Iethka: Stoney Language in Stoney Country is the first language instruction book in the Durvile Spirit of Nature series. It features the Îethka (Stoney) First Nation language in context and in action. The book contains a collection of stories by Stoney authors ranging from alphabet lesson to stories from legend. To assist in nuances of the language, the book also includes an orthography, a glossary, and audio components as web links. A beautifully produced audiobook, with authors' voices and bonus features will also be available at audible.ca, through libraries, and other vendors.
The Stoney Nakoda People are an integral part of the Treaty 7 group of Indigenous Nations in Southern Alberta and their spoken language is part of the Dakota linguistic group.
About the Author: Tatâga Thkan Wagich (Trent Fox), Editor Trent is author of Watâga Wîyâ Îethkahâ A's, Â's, B's ze yuthpe wîchakiyach, Grizzly Bear Woman Teaches the A's, Â's & B's, and editor and orthographer of the collection.
Îyâ Sa Wîyâ (Tina Fox), Author Tina Fox is author of Îyâ Sa Wîyâ Wahogû-kiyabi Cha, Red Mountain Woman Receives a Teaching. She is a passionate advocate for the retention of the Îethka language.
Mînî Thnî (Trudy Wesley), Author Trudy Westley is author of Ne Îethka Makochî Chach, This is Our Home. She is the sixth generation of the hereditary holy medicine man, Chief Hector Crawler.
Îyarhe Wiyapta (Natasha Wesley), Author Natasha Wesley is author of Îethkaîhâ Yawabi, Counting in Stoney. In the Stoney language, her name Îyarhe Wiyapta means Shining Mountains. Illustrations in the book are by Tanisha Wesley.