Programs
Revitalizing language, culture, wellness, and community.
Our Programs
At CRÍID Foundation, our programs center on language, culture, and community connection. Each program is rooted in Ichishkín revitalization and guided by the teachings of our elders. Together, they nurture identity, leadership, and resilience for future generations.
’Nchi Wanápum (Big River People) – Canoe Journey
A 4-week cultural and language immersion program connecting youth, families, and community members to the ancestral waterways of the Columbia Plateau and beyond.
What It Offers
Leadership, teamwork, and responsibility through paddling and protocol
Daily Ichishkín learning embedded in songs, teachings, and ceremonies
Stronger family and community bonds through shared experience
Participation
Participants commit to practices, training, and the full immersion experience. Space is limited, and involvement is based on readiness, community need, and commitment.
Into the Pacific with youth on the ‘Nch’í Wána Canoe
Kskspúm (Little People)
An early childhood program rooted in Ichishkín language and cultural learning. Designed for young children and their families, Kskspúm nurtures identity, confidence, and belonging from the very start.
What It Offers
Language immersion through play, song, and daily conversation
Seasonal cultural activities such as storytelling and food gathering
Family participation in learning circles and community events
Participation
Enrollment is by invitation through relationships and involvement in cultural and language efforts.
Wanápa (On the River)
Now in its second year, Wanápa focuses on building connections to land, language, and cultural teachings through on-the-river experiences. The program strengthens identity, wellness, and belonging while honoring ancestral ties to the water.
