Classes In Salish Resume On June 19

Wed., June 14, 2000

After a two-year hiatus, the Spokane Salish language classes will be offered to the public beginning June 19.

It’s a joint effort between Eastern Washington University and the Salish Kootenai College branch campus in Wellpinit.

Classes will be taught on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Wellpinit. They will be open to everyone.

The Salish language is noted for its descriptive nature.

“It’s a way for people to learn about where they live,” said Peter Campbell, interim director of American Indian studies at EWU. At the request of students, he requested the language classes be offered again. “(The Salish language) shows our relationship to the river and the land and the environment in which we live.”

Pauline Flett had taught Salish for years at EWU. A couple of years ago, she began spending more time working on a Salish language program for the Spokane tribal cultural center.

Classes run June 19-July 30.

Call 258-9202 for more information.

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