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hipéexnu’
kíi’u núun wisíix. inc.
Culture - Language - Youth
Hipéexnu' is a native led 501 (c)3 non profit organization.
The mission of Hipéexnu' derives from the humanitarian actions of the late Dr. Horace Axtell, a Niimiipuu (Nez Perce), and a life-time resident of Idaho.
MISSION: To Promote Protect & Revitalize the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) Language & Cultural Arts of Life.
Culture is a lifestyle.
Language is expression.
Forever is in the youth.
Language
Youth - Learnee
Currently, we are seeking sponsors to print the two books below;
Coyote and Flintman, and Sun Moon & Frog Girl.
All the lessons & curricula we create are uploaded to our website or YouTube
because we are committed to nonprofit work.
Giving back the language, especially for the youth, is our priority.
Donations are appreciated
Sounds & Alphabet of the Nimiipuutimt
Worksheet examples - Shapes & Body
a - uh
aa - aah
e – eh
ee – eeh
i – ih
ii – ee
o – oh
oo – oooh
u – uw
uu - uuwh
c – ts
h – h
k – k
l – l
ɬ - thl
m – m
n – n
p – p
q – kq
s – c
t – t
w – w
x̣ – hahX
x – x
y – y
The Niimiipuu Language & Culture are Endangered.
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