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Quickly search words in English or Chukchansi, then hear them read aloud by native speakers Holly and Jane Wyatt. This bilingual dictionary features thousands of translated words and sentences, many with pictures and audio.
You can also view a PDF of the 6th Edition Printed Dictionary.
Visit DictionaryListen as Holly Wyatt tells traditional Chukchansi stories, from the schemes of Coyote to the legend of the rock that nobody could jump over. Features line-by-line translations in an easy read-along format.
These stories were originally published in English by Dr. Rogers and and Dr. Gayton in their collection 27 Chukchansi Yokuts Myths. It was only more recently that Dr. Adisasmito-Smith worked with Holly to translate them into the original Chukchansi. Now, you can read that translation alongside Holly.
Listen NowTry your hand at finding familiar words from the Story Reader, or shake things up with randomly-generated puzzles. Customizable difficulty settings provide wordsearches for all skill levels.
Try a PuzzleThe official website of The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, with information and resources for tribe members.
Visit SiteThe hub site for the Department of Language and Culture, with event calendars and educational resources.
Visit SiteA video series by Shonna Alexander covers the basics of the language on YouTube.
Recordings of online language classes are available on another YouTube channel.
Fresno State University published an article about the original research grant that funded the project, including a video of the Bear Eagle Dance.
Fresno State's Indigenous Languages Group has a section covering the Chukchansi Yokuts.
Another article covered the speaking dictionary when it first released, including an interview with linguist Niken Adisasmito-Smith.