čɛčɛhaθɛč Gilakas’la Welcome

čɛčɛhaθɛč – Gilakas’la – Welcome

čɛčɛhaθɛč

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A welcome greeeting spoken in Ayajusem, Island Comox dialect of Ayajuthem.

Gilakas’la

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A welcome/greeting that originally meant “I share my breath and spirit with yours.” Kwakwala spoken by Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw First Nations on Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Pronounced gay-la-keyus-la

For history, deeper understanding, and revitilazation information about the K’ómoks First Nation language please see the following link to their website, K’ómoks First Nation Culture.