Getting started with learning Halq'eméylem

This website with its stories, songs, lessons, and resources can support you in your language learning journey.

HOW TO START LEARNING HALQ'EMÉYLEM:

• Start learning on your own, and find others who also want to learn. Create your own language-culture community.

• Contact Stó:lō Shxwelí Halq'eméylem Language Program for our next intake to our proven, effective Indigenous Language Fluency transfer System classes and supports for learning. We are currently working to create all four levels of this system to create advanced fluent speakers of Halq'eméylem.

• Contact your local First Nation and see if ILFTS classes are being offered in your community. If not, request classes be offered to the community.

• Apply to take Halq'eméylem Language Classes at University of the Fraser Valley

For a great overview of how to pronounce Halq'eméylem when you see it written and cannot find a pronunciation in our talking dictionary, have a look at this website.

Most importantly: don't get discouraged! Use your imagination, reach out to your Elders and community, and get talking today.