Written for beginning learners of Nakoda (also known as Assiniboine), this workbook, arranged thematically, provides a Nakoda/English lexicon, a vocabulary, a table of kinship terms, a glossary of linguistic terminology, and exercises to do after each lesson. This book was made possible with the assistance of Elders and Language Keepers of the Nakoda Nation: Armand McArthur and Wilma Kennedy, Main Consultants; with additional contributions by Pete Bigstone, Leona Kroscamp, Freda O'Watch, and Ken Armstrong.

Prizes

Winner of Saskatchewan Book Awards Publishing in Education 2021,Short-listed for Saskatchewan Book Awards Indigenous Peoples’ Publishing 2020

“Practising Nakoda is the kind of book that makes everyday language revitalization easier. Not only is this a book that’s organized in a thoughtful way, grouping terms by theme, but it’s a beautifully constructed book.”—Saskatchewan Book Awards Educational Publishing Award Juror Citation

Vincent Collette teaches linguistics and Nakoda at First Nations University of Canada in Regina. Armand McArthur is from the Siyónide Nakóna Oyáde (Pheasant Rump First Nation) and of mixed Wadopana-I?ha?' ktu?wan origin. He is a Nakoda language instructor at First Nations University of Canada and also leads Nakoda language classes in Pheasant Rump. Wilma Kennedy is a Language Keeper from Carry The Kettle Nakoda First Nation. She grew up with the Nakoda language and culture.