Meaning of Dene Zhatıé | Babel Free

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South Slavey.

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“In the heart of Denendeh Northwest Territories, picturesque mountains make for breathtaking views and hold important stories in their traditional place names, like Tthenáágó – meaning strong rock in Dene Zhatıé.”

“In the Northwest Territories, the languages with official status are English, French, Dëne Sųłıné (Chipewyan), Nēhiyawēwin (Cree), Dene Kǝdǝ́ (Northern Slavey), Dene Zhatıé (Southern Slavey), Dinjii Zhu’ Ginjik (Gwich’in), Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłįcho.”

“The saxophone solo from Gerry Rafferty’s 1978 hit song Baker Street rings across the airwaves of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation's FM station as Teagan Hardisty and his grandmother try to answer the age-old question: is there a Dene Zhatıé word for saxophone?”

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