The September 2024 Language Update recounts the department’s attendance and presentation at the Potawatomi Language Conference and Gathering, highlights fall class offerings and more.
By Justin Neely, CPN Language Department Director Bozho Jayek, (Hello everyone), Gi gshatemget mine gzhenamdek zhi Shishibeniyek mawjeshnowen.It was hot and humid there at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival. Gi mdagwayemget mine mjésh bemadzejek gi byek.It was a good time and lots of people came. Gnebech yewagwén ngot wak bemadzejek zhi Bodewadmimwen Bingo zhenkadek mine Read More »
The July 2024 Language Update looks back on the progress of the Master Apprentice program and forward to the Potawatomi Language Conference at the end of July.
The June 2024 Language Update provides several words and phrases to try out at this year’s Family Reunion Festival, as well as information about Festival programming and the ongoing master apprentice program.
Under the direction of interdepartmental Potawatomi language lead Robert Collins, Citizen Potawatomi Nation students from the Tribe’s Child Development Center performed at the 21st annual Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair in the spoken poetry category, receiving first place.
The May 2024 Language Update features several awards won by Potawatomi students at the recent Oklahoma Native Youth Language Fair, the beginning of a summer immersion course, translation efforts, and several spring words.
The March 2024 Language Update features a new beginner class, the annual Winter Storytelling event and a new class for Elders.
The Sam Noble Museum’s Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair has received a grant to support future Indigenous language revitalization efforts in Oklahoma. The funds will help the museum increase the language fair’s visibility as well as provide additional creative opportunities.
The February 2024 update from the CPN Language Department highlights a new beginner class starting on March 5, and the upcoming Winter Storytelling event on March 13.
The January 2024 Language Update highlights recent events, as well as plans for upcoming Winter Storytelling and beginner courses.