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2012 Lakota Dakota Nakota Language Summit

2012
Tusweca Tiospaye 
Lakota Dakota Nakota Language Summit
November 15, 16, 17
Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center
Rapid City, SD
 
The Lakota Dakota Nakota Language Summit was created by Tusweca Tiospaye in 2008 in an effort to unite the Oceti Sakowin, Seven Council Fires of the Lakota DakotaNakota Oyate, also known as the Great Sioux Nation, in efforts to keep the Lakota, Dakota, Nakota languages alive. Today it has become an international Native language summit with tribes from across the United States and Canada taking part as participants working to revitalize their own tribal languages and as presenters sharing how they have been successful in their work to keep their language strong and flourishing.
 
Some Questions and Answers:
Who should attend?
Educators, School Administrators, School Board Members, Parents, Students, Community Members, Tribal Councils, Elders, Anyone working to teach or learn a Native language.
 
Is the Lakota Dakota Nakota Language Summit for the Sioux people only?
No. All tribes should attend. This is an international language revitalization convention. The teaching/learning methods, strategies, models, resources, and technology that will be shared can be adapted to make a successful program for any Native language.
 
 
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