Further your learning of the Athabaskan language.
We invite anyone who desires to learn our native language, Athabaskan (Ahtna and Tanacross dialects), to use these resources.
As our program grows, additional materials will be added so learners of all ages can continue to expand their vocabulary. New materials will be added as they become available.
List of animals words with photos of each animal, via Native Languages of the Americas.
Ahtna Animal Words Vocabulary (PDF)
Illustrated list of animals with corresponding Ahtna and English words.
Ahtna Animal Words Matching Worksheet (PDF)
Worksheet to match animal illustrations with Ahtna words.
Illustrated list of color words, via Native Languages of the Americas.
Kindergarten Coloring Page Worksheets (PDF)
Coloring book-style worksheets of Ahtna colors.
List of food words with photos of each, via Native Languages of the Americas.
Illustrated numbers vocabulary for counting from 1 through 10, via Native Languages of the Americas.
Body Parts Flashcards (PDF)
Printable flashcard set featuring body parts in the Tanacross dialect.
Printable worksheet to fill in the names of body parts, from Native Languages of the Americas.
Ahtna Answer Key
Walk About: Life in an Ahtna Athabaskan Village (PDF)
Dr. John Smelcer’s bilingual (Ahtna/English) children’s picture book, which helps teach children how to speak and write in Ahtna.
Ahtna Athabaskan Dictionary (PDF)
Comprehensive dictionary and pronunciation guide from the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Alaska Native Language Archive.
Ahtna Noun Dictionary and Pronunciation Guide (PDF)
A lexicon of common nouns in the Ahtna language compiled and edited by Dr. John Smelcer.
Ahtna Pronunciation and Spelling Guide
Chart for pronouncing and writing Ahtna Athabaskan words, provided by Native Languages of the Americas.
Dictionary with sound, compiled by Irene Solomon Arnold, Gary Holton and Rick Thoman. This dictionary is provided by the Alaska Native Knowledge Network.
Tanacross Writing System and Key Words (PDF)
Work by James Kari, Alaska Native Language Center.
Dictionaries, stories and other Athabaskan cultural materials collected by the Alaska Native Knowledge Network.
Ahtna language resources, directory of cultural websites, index of traditional stories and more, produced and compiled by the nonprofit Native Languages of the Americas.
A list of language resources, many of which are downloadable, from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.
A list of language resources, many of which are downloadable, from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.
A video series hosted by Dr. John Smelcer, Ahtna tribal member and linguist. The 2- to 3-minute episodes are designed to teach the Ahtna Athabaskan language.