Counting to ten in Carrier is like counting to ten in English. But when you count people in Carrier it is not the same at all. Can you count in any other language?

Written by  Cecilia John, Dene, Dakelh (Carrier); Saik'uz.

Educator & Series Information
A dual-language resource written in Carrier and English.

Recommended for primary students (grades 1-3).

Download a pronunciation guide for the Carrier words in the story:

Counting in Carrier is part of the Strong Stories: Dakelh series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.