Learning Resources
Aside form the Lakhol'iyapi Wahohpi, there are other organizations that are working hard to create resources and materials to make learning the Lakota language fun and engaging! Below are some of the resources that are available to learners!
Lakota Immersion Childcare - Thunder Valley Community Development Corp.
The Lakota Immersion Childcare program has created a wealth of Lakota language learning resources that are available online. Below are some of the great resources available!
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memrise.com Lakota Language CoursesMemrise is an online learning tool. The Lakota Immersion Childcare program has created 200+ interactive lessons to help you learn Lakota. Lessons range from every day commands and questions to more complex grammar and vocabulary.
HINT: if the link does not work, search "Lakota" and select the courses created by LakotaImmersionChildcare. |
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Many types of videos available!
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YouTube Channel - Wayawa CikalaClick the link above, or also view these vides and other resources at www.wayawacikala.com!
"Wayáwa Čík’ala eyápi kiŋ lé wóuŋspe wičhítenaškaŋškaŋ oínažiŋ héčha, na uŋ šna wakȟáŋyeža eyá waníyetu záptaŋ na hé ikhúta iyénakečapi čha Lakȟótiya waúŋspewičhuŋkhiyápi. Wóuŋspe omnáye očháŋku kiŋ wóilag’uŋyaŋpi na tuwáwaka Lakȟótiya wóphikapi čha ilágwičhuŋyaŋpi. Iyápi Glukínipi uŋkíyepi naháŋ DrumSong Media eyápi kiŋ hé kičhíčauŋkič’iyapi na ečhél nuphíŋčaska Lakȟótiyapi wóuŋspe eyá wóimaǧaǧa na oókaȟniȟ waštéšte čha uŋkáǧapi. Na agná tȟáŋkake etáŋ Lakȟól’iya uŋspéič’ičhiyapi čhíŋpi háŋtaŋš iyé kȟó wawíčhuŋkičáǧapi." "Little Learners provides educational programming for children ages 1-5, all in the Lakota language. Using multimedia tools, focused themes, and experts in revitalizing the Lakota language, Lakota Immersion Childcare, teamed up with DrumSong Media, provides an entertaining and relatable way for young children to learn the Lakota language. We also provide additional, instructional resources for older learners in language construction." |
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YouTube Channel - Wayawa Thankinkinyan20+ videos for adult learners of the Lakota language. There are a wide variety of topics presented, including how to put on make up, set the table, make your bed, and even shaving!
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Lakota Language Consortium - Lakhota.org
"Lakota Language Consortium is working to save and grow one of the largest remaining Native American language groups, Lakota, for the generations to come. We also hope that our work with Lakota may provide a blueprint for revitalization work in other Native American languages.
LLC is working to ensure that the Lakota language can be used in every household of the reservation and that Lakota children can be raised as first language speakers. This work includes providing every Lakota parent with the means to speak Lakota daily, and every Lakota child with the means to become a fluent second-language speaker and writer at school. Young Lakota are already developing the language’s modern usage on every media platform. LLC’s vision is to help tribal leaders and teachers build a lasting foundation – in linguistic understanding and diligent practice -- for speaking, reading and writing vibrant Lakota." - lakhota.org/our-role-impact/about-us
LLC is working to ensure that the Lakota language can be used in every household of the reservation and that Lakota children can be raised as first language speakers. This work includes providing every Lakota parent with the means to speak Lakota daily, and every Lakota child with the means to become a fluent second-language speaker and writer at school. Young Lakota are already developing the language’s modern usage on every media platform. LLC’s vision is to help tribal leaders and teachers build a lasting foundation – in linguistic understanding and diligent practice -- for speaking, reading and writing vibrant Lakota." - lakhota.org/our-role-impact/about-us
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New Lakota DictionaryThe New Lakota Dictionary features thousands of Lakota word entries which contain sample sentences, usage notes, and basic conjugation. The New Lakota Dictionary also incorporates various Dakota dialects and regional Lakota differences!
The New Lakota Dictionary is available in a variety of ways. Digital versions (desktop and mobile) feature recorded words spoken by fluent Lakota speakers! Click the links below to learn more:
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Classroom materialsPurchase the "Lakhotiya Woglakpa Po!" curriculum series in the online store. Lakotiya Woglaka Po series features audio CDs and teachers guides.
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Lakota Vocabulary Building appsDescription:
"Build your Lakota vocabulary with Lakota Language Consortium’s FREE vocabulary game for your Android phone or tablet. Quiz yourself everyday to learn different categories – wild animals, food, drinks, and more! The free version of the app includes: ➢ 20 culturally-relevant categories designed by Lakota speakers ➢ 10-25 words per category, for a total of 200-500 words! ➢ Audio pronunciation and visual aid for each word in the category ➢ Quiz yourself by matching English words to Lakota words, and vice versa ➢ Progress through levels to unlock new words ➢ Track your progress and review words you’ve learned by category or activity Additional categories are available (~40 categories, and growing!) with purchase of the app, for only $0.99!" |
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Type & Text in Lakota!It is now possible to type in Lakota via your mobile device and computer!
"In order to type Lakota correctly on your computer, you will need to download and install the Lakota keyboard layout. This only needs to be done once on your machine – after that, you can switch between the English and Lakota keyboard layouts. With the Lakota layout turned on, you can use redundant English keys on your computer keyboard to type the unique Lakota letters." Below are links to the different free downloadable Lakota keyboards, available for you Mac, PC, Android device, and iPhones: |
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Lakota Children's SongsThese collections of Lakota Children's Songs are available for purchase or for streaming on YouTube:
A Collection of Lakota Children's Songs, Vol. 1 A Collection of Lakota Children's Songs, Vol. 2 A Collection of Lakota Children's Songs, Vol. 3 |
PARTNERSHIP:
Sitting Bull College & Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's Language & Culture Institute
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Language and Culture Institute and the Lakota Language Consortium have often collaborated to create unique and exciting Lakota Language Learning Opportunities!
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Dakota DLakota Summer InstituteThe Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, in partnership with Sitting Bull College hosts the Dakota Lakota Summer Institute (DLSI). DLSI is the premier Lakota and Dakota language teacher professional development event in the country and is held annually in the first three weeks of June on the Sitting Bull College campus in Fort Yates, ND.
DLSI is open to any individuals interested in learning and teaching the Dakota/Lakota language and features:
For a full schedule of courses and to start your registration, visit https://register.othokahe.com. All courses will be available for credit through Sitting Bull College, with participants able to work towards earning an Associate of Science degree in Lakȟótiyapi/Dakȟótiyapi. The Dakota/Lakota Summer Institute at Sitting Bull College is one of several opportunities for summer language learning, with institutes held independently at Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, SD and University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. Since 2007, over 500 teachers from across the globe have attended
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