This is Session 8 of the Fall 2023 series of Learn Kiowa Zoom Sessions, launched by Dr. Redbird-Post, 2022 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow, in conjunction with LearnKiowa.org. Session 8 of Learn Kiowa Session for Level 1 and Level 2 Kiowa Language Learning focused on: Sharing updates from each current Kiowa Language Teacher who is teaching a Kiowa language class in both community-based and school-based settings (Anadarko, Carnegie, Moore, Norman, and Weatherford); Translating, transcribing, and learning the Mentors’ and Learners’ Kiowa Names for reference; Continued practicing the pronunciation of LearnKiowa Level 2 Lesson 3 “Open Ended Questions and Statements” lesson plans; Conversational practice for LearnKiowa Level 2 Lesson 3 “Open Ended Questions and Statements” conversations; Learning the first Kiowa Christmas Hymn by Gotebo and the Kiowa Christmas Song by Mr. Lewis Toyebo; Planning for the December Community Outreach; Receiving feedback from our Kiowa Elder Mentors; and questions from participants.
These sessions will be offered on Wednesdays, weekly, beginning September 6 through December 27 from 7:00pm-8:30pm, with an additional 30 minutes added on when an Immersion Session is planned. The agenda and syllabus are provided upon request. These sessions will support those who are interested in becoming Level 1 Credentialed Kiowa Language Teachers as well as currently credentialed Level 1 and Level 2 Credentialed Kiowa Language Teachers interested in growing their Kiowa language skills. Breakout rooms in Zoom will be used to support individual areas of the credentialing process. Updates from the Kiowa Language Credentialing Board members will be shared when available.
LearnKiowa.org is a community-based, grassroots website launched by the Post Family and led by Dr. Redbird-Post with the goal of providing Kiowa language learners, interested Kiowa parents, and teachers of Kiowa children and students of all ages with an online archive of Kiowa language teaching and learning materials arranged by age group. Made possible by the First Nations Development Institute and the 2022 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship.
Email info@learnkiowa.org for more information.