Gwich’in Stem List (1975 – Leer)

Alternate Language Names

Gwitch’in, Kutchin, Kootchin, Loucheux, Loucheaux, Takudh, Tukudh.

Region

Northwest Territories, Yukon, Canada; Alaska, United States.

Who

Jeff Leer (Author).

Others Involved

There is no information included in this resource about others involved.

Publishing Information

It is unclear whether this resource was formally published. However, it is estimated to have been written in 1975.

How People are Cited

The author is named on the first page of the PDF.

How Information is Cited

In the handwritten introduction to the wordlist (starting on page 2 of the PDF).

Where is Information Coming from

This stems included in this wordlist are identified as coming from “Dinjii Zhuu Gwandak” which is most likely referring to Dinjii Zhuu Gwandak: Gwich’in Stories (1974) compiled by Katherine Peter, Mary L. Pope, and the Alaska State Operated School System.

Tools and Framework used

This resource is available as a digital book. It is a scan of a handwritten wordlist.

Access

This resource is open access.

Included Languages and Directionality

Gwich’in to English.

Dialects Included

No dialect is specified for this wordlist.

Type of Dictionary

This is a bilingual, mono-directional wordlist/stem list.

How are Entries Organised

Entries are organized by semantic theme. Some of the themes include Postpositions, Adverbs, Modifiers and Relational Nouns. Pages 2-4 of the PDF consist of a short introduction to the contents of the list by the author.

Other Features

Other Notes

Although this resource is a scan of hand written notes (in cursive), it is neatly written which makes it quite legible and easy to understand.