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Xws7ámeshqen Courses

Xws7ámeshqen Courses

These 6-week online courses are available to Samish citizens and staff. Course pages include class recordings, presentation slides, and additional learning materials. 

Visit the Samish web calendar to find current or upcoming courses to join.

XWS 090 - Xws7ámeshen Refresher and Introduction - 2026

This course focuses on personal introductions. Students learn greetings, how to introduce themselves and their cultural heritage, family tree and relatives, and placenames across Samish territory. Pronunciation tips for new "sticky sounds" are included in each lesson.

XWS 101 - Mékw’ Skwéyel Qwel’nékwel (Everyday Conversation) - 2026

This course focuses on everyday conversation and basic sentence structure. Learners will learn common phrases, become familiar with the sounds and cadences of Xws7ámeshqen, and practice both scripted and original conversation with each other during class.