The language resources in this section are provided to support the preservation and continued use of Abáachi Mizaa within our community. We ask that all visitors treat this knowledge with respect. Please do not use, reproduce, or profit from these materials for personal gain, especially if you do not have a connection to the Jicarilla people or the community from which this knowledge originates. Iheedn.
Dictionaries and Grammars
Jicarilla Apache Dictionary (1981), Native American Materials Development Center and Ramah Navajo School Board, Inc.
About this dictionary:
This dictionary was created through a partnership between the Jicarilla Language and Culture Program and the Native American Materials Development Center, with support from a Title VII grant. It was compiled by Carson Vicenti, a Jicarilla tribal member, with help from many Jicarilla speakers, educators, and community members.
The dictionary was designed as a classroom resource for elementary students and others learning about the Jicarilla Apache language. It is not intended to be a complete dictionary of the language, but rather a collection of commonly used words and phrases. Entries are arranged alphabetically from Jicarilla to English to help learners become familiar with the Jicarilla alphabet and vocabulary. The book also includes a pronunciation guide, background information for teachers, and 120 illustrations.
Physical copies are available at the JADE Administration office.
Dictionary of Jicarilla Apache: Abáachi Mizaa Iłkee’ Siijai (2007). Wilhelmina Phone, Maureen Olson, and Matilda Martinez; edited by Melissa Axelrod, Jule Gomez de Garcia, and Jordan Lachler. University of New Mexico Press.
About this dictionary:
This dictionary was created for the Jicarilla Apache Nation and is one of the most complete resources available on the Jicarilla Apache language. The authors spent many years collecting words, language examples, pronunciations, and cultural knowledge to help preserve and teach the language.
The project included support from community members, researchers, and language specialists. Sean M. Burke developed the database and software used to organize and publish the dictionary. Funding was provided by the National Science Foundation, and the project was completed with the support of the Jicarilla Apache Culture Center and Tribal Council.
Physical copies are available for purchase online.
Books Produced by Current and Previous Jicarilla Language Programs
These books were developed through the current J.A.D.E Jicarilla Language Program, Jicarilla Cultural Affairs, and earlier language programs that operated from the 1980’s through the 2000’s.
For some books physical copies can be obtained at the J.A.D.E Administration Office.
Posters and Flashcards
The posters and flashcards in this section are designed to support classroom instruction and language learning. We recognize that many Abáachi Mizaa teachers who come to work in our schools often have to create their own teaching materials from scratch. By providing these resources, we hope to help lighten that burden and make it easier to teach and learn Abáachi Mizaa. For teaching materials, it is important to teach language in context instead of standalone words. Future projects will update these materials.
Physical copies are available for pickup at the JADE Administration.
Games
This section contains a collection of games designed to support learning Abáachi Mizaa. Each activity includes step-by-step instructions, key vocabulary and phrases needed to facilitate the game in Jicarilla, as well as an audio file for the pronunciation.
Videos
This section includes a link to the official J.A.D.E Jicarilla Apache Language Program YouTube channel. There, you can access audio and visual materials for selected books, along with other helpful language lessons.
Scholarly Articles
This section features scholarly articles and research focused on Abáachi Mizaa. It includes master’s thesis, doctoral dissertations, and other academic publications completed by both Jicarilla tribal members and outside linguists.
Audio Recordings, Coyote Stories, and other Culturally Sensitive Material.
This section contains audio recordings from various Abáachi Mizaa projects. It also includes PDFs of Coyote stories that will only be accessible during the winter, as well as other culturally sensitive materials that should not be accessible to non-Jicarilla users. Registration with tribal enrollment number is required to access this section.
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