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News for Lakota Language Warriors  • Nov 2018

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Lakota Language Weekend Rocks Denver



“Thanks for helping me to honor my ancestors…
what a wonderful chance to have the gift to speak Lakota.”

Our most recent Lakota Language Weekend in Denver drew more than 60 passionate Lakota Language Warriors, and was a resounding success!

Congratulations to instructors Allrnn Wilson, Alex Fire Thunder and Lora Catches for their stellar work, and of course to all the participants who took the plunge!

The Denver Post published a great article Lakota Language Gets Boost at DU Conference, which helps spread the word about the positive strides we’re making together on the road to Lakota Language revitalization!

LLEAP Forward for Lakota Language

LLEAP Forward for Lakota Language

Announcing LLEAP (Lakota Language Education Action Plan), a new partnership with the University of North Dakota College of Education that will bring 14 students to campus to train teachers in the Lakota language and earn their degree in elementary and secondary education. Graduates will teach elementary and secondary learners at tribal and reservation schools in North Dakota and South Dakota…  Read more

To learn more and inquire about how to apply: contact Cheryl Hunter, Chair of the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice.

BIE Language Improvement Project

The Language Conservancy (our sister organization) has launched a major new initiative with the BIE to improve Lakota and other Native American language instruction in nearly 50 schools across 9 Northern Plains states.

The year-long project kicked off last week. Six researchers are visiting BIE schools, meeting with language teachers, principals, students and community members. Over the course of the next year, we’ll be setting up webinars, teacher training institutes and reports to share best-practice teaching methods.

More updates in the months to come!

Learning Materials

Owóksape now in Beta

“I’ve been waiting for this for a long time — Wóphila!”

More than 500 people answered the call to Beta test Owóksape, a new digital platform with self-guided lessons, audio, social media and more! This is a game changer. Follow updates on Facebook.

Updated: NLD for Mobile

A talking dictionary in your pocket! Indispensable. $9.99 first-time purchase, with free lifetime updates. Grab it:
iPhone • Android • Windows • Mac

Updated: Lakota Grammar Handbook

A Lakota classic, updated with three new sections. Together with the New Lakota Dictionary, the most comprehensive documentation of the Lakota language to date. Now available in the Lakota Bookstore.

Lakota Groups

Lakota Language Learning Facebook Group 

Closing in on 20,000 members! An invaluable virtual community to share questions, resources and community with other Lakota language warriors (but a gentle reminder: check the NLD first for translation questions!)

Read more | Join the group

New York Lakota Language Group

Formed after the First NYC Lakota Language Weekend in Feb 2018, continue to meet-up monthly at NYU.

Read more | Join the group

Denver Lakota Study Facebook Group

Organized after the first Denver Lakota Language Weekend in 2017.

Read more | Join the group

Tókša akhé    Until next time!

– the LLC Team

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