Lakota Language Consortium

Čhaŋwápetȟó-Wí- 🌙 Moon of green leaves (May) 🌿

Pȟežítȟo-Wí - 🌱The green grass moon (April) 🌙

Pȟežítȟo-Wí- 🌱 The green grass moon (April) 🌙

❗New children’s book video alert! 📷“Táku Wíčhokaŋhiyaya Wótapi He? - What's For Lunch?” has made it to the LLC YouTube channel! You can find a print version of this book here: llcbookstore.com/taku-wi-hoka-h… Watch on YouTube here: youtu.be/5HqKALOCAHY

Ištáwičhayazaŋ-Wí- 🌙 The moon when people have sore eyes (March) 👀

“Lé-Aŋpétu kiŋ Maȟpíya kiŋ Tókča He? - How Is The Sky Today” is now available to watch on the LLC YouTube channel! youtu.be/tmGxW2akuiY?si…

New Lakota Langauge Consortitum Leadership!🎉Can't wait to see what these folks are gonna do. Check out the details here: lakhota.org/llc-announces-…

LLC Announces New Executive Director & Board Chair on 20th Anniversary Milestone! Read more about this update here: lakhota.org/llc-announces-…

Čhaŋnápȟopa-Wí - 🌙 Moon when the trees crack from the cold (February) 🥶

Have you taken the 2024 Lakota language events survey? We want to hear what events you’re interested in seeing in 2024! Chime in to make sure your goals are considered! We look forward to hearing from everyone! us3.list-manage.com/survey?u=48d66…

Ómakȟa tȟéča oíyokiphi mitákuyepi 🎉

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Lakota Vocab Builder 2.0 is here! 📚 460+ words 🔊 Audio pronunciation 🔄 New quizes and matching games 📈 track your progress 🌈 36 categories. Whether solo or in class, boost your Lakota vocabulary with fun! 🤓🤩 Learn more here: #vocab-builder" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lakhota.org/digital-resour… 📲

We’ll be at the 46th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) this week! Stop by the booth at the Monument Arena in Rapid City, SD, from Wednesday to Friday from 9 am - 4 pm! We’ll be available to answer your questions! We look forward to connecting with you and seeing you here!

Book Release! 📚Uŋčí (Grandma) surprises with treats that engage all five senses. Part of our language-learning picture book series, this story inspires curiosity and confidence in young readers. Illustrated by Tammy Joy Art! 🌟 llcbookstore.com/thiwahe-ki-thi…

Alex FireThunder said "Whenever people ask me how do I learn the language, I say sign up for a class but don’t keep it in the class. Whatever you learned in that class, take it outside, and keep practicing every day. " Read more here: lakotatimes.com/articles/lakot…

@openchakra We've got hiŋhán in the dictionary.

@lakhotiyapi The lakota word told to me by chatgpt for owl is huhu…. google says its Hiŋháŋ. Which is correct?

Speakers in this episode include: Bill Baylee One Horn (Oglála), Ben Black Bear Jr (Sičháŋǧu), Alex White Plume (Oglála), Wilber Witt (Oglála), Jerry Yellow Hawk (Cheyenne River), Robert Two Crow (Oglála), and Alex FireThunder (Oglála).

Episode 9 - Wakhúwapi (Hunting) We visit with various speakers about their experiences hunting. From the proud feelings after a first kill, to funny mistakes, and eerie stories of Deer Woman. Get a glimpse into the life of a modern Lakota hunter. lakhota.org/episode-9-wakh…

🌟 For nearly two decades, our mission has thrived, thanks to your invaluable support. This #GivingTuesday you can make a lasting impact by contributing to support app development, material creation, and more. 📚✨ lakhota.org/donate/

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