Haíɫzaqv & Haíɫzaqvḷa
Haíɫzaqv is the correct spelling of Heiltsuk. Heiltsuk is an anglicized version of our nations name and for the duration of this framework we we refer to the Haíɫzaqv as such. Haíɫzaqv means to act and speak correctly as a human being.
Mission
Vision
Values
Reciprocity: We need each other to be successful
Resilience: We are strong, innovative and adaptable
Haíɫzaqvḷa Dictonary
“We are having these 19 lyric graphics made into posters for distribution within our community and beyond. These 19 visually stunning pieces have been illustrated by various artists such as Maxwell Johnson Sr (Haíɫzaqv), Kelsey Hall (Haíɫzaqv), Chaz Mack (Haíɫzaqv/Nuxalk).
We have not yet recorded all the songs that have been printed into posters, but for Bella Bella community members we have USB sticks available with some of the children’s series and other language resources. For out-of-town community members a link will be posted with the same resources available for download.”
Haíɫzaqvḷa Revitalization Programs
Haíɫzaqv is the correct spelling of Heiltsuk. Heiltsuk is an anglicized version of our nations name and for the duration of this framework we we refer to the Haíɫzaqv as such. Haíɫzaqv means to act and speak correctly as a human being.
The Haíɫzaqv INLG language immersion program is a 2-year program that is vetted through Simon Fraser University (S.F.U.) The first year is comprised of 9 courses and those who graduate receive a First Nation’s Language teaching certificate from SFU. The second year is comprised of 10 courses and those who graduate will receive a First Nation’s Language Diploma from SFU. Each course in year one and year two, is worth 3 units / credits through SFU.
H̓aíx’us Buíxvs Ǧṇṃ́ is a Prenatal Project that creates opportunities for families to learn with their x̌vṇúkv’u, beloved baby while still in the womb.
Currently, the H̓aíx’us Buíxvs Ǧṇṃ́ – Beautiful Pregnant Woman has three (3) expecting families, using belly buds; with at least one of the parents of haíɫzaqv decent, participating and introducing haíɫzaqvḷa to the baby in the womb.
The Youth Mentorship will develop and deliver a relationship-based mentoring 4-week pilot project involving Haíɫzaqv youth and local expertise. Informed by our own local historians and cultural leaders, this excellent opportunity will foster ancestorial wisdom, knowledge and history as they transition into adulthood.
WORD OF THE WEEK
ƛ̓xsíwála
sun
Learning Center
Haíɫzaqv is the correct spelling of Heiltsuk. Heiltsuk is an anglicized version of our nations name and for the duration of this framework we we refer to the Haíɫzaqv as such.
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