Lummi Language
Matt Smak i' ya' Warbus
Lummi Language Teacher
Ferndale High School
Matt.Warbus@ferndalesd.org
Nancy Jefferson
Lummi Language Teacher
Horizon Middle School
Vista Middle School
Nancy.Jefferson@ferndalesd.org
Cynthia Wilson
Language Department
Lummi Nation
CynthiaW@lummi-nsn.gov
Native American Classes at
Ferndale High School
LUMMI LANGUAGE (9TH-GRADE)
This introductory course concentrates on basic vowel sounds of Xwlemi Chose, the Lummi language
LUMMI LANGUAGE 2 (10TH-GRADE)
This course is a review of basic Xwlemi language. Emphasis is on learning advanced reading, writing, and conversational skills to be utilized in daily living.
OKSALEE 1 (11TH-GRADE)
This class is design to be an introduction and exploration of Native American humanities, leadership and study.
OKSALE 2 (12TH-GRADE)
This class delves even further into Native study. American humanities, leadership, and study.
Native American Classes at
Vista and Horizon Middle School
Lummi Language offered for grades 6 through 8, are intended to cover basic vocabulary. These classes cover essential building blocks for the foundation to High School Lummi Language classes. Priority in the classroom is building a sense of identity and understanding our ScheLangen(Way of life).