Yakama Nation Language Program

Yakama Nation Language Program Ánach’ax̱ina sɨ́nwita ku shúkta Tiináwit. "We will restore and revitalize the Yakama Nation Language"

06/18/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 18th is “támayč” meaning "bake underground". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

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We will be at the Toppen*sh Library tomorrow from 4:30-5:30pm for more Ichishkiin language! Hope to see you there.
06/17/2026

We will be at the Toppen*sh Library tomorrow from 4:30-5:30pm for more Ichishkiin language! Hope to see you there.

06/17/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 17th is “páłpas” meaning "roasting stick". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

For more information and to sign up for emails from the program, visit https://bit.ly/m/yakama-ich-signups.

06/16/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 16th is “táwa” meaning "open fire cook". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

For more information and to sign up for emails from the program, visit https://bit.ly/m/yakama-ich-signups.

06/15/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 15th is “ílkʷš” meaning "fire". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

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06/12/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 12th is “táwša” meaning "big sage, sagebrush". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

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06/10/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 10th is “piƛwayčtpamá” meaning "ocean-spray/ironwood (for bracing)". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

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06/08/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 8th is “wapanwápan” meaning "yarrow". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

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06/05/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 5th is “páˀaniix̣ʷat” meaning "treaty/agreement". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

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06/04/2026

The Ichishkíin Word of the Day for June 4th is “qáyqay” meaning "calf elk". See the sample video below for more information.

To view previous Word of the Days, visit the Language Program's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/yak-ich-youtube.

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