Hownikan Podcast: Art and history of language

This episode explores language, specifically Bodéwadmimwen in a historical context. We hear from a CPN musician and filmmaker who created a music video showcasing the past, present and future of Potawatomi. We also discuss the legacy of a first language speakers who recently walked on.

Language Update: January 2023

In the January 2023 Language Update, Language Department Director Justin Neely pays tribute to James Thunder, Sr., who walked on in December 2022.

Higher education Potawatomi language class now available

The CPN Department of Education and Language Department Language Aide Robert Collins formed the Mokiwek (They Rise) team to offer Bodéwadmimwen to higher education institutions. CPN now has agreements with four colleges and universities in Oklahoma and one in Kansas.

Language Update: December 2022

The December 2022 Language Department update highlights ongoing efforts at shipping children’s books in Bodéwadmimwen to Tribal members, updating online offerings and increasing audio file resources.

Language update: September 2022

The September 2022 Language Update reflects on the Potawatomi Gathering and Language Conference, Language interns this summer and upcoming programs.

Technology, online platforms spread knowledge of Bodéwadmimwen

Through a partnership with Google Arts & Culture and the CPN Language Department, Bodéwadmimwen is one of the languages available on Woolaroo, an online platform that allows users to take a picture of common plants, animals, items and more and hear the Potawatomi word for it played back to them.

Language update: August 2022

The August 2022 Language Department update highlights important moments from the 2022 Family Reunion Festival and an exciting new partnership with Google.

7 Week Language Class

Join us for a beginners conversational class open to all ages. The class will take place every Wednesday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. for seven weeks. In-person and virtual options are available.

7 Week Language Class

Join us for a beginners conversational class open to all ages. The class will take place every Wednesday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. for seven weeks. In-person and virtual options are available.

7 Week Language Class

Join us for a beginners conversational class open to all ages. The class will take place every Wednesday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. for seven weeks. In-person and virtual options are available.