One thing we noticed at last year’s Lakota Summer Institute was how well some of the newcomers were speaking Lakota. Paulette R. High Elk commented, “When we had the opening ceremony, all of the new people introduced themselves in Lakota. I was very impressed!” We asked some participants what their secret was, and many responded…the

If you've been to LSI, you know that every year the organizers of the institute plan something exciting. Last year participants and their families enjoyed a special pre-screening of Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi, and in 2014 participants had the opportunity to take a Lakota/Dakota Drama and Performance class, which culminated in a production of Iktómi Lečhála Tȟawíčutȟuŋ (Iktomi’s New Wife).

You may find yourself asking, "What's #MarkdownMonday?" Starting today we will feature a Lakota language-learning resource every other Monday on our Facebook page and offer a discount code! To kick off our new promotional campaign, this week we're highlighting Ikotmi's Raccoon Hat - a Lakota play performed at LSI in 2012. The long-awaited script for

Háŋ mitákuyepi, We are back with another great opportunity to learn Lakota - this time in Rapid City!    The 3rd edition of the Lakota Language Weekend will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rapid City on April 2-3. Last week, the LLC released a public announcement that there only 2,000 first-language Lakota speakers remain - a devastating 66% decrease in 10 years (Read the full

  Great news for everyone who didn't get a chance to catch Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi during its broadcasts in November 2015 - the film is now available for public streaming on YouTube for free! Our sister organization, The Language Conservancy, and partner Florentine Films/Hott Productions are proud to share the film with all the language warriors

Lakota Language Now Critically Endangered Only 2,000 first-language speakers remain PIERRE, S.D.  – Lakota Language Consortium (LLC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the Lakota language, also known as Sioux, announced today that only 2,000 first-language speakers of Lakota remain - a decline of 66% in ten years.   Lakota, a

  10th Annual Lakota Summer Institute Open for Registration June 6-24, 2016 Sitting Bull College Fort Yates, ND Registration is now open. Click here to Register   "For me, this was a spiritual journey which I will never forget."  - Rick Williams, LSI 2015 Participant Read more at Tribal College Journal Hundreds of Lakota educators

    In January 2016, the LLC updated its Lakota Keyboard and Fonts Bundle, courtesy of SoftMaker Fonts. Have you tried out the new fonts on your computer yet? Here are a few reasons why these fonts are so special... 1). Part of the Lakota revitalization effort is to move the language forward and help it

  Háŋ mitákuyepi, We are very happy to announce another Lakota Language Weekend! This edition of the workshop will be held at the Rosebud Casino (Event Center) on January 30-31. Don't miss this chance to meet and learn alongside people who love the Lakota language as much as you do! The workshop will include two full days of training for beginners and