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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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