Language update: November/December 2024

By Justin Neely, CPN Language Department Director Bozho Jayek (Hello everyone), It’s been a busy fall for the Language Department. We have a new high school class we are working with this year at North Rock Creek. We are also offering the language at Shawnee High School and are planning on having some students at Read More »

Language update: October 2024

The October report from the CPN Language Department highlights fall courses in Oklahoma schools as well as online and in person classes offered by the department.

Language update: September 2024

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.

Language update: August 2024

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 »

Language update: July 2024

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.

Language update: June 2024

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.

Language update: April 2024

The April Language Update highlights improvements to the online dictionary, online learning opportunities, a new skit series, and a traditional story about why the rabbit has a short tail.

Language update: June 2022

This month’s Language Department update highlights several events and programs that will be open to Festival-goers, as well as several online resources.

Language update: May 2022

The May 2022 language update highlights the Department’s preparations for Family Reunion Festival, work on children’s books, and a variety of class offerings at local schools and online.

Language update: November 2021

This month, the CPN Language Department discusses their newest classes, the expansion of offerings in public schools, and its online resources as well as a prayer for Thanksgiving.