EASTERN POMO LANGUAGE

Big Valley Rancheria received a three year ANA Grant to preserve and promote the Eastern Pomo Language spoken on the Big Valley Rancheria.

During year one (2003), Big Valley Rancheria held Eastern Pomo Language classes on the rancheria and outdoor field trips outside the rancheria. Tribal elders taught tribal members of all ages how to speak in their native tongue, Eastern Pomo, and a history lesson as well.

While tribal elders spoke Eastern Pomo, digital video and audio gathered their teachings, preserving the language for present and future generations. This method of documentation will continue on in years two (2004) and three (2005). The material compiled will be developed into multimedia learning tools.

 

Bahtssal Language Teaching and Learning Aids
Our Language is Bahtssal Bahtssal Alphabet Sounds Bahtssal Greeting Poster Bahtssal Immersion Phrases Bahtssal Vowel Sounds Language Planning The Big List	Basic Pomo Grammar Body Parts Colors Poster Eastern Pomo Preservation and Revitalization Hospitality Phrases Poster Learn to ask questions Numbers Poster

 

Interactive Learning Aids (requires Flash Player) This section includes text and audio for many of the words. The following subjects are included with this section: Adjectives, Animals, Body, Calendar, Coversation, Cultural, Direction, Family, Feelings, Food, Nature, Numbers, People, Tools.