This is Session 10 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 10 of Learn Kiowa Session for Level 1 and Level 2 Kiowa Language Learning focused on: Sharing of memories from each Elder Mentor; Discussing the importance of Kiowa language and learning our language and culture; Sharing about an old Kiowa lullaby regarding war deeds and old-style giveaway where sisters honored their brother, a song that is being brought back; 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: LearnKiowa.org – Learning Kiowa Together 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: Adult Learning – LearnKiowa.org https://learnkiowa.org/lessons/adult-learning/