This is Session 2 of the Spring 2024 series of Learn Kiowa Zoom Sessions, launched by Dr. Redbird-Post, 2022 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow, in conjunction with LearnKiowa.org. Session 2 of Learn Kiowa Session for Level 1 and Level 2 Kiowa Language Learning focused on: Updates from the Kiowa Tribe Native Voices Rising participants and Credentialed Teachers currently teaching Kiowa language in classroom and community settings; checking in with our Mentors and Teacher Candidates regarding their Kiowa language goals and the credentialing process; checking in regarding our planning for our Spring 2024 LearnKiowa Zoom Sessions; Practicing Level 2 Longform Noun Pronoun Verb grammar using StudyStack.com and the Nouns PowerPoint on Google Drive updated in 2023; Receiving feedback from our Kiowa Elder Mentors; Asking questions about the credentialing process for Level 1 and Level 2; and questions from participants.
These sessions will be offered on Wednesdays, weekly, beginning January 3 through May 29 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.
Explore our website: https://learnkiowa.org/ or email us at info@learnkiowa.org for more information. You can also access all of our Lessons and Session Recordings on our website in the Lessons-Adult Learning tab: https://learnkiowa.org/lessons/adult-learning/