Stoney (known to its own speakers as Nakoda or Nakota) is a
Siouan language of the Northern Plains.
A second language, Assiniboine, is also known as
Nakota and is closely related to Stoney, but people speaking the languages cannot understand each other
well, so despite their similarities, most linguists consider them separate languages, like French and Spanish.
Stoney Vocabulary:
Our list of vocabulary words in the Stoney language, with comparison to words in other Sioux languages.
Stoney Pronunciation Guide:
How to pronounce Stoney words.
Stoney Colors:
Worksheet showing color words in Stoney/Nakoda.
Stoney Numbers:
Worksheet showing how to count in Stoney.
Stoney Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions
Stoney Language
An overview of the Stoney language from the Alexis Nakota First Nation, with PDF files of language learning materials.
Nakoda (Stoney)
Nakoda orthography and text example.
Stoney Indian Language Project
Information on ongoing Nakoda language revitalization programs.
Indian tribes of North America
Stoney Vocabulary:
Contacts and FAQ page
