Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
Îethka en · NOUN
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Stoney Îethka (“Stoney”).
Meanings
(plural, singular) Synonym of Stoney (people)
Now a respected elder preserving wisdom and traditions for future generations, Fox shares the cherished memory in her latest book, Îethka Stories & Language in Stoney Nakoda Country – a thoughtful collection of stories, poetry and Îethka values and language lessons. 2024 June 28, Jessica Lee, “Reviving Îethka language, culture with Tina and Trent Fox”, in Rocky Mountain Outlook:
Unadapted borrowing from Stoney Îethka (“Stoney”).
Meanings
Synonym of Stoney (language)
As part of the project, Fox has been dedicatedly researching the history of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation and language. Through his research, it appears the Stoney language, Îethka, is the only language of Sioux that has not been affected by language loss. 2021 July 21, Chelsea Kemp, “Îethka: Stoney Language in Stoney Country helping celebrate the Stoney language”, in Lakeland Today: