videos with the pronounication will be avaliable below soon. In this season of celebrations, whether it’s carving pumpkins or