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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events Click the image to watch the video. It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of Lakota country’s leading language champions and our dear friend, Sandra Black Bear. Wíŋyaŋ waŋ Sandra Black Bear ečíyapi kiŋ hé, makȟá-wičhóni ékignake kiŋ líla ičháŋteuŋšičape ló. Sandra was passionate about the Lakota language and its reawakening for future generations. She was an elder in the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and was heavily involved in the pursuit of revitalization and health for the language. Some of her many contributions include acting as “Uŋčí” in the Lakota language adaptation of the Berenstain Bears, participating in plays, teaching at numerous Lakota Summer Institutes, and extensive work on the Lakota Language Dictionary. Her passion for the language, her integrity, and her wisdom has guided many important moments, and the Lakota Language Consortium is grateful for having known her. We honor her legacy in earnest and will continue to move forward in the spirit of working positively and productively on the language that she loved. We send our deepest condolences to her family and friends. Revisit one of her many contributions Rising Voices / Hótȟaŋiŋpi NEW VIDEO AVAILABLE!  One of the first picture books created at LLC Tȟatkŋka an Wáta is now on our YouTube channel. Follow the buffalo’s adventure down the river as he meets and invites new friends to join him. This video is a great tool to help Lakota language learners hear and read the story. Narrated by Ben Black Bear a familiar voice from the Lakota Audio Series and NLD Dictionary. Illustrations are by František Valer.  Watch the Video & Follow Along With The Book Watch The New Video Here Pick Up A Copy Of The Book In The Bookstore Owóksape Teacher Portal Training Over this past month, we’ve worked with many teachers setting up their classrooms for the 2021 – 2022 school year with Owóksape. New updates have been released to help you see the progress of your Lakota language students, and manage the pacing of the curriculum. Book your 1-on-1 consultation by emailing us at info@lakhota.org. We are able to provide an overview if you are new to using the Owóksape app in your classroom, youth program, or other learning environment. Our team can also help with your new classroom setup and provide a personalized walk-through of the tool. Upcoming Group Training  Lakota Language Summit LIVE training at Tusweca Tiospaye in Rapid City, SD – October 7 – 9. Stay tuned for updates on our Social Media and the Tusweca Tiospaye website for the confirmed time.  Product Spotlight Rising Voices / Hótȟaŋiŋpi Six years ago the documentary Rising Voices / Hótȟaŋiŋpi shared the work the Lakota Nation is doing to revitalize the Lakota language. This documentary shares the exhilarating effort of both Native and non-native people to showcase the culture and an unflinching look at language loss.  Own A DVD Copy Rising Voices /Hótȟaŋiŋpi DVD New Lakota Dictionary 3.0 for Desktop – Available Soon! The New Lakota Dictionary for your desktop’s latest update will be available soon for Mac and PC with new entries and example sentences. This updated version builds on decades of linguistic work to create the most accurate and up-to-date dictionary possible, with 6,000 new entries and 13,000 new example sentences. The New Lakota Dictionary was created in partnership with over 400 native speakers to ensure accuracy not only in spelling and definition but in context as well. This is an invaluable resource for Lakota learners everywhere and is easily accessible to anyone with a computer. When a user searches a word, they are presented with multiple definitions and spellings depending on the context in which the word is being used, as well as example sentences to demonstrate the word in a complete Lakota phrase. A total of 31,000-word entries and 53,000 example sentences makes the New Lakota Dictionary the most in-depth Lakota dictionary available, and an important tool in Lakota language learning and preservation. The updated dictionary will be available through the LLC Bookstore! Lakȟótiya Wóglaka Po! Did you know about the Lakota Textbook series? This 4-part series of textbooks provide you with a workbook and audio CD to walk you through learning each lesson. This is a comprehensive overview of words, phrases, and sentences you can use immediately as part of your Lakoȟotayapi journey.  Click Here To Pick Up Your Set Today Lakȟótiya Wóglaka Po! – Speak Lakota! Levels 1-4 Package Recent Updates App Update – The New Lakota Dictionary Pro Mobile app (NLD) version 3.0 product update information and additional instruction for Android devices. Click here to read more. Free Resources You Can Use Today To Learn Lakota – In this recent blog post, we shared and linked to all these resources in one place so they are easy to find. Make sure you’ve downloaded all these free tools for your desktop and mobile devices! Read here to learn more Tókša akhé  – the LLC Team Donate Now Check Out The Bookstore Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list*|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events Lakota Summer Institute 2021 Comes To A Close  The Lakota Summer Institute (LSI) took place virtually last month over the first three weeks in July. This years institute hosted over 60 participants with 7 instructors. Students participated in 2 tracks, Beginner and Intermediate/Teacher. The community created during this time together is so important to help learners connect and encourage each other beyond their time at LSI. Many students keep in touch and continue to support each other in their language journeys. It’s rewarding to the instructors to see students return each round showing their dedication to Lakota Language learning. LLC is so grateful for the dedication of all involved in making LSI happen year after year. A special thanks to the instructors who dedicate their time nurturing a positive and encouraging learning environment for all. “Philámayaye.” Keep an eye out for more language learning opportunities to come! Owóksape Teacher Portal Training Hello to all the teachers preparing back-to-school lessons! If you are helping Native Youth learn Lakota our Owóksape Teacher Portal is available to you and your students. This tool allows you to see where your students are in the learning process and gives you helpful insight on best practices to teach second language learners. Teachers that used the portal last year but wanted a refresher are able to click here to view the 2020. Click Here To Watch The Owóksape Portal Teacher Training Important Upcoming Dates:  September – Portal improvements are coming October – Lakota Language Summit LIVE training If you are new to the portal or would like to get started using the Owóksape app in your classroom, youth program, or other learning environment but need more detail, please reach out to us at info@lakhota.org for more information. Product Spotlight Matȟó Waúŋšila Thiwáhe Lakota Berenstain Bears It’s been nearly 10 years since the Lakota Berenstain Bears was released. This 20 episode series is an amazing opportunity to hear Lakota speakers in day-to-day conversation. In honor of back to school, we’ve put the DVD and the Teachers & Caregivers Guide on sale for $9.95 each for the month of August.  Pick Up Your Copy In Our Bookstore Today! Matȟó Waúŋšila Thiwáhe – Lakota Berenstain Bears DVD Matȟó Waúŋšila Thiwáhe – Lakota Berenstain Bears Teachers & Caregivers Guide New Lakota Dictionary 3.0 for Desktop – Available Soon! The New Lakota Dictionary for your desktop’s latest update will be available soon for Mac and PC with new entries and example sentences. This updated version builds on decades of linguistic work to create the most accurate and up-to-date dictionary possible, with 6,000 new entries and 13,000 new example sentences. The New Lakota Dictionary was created in partnership with over 400 native speakers to ensure accuracy not only in spelling and definition but in context as well. This is an invaluable resource for Lakota learners everywhere and is easily accessible to anyone with a computer. When a user searches a word, they are presented with multiple definitions and spellings depending on the context in which the word is being used, as well as example sentences to demonstrate the word in a complete Lakota phrase. A total of 31,000-word entries and 53,000 example sentences makes the New Lakota Dictionary the most in-depth Lakota dictionary available, and an important tool in Lakota language learning and preservation. The updated dictionary will be available through the LLC Bookstore! Lakȟótiya Wóglaka Po! Did you know about the Lakota Textbook series? This 4 part series of textbooks provide you with a workbook and audio CD to walk you through learning each lesson. This is a comprehensive overview of words, phrases, and sentences you can use immediately as part of your Lakoȟotayapi journey.  Click Here To Pick Up Your Set Today Lakȟótiya Wóglaka Po! – Speak Lakota! Levels 1-4 Package Recent Updates App Update – The New Lakota Dictionary Pro Mobile app (NLD) version 3.0 product update information and additional instruction for Android devices. Click here to read more. Free Resources You Can Use Today To Learn Lakota – In this recent blog post, we shared and linked to all these resources in one place so they are easy to find. Make sure you’ve downloaded all these free tools for your desktop and mobile devices! Read here to learn more Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Check Out The Bookstore Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list*|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events Follow The Progress Of The Lakota Summer Institute  Lakota Summer Institute (LSI) is happening NOW. Yesterday we wrapped up the first week of the 3-week institute. Follow us on social media for the next three weeks as we share updates from our beginner, intermediate, and teacher virtual tracks.  Since 2007 LSI has been bringing together the Lakota people and those passionate about the language to learn Lakȟótiyapi. It’s incredible to gather groups from across Lakota Country for a common purpose. Participants reconnect with peers, mentors, and friends from past Institutes, creating an ideal Lakota learning community – bound together their investment in reawakening the Lakota language.  This is a delightful and busy time for everyone at the institute. Thank you to our events team, and teachers for all your hard work making LSI possible.  Product Spotlight New Lakota Dictionary Mobile is Only $.99 In July The New Lakota Dictionary Mobile is the best way to look up Lakota words, hear the pronunciation, and view thousands of example sentences while on the go. In the month of July, the Android and Apple apps are reduced from $9.99 to $.99 in the app store to celebrate all the new language learners.  Head over and download your version today!  Get the Apple NLD Mobile Here Get the Android NLD Mobile Here NLD Mobile Update For Android Users Friday, July 9th LLC released an update to the NLD in the Apple and Android stores. While the Apple update had no issues, some Android users encountered issues downloading the update. Our tech team worked with Google and users to resolve errors reported over the weekend. As of Monday, July 12, Google’s representatives have advised us the problem is resolved. Android users should have no issues downloading or updating the NLD Mobile App on their Android devices.If you have experienced this issue, we recommend you uninstall and reinstall the app or attempt to update the version. Before you get started, make sure you have a stable internet connection and that there is enough space on your device for this download of 174 MB (learn how to check your space here, or free up storage here). Once you have downloaded the NLD Mobile, make sure you do not allow your device to fall into sleep mode until the content inside the app is fully downloaded. Depending on the internet speed to your device this additional download may take 3 – 30 minutes and when complete. Again this will consume 174 MB of storage on the device when fully downloaded. We apologize for the confusion and any inconvenience that this has caused for users. If you continue to have issues with the NLD Mobile App on Android, you can email tech@lakhota.org for additional support. Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 & Instructional Booklet Available Now! The long-anticipated Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 became available last month. This month the instructional booklets that complement the series have been released digitally to help guide you through the Lakota language audio series.   Volume 2 builds on the concepts taught in Volume 1 and adds 12 hours of concepts for language learners to explore. The new series covers topics you use in daily conversations like food and drink, verbs to describe coming and going, coming and going verbs, time clauses, and much more. Fluent first-language elders Ben Black Bear Jr. and Iris Eagle Chasing once again lend their voices and expertise to the Lakota Audio Series to ensure listeners develop correct pronunciation and speaking skills. Volume 2 of the Audio Series features 137 units, while the ebook leads serve as your guide through the 3 instructional concepts. Both materials gradually introduce you to new concepts and vocabulary and are reinforced through targeted repetition. This series is perfect for adult self-learners who wish to expand their Lakota skills.  Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 – A Practical Conversation Course is available for streaming on all major platforms, including Amazon Prime, Spotify, and Apple Music. The Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 Companion Digital Guide is available for download here. Currently, this series is only offered digitally.  New Lakota Dictionary 3.0 for Desktop – Available Soon! The New Lakota Dictionary for your desktop’s latest update will be available soon for Mac and PC with new entries and example sentences. This updated version builds on decades of linguistic work to create the most accurate and up-to-date dictionary possible, with 6,000 new entries and 13,000 new example sentences. The New Lakota Dictionary was created in partnership with over 400 native speakers to ensure accuracy not only in spelling and definition but in context as well. This is an invaluable resource for Lakota learners everywhere and is easily accessible to anyone with a computer. When a user searches a word, they are presented with multiple definitions and spellings depending on the context in which the word is being used, as well as example sentences to demonstrate the word in a complete Lakota phrase. A total of 31,000-word entries and 53,000 example sentences makes the New Lakota Dictionary the most in-depth Lakota dictionary available, and an important tool in Lakota language learning and preservation. The updated dictionary will be available through the LLC Bookstore! Lakȟótiya Wóglaka Po! Free Resources You Can Use Today To Learn Lakota A question we get from new learners coming into LSI is what resources are available to help me continue my education after the institute is over? LLC has created a significant number of free resources to support Lakota learners at any stage. In this recent blog post, we shared and linked to all these resources in one place so they are easy to find. Make sure you’ve downloaded all these free tools for your desktop and mobile devices! Read here to learn more! 2021 Summer Intern LLC 2021 Summer Intern At LLC it’s so important that we encourage the next generation to learn how they can be a part of our mission. Summer Interns assist with a variety of tasks at LLC from general admin, to helping with events, and even assisting in product creation. This week we welcomed Shania to share a bit about herself as well as what she hopes to do during her internship period. Click here to get to know her below and see what she’s been up to so far!  Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Connect with us on: Order from the LLC Bookstore! Want to change how you receive these emails? 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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events July 5-23: Lakota Summer Institute  Registration for the Lakota Summer Institute is NOW open to all language learners eager to learn Lakota! This event will be held in a hybrid format at BHSU Spearfish and is open to EVERYONE. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in communicative Lakota and grammar courses at the Beginner and Intermediate levels. Lakota language teachers can follow a teacher track to build upon their teaching and language skills. The beginner and teacher tracks will both be offered in-person and via Zoom, while the intermediate track will only be offered virtually. On-campus lodging will be available to those attending in person in Thomas Hall and Yellow Jacket Apartments. Details on lodging can be found here. Interested students can register for LSI here. More information about LSI can be found here.  Product Spotlight Lakota Audio Series Volume 2  The long anticipated Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 is now available with more than 12 hours of audio instruction. The series builds upon Vol. 1 with two additional hours of content and new lessons in food and drink vocabulary, coming and going verbs, time clauses, and much more. Fluent first-language elders Ben Black Bear Jr. and Iris Eagle Chasing once again lend their voices and expertise to the Lakota Audio Series to ensure listeners develop correct pronunciation and speaking skills. Lakota Audio Series Vol. 2 features 137 units and three instructional booklets that guide the listener through the Lakota language, gradually introducing new concepts and vocabulary which are reinforced through targeted repetition. This Series is perfect for adult self-learners who wish to expand their Lakota skills. Lakota Audio Series Vol. 2 is available for streaming on all major platforms, including Amazon Prime, Spotify, and Apple Music. The Series is currently only available digitally. Happy listening! New Lakota Dictionary 3.0 for Desktop – Available Soon! The New Lakota Dictionary for desktop update will be available soon for Mac and PC with new entries and example sentences. This updated version builds on decades of linguistic work to create the most accurate and up-to-date dictionary possible, with 6,000 new entries and 13,000 new example sentences. The New Lakota Dictionary was created in partnership with over 400 native speakers to ensure accuracy not only in spelling and definition, but in context as well. This is an invaluable resource for Lakota learners everywhere, and is easily accessible to anyone with a computer. When a user searches a word, they are presented with multiple definitions and spellings depending on the context in which the word is being used, as well as example sentences to demonstrate the word in a complete Lakota phrase. A total of 31,000 word entries and 53,000 example sentences makes the New Lakota Dictionary the most in-depth Lakota dictionary available, and an important tool in Lakota language learning and preservation. The updated dictionary will be available through the LLC Bookstore!  Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Connect with us on: Order from the LLC Bookstore! Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium Upcoming Events July 5-23: Lakota Summer Institute  Pre-registration for the Lakota Summer Institute is NOW open to all language learners eager to learn Lakota! This event will be held in a hybrid format at BHSU Spearfish and is open to EVERYONE. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in communicative Lakota and grammar courses at the Beginner and Intermediate levels. Lakota language teachers can follow a teacher track to build upon their teaching and language skills. The beginner and teacher tracks will both be offered in-person and via Zoom, while the intermediate track will only be offered virtually. Interested students can register for LSI here. More information about LSI can be found here. News & Recent Events Lakota Audio Series Vol. 2  The long anticipated Lakota Audio Series Volume 2 language course will be available June 1!!! The Series continues with new lessons in food and drink vocabulary, coming and going verbs, time clauses, and much more. Lakota Audio Series Vol. 2 features 137 units (currently digital download only) and three instructional booklets that guide the listener through the Lakota language, developing conversational skills and word comprehension as they follow along. This Series is perfect for self-learners who wish to expand their Lakota skills. Lakota Audio Series Vol. 2 will be available for streaming on all major platforms including Amazon Prime, Google Play, and Apple Music. Google Play and Apple Music users will need to search in-app for the Series to add to their audio library. Happy listening! Updated Website  LLC is pleased to announce the launch of our updated website! LLC’s website is dedicated to providing even more resources for Lakota language teachers and Lakota learners at all levels. Increase your knowledge of Lakota by finding information on books, events, and mobile apps available to help you in your language learning journey. Teachers will also have access to language material to support lessons in the classroom. LLC is excited to provide this tool to learners and teachers and to continue to support efforts in revitalizing the Lakota language.  Also check out updated History of LLC and FAQ sections at www.lakhota.org.  Spring 2021 Lakota Language Post-Test The 2021 Spring Lakota language post-test is here! Teachers are welcome to administer this post-test to their students regardless of whether or not they have administered Lakota language tests in the past. Testing is only available in-person in the classroom. However, if you cannot administer this test for any reason, a pre-test will be offered again in Fall 2021 for all interested. Quick Link to Testing Site Information on Testing Procedure Review Test Results Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions along the way. You can email customersupport@lakhota.org or give us a call at 888-525-6828 (press 1 at prompt). We appreciate your efforts to bring Lakȟótiyapi to your communities. A Message to the Lakota Language Community LLC has a strong history of service and a deep connection with the Lakota language community in all its forms. We would like to reiterate our priorities moving forward with the Lakota community and reinforce our commitment to serving the Lakota people and to prioritizing Lakota voices. Read LLC’s statement to the Lakota language community here.  Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Connect with us on: Order from the LLC Bookstore! Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events Virtual Lakota Language Weekend  Last month we partnered with RCAS Title VI Indian Education for a second Virtual Lakota Language Weekend. Parents, RCAS staff, and students of all ages participated in this community event to increase their knowledge of Lakȟótiyapi. Another language weekend is underway for Rapid City Area Schools. Thank you to Cherella Hughes, Amanda Carlow, and Alex Fire Thunder for instructing. We hope to see you and new participants soon! 2021 Lakota Summer Institute  We are very eager to have you all join us for another summer of Lakota language learning! We are still in the planning stages of coordinating the Summer Institute with our community partners. The health and safety of instructors, participants, and staff are our top priority and we are navigating the best way to format this event. We would like to thank you all for your patience as we prepare for LSI 2021. We will have more information about the institute in the next few weeks. Stay up to date on this event by checking LLC’s Facebook page.  Product Spotlight Water is Everywhere!  In recognition of World Water Day on March 22nd, LLC released a new picture book called Water is Everywhere! Mní kiŋ ówaŋča is now available to order in the LLC bookstore. As a beginner science book, Water is Everywhere! introduces young readers and listeners to facts and words related to water. This book is part of a four part Science Series that allows readers to focus on the natural world around them while practicing their language skills. Order your copy of this early reader picture book in the bookstore today! We are also offering up to 10 free books to classrooms and homeschool educators. Educators can request free books by emailing customer support at customersupport@lakhota.org.  Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Connect with us on: Order from the LLC Bookstore! Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list*|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events Virtual Lakota Language Weekend  Last month the Lakota Language Consortium partnered with the New York Community Trust for a Virtual Lakota Language Weekend. There were over 50 participants that attended and participated in two days full of virtual Lakota language learning. Thank you to the instructors Lora Catches, Amanda Carlow, Kim Campbell, Allen Wilson, Corey Yellow Boy, Claire Thomas, and everyone who participated to make this language weekend a success!  New Owóksape Facebook Campaign LLC is launching a new Facebook campaign in which we congratulate Owóksape users who have either spent the most time on the e-learning platform or who have completed the most units! Owóksape is an interactive online learning platform dedicated to the Lakota language. Join the 11,000+ users and 36 schools that use Owóksape daily for a chance to have your name featured on our Facebook!  Upcoming Events March 13-14: Virtual Lakota Language Weekend  The Lakota Language Consortium is partnering with with RCAS Title VI Indian Education for another Virtual Lakota Language Weekend. This language weekend is geared toward staff members, parents, and K-12th grade students enrolled in Rapid City Area Schools. Participants will have a chance to learn beginner communicative Lakota in this two-day fun and intensive language event. This weekend will feature special Zoom classes for the K-2nd grade participants, 3rd-6th grade, and a separate group for students in 7th-12th grade, staff members, parents, and guardians. We’re very excited to partner again with RCAS Title VI Indian Education for another language weekend. If you know any potential participants in the Rapid City Area School District please send them to this link to register https://cvent.me/WYrneZ.  Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Connect with us on: Order from the LLC Bookstore! Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events Virtual Lakota Language Weekend – New York  The Lakota Language Consortium is hosting the first Virtual Lakota Language Weekend of 2021 over the February 13-14 weekend. Registration filled quickly as Lakota learners demonstrated excitement for the chance to increase their Lakota speaking skills in this two-day intensive Lakota learning event. We’re excited to have support from a New York City foundation for the fourth year to host the event for the Indigenous New York community.  New Lakota Dictionary 3   We’re excited to announce the third version of the New Lakota Dictionary (NLD) is coming soon! NLD Pro v 3.0 will be available for your Mac computer and includes over 31,000 entries and over 53,000 example sentences! Users will be able to search for Lakȟóta words, hear pronunciations, and increase their knowledge of Lakȟótiyapi. Be the first to know when NLD Pro v 3.0 is available by following the Lakota Language Consortium on Facebook.  Valentine’s Day Coupon Celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving the gift of language! Use code VDAY14 and take 14% off your entire bookstore order through February 14th. Here are a couple Lakȟóta phrases you can say, text, or write in a letter to a specal person in your life this Valentine’s Day: Nišnála iyótaŋčhila (you are the only one I love) or Čhaŋté él čhiyúze (I hold you in my heart).  Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Connect with us on: Order from the LLC Bookstore! Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list*|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events Ómakȟa tȟéča wówiyunškiŋ!   Happy New Year! 2020 was challenging for all of us as we mourned the loss of many language legacies who were influential in the communities and were advocates for Lakota language learning for decades. As we step into this new year, we have a lot to look forward to in 2021! This year, we’re collaborating to develop new picture and intermediate-level books, recording speakers for the Lakota Audio Series Vol. 2, working on more teacher features for the Owóksape platform, and partnering to host Lakota learning events. Make sure to follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on the latest learning materials and events. We are very grateful for the daily support of individuals like you and foundations’ financial contribution that continue to aid in efforts for Lakota language revitalization. We wish you a happy and healthy new year. Water is Everywhere   A new picture book is underway! This month, we’re working on the Lakota version of Water is Everywhere which will be the first book in a four book beginner science series. These colorful images illustrated by Marty Two Bulls teach children about water, describe different bodies of water, and depict the many ways we use it in our daily lives. Be the first to know when this book is available in the LLC bookstore by checking our Facebook page.  Upcoming Events February 13-14: Virtual Lakota Language Weekend – New York Join the Lakota Language Consortium for the first Virtual Lakota Language Weekend of 2021 sponsored by the New York Community Trust. Increase your Lakota speaking skills in this two day intensive Lakota learning event. This language weekend is geared toward beginner and intermediate learners. Register for the Virtual Lakota Language Weekend today by clicking here.  Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Connect with us on: Order from the LLC Bookstore! Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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The latest news, products, and upcoming events from Lakota Language Consortium News & Recent Events Let Amazon Donate to LLC for You   It’s shopping season and, likely, you’ll be searching for deals online this year, so why not give back when you buy? You can make an impact while you shop for the holidays. Simply purchase through smile.amazon.com to sign up and add the Lakota Language Consortium as a charity. When you purchase your gifts through AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to The Lakota Language Consortium, at no cost to you. LLC provides the pedagogical and technical support to help schools and communities through revitalizing the Lakota language. Virtual Lakota Language Weekend   RCAS Title VI Indian Education connected with LLC for the first partnered Virtual Lakota Language Weekend training on November 14-15. The event was geared toward parents, teachers, and students enrolled in Rapid City Area Schools. This was a unique event because of the engagement with K-12 age students. Thank you to Lakota teachers Alex Fire Thunder and Naomi Last Horse, and to everyone who participated and made this Language Weekend a community success!  Tókša akhé    Until next time! – the LLC Team Donate Now Connect with us on: Order from the LLC Bookstore! Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list*|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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