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Stories and Language of the Stoney Nakoda People

Îethka Values, spoken by Tataga Thkan Wagichi Trent Fox

Îethkahâ wahogû-wîchakiyabi

Wakâ ne wachî ya.
Rely on the Creator.

Wogasodesîyâ îchihnuha
Embrace purity and sacredness.

Nîtawachî, nîchâde ekta aîchiktaga.
Keep your mind and heart strong. 

Thudanâ ne ta­-waka yak.
Do not let money be your god.

Snîzebinâ cha înaga.
Be gentle in heart and mind. 

Ohnîrhpa nîchiyek.
Don' t be discouraged.

Mâkoche ne ahopa.
Respect Mother Earth. 

Wayubâbigam.
Show hospitality. 

 Yurhpabi nîchiyek.
Do ot let others bring you down.

Wa’ahogipa.
Show respect.  

Odagijiye dââbi yuha.
Help others without hesitation. Be obedient. 

Wogidâ ya.
Keep going. 

Îsniyes
Thank you