For National Indigenous Languages Day (March 31), The Outdoor Learning Store is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Ktunaxa Nation elder, Alfred Joseph, to publish his new book ‘Ktunaxa Nature Walk: Alfred Joseph’s Walkabout.’

The book features 150 Ktunaxa words/phrases, with associated picture/descriptions, and each with its own QR code which takes you to an audio recording of Alfred saying this word/phrase.

This “Walkabout” book came from the idea to create interest in looking at the outside environment through the lens of the Ktunaxa language.

Author Alfred Joseph is a highly respected Ktunaxa elder and past Chief of the Akisqnuk Community. He is an expert in Ktunaxa language and knowledge and an immensely passionate, dedicated and talented educator.

He was a student at St. Eugene Residential School and graduated from Olds Agricultural College. He has a farm with hay production and farm animals, and a Trail Riding operation for 25 years, ending in 2000.

He is very knowledgeable about and utilizes all aspects of Ktunaxa culture. He teaches Ktunaxa language and is very involved with sharing Ktunaxa Traditional Knowledge and encouraging implementation into Ktunaxa Nation Council Programs and Policy.

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