Language Chikashshanompa'
Decade of Chickasaw Language
Let's Speak Chickasaw!
History of Chikashshanompa'
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032
Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032
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Decade of Chickasaw Language
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Governor Bill Anoatubby designated 2022 to 2032 as "Chikashshanompa' Ilanompoli'! (Let's Speak Chickasaw!): A Decade of Chickasaw Language." As it's a vital part of the tribe's rich cultural identity, the Chickasaw Nation is more committed than ever to the preservation and continuation of the Chickasaw Language. Come here to find an expanding collection of stories and explore the channel for interactive activities and resources to help shape your own journey to learn and preserve Chikashashanompa'.
History of Chikashshanompa'
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032Chikashshanompa' connects generations of Chickasaws as the language is embraced by more speakers during an exciting era of revitalization.
Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032Dedicated Chickasaw students learn to speak their ancestral language in an immersive, three-year program.
Rose Shields-Jefferson: Fluent Chickasaw Speakers
Speaker ProfilesRose Shields-Jefferson has been a fluent Chickasaw speaker since childhood and remains dedicated to teaching the language to a new generation.
Luther John: Fluent Chickasaw Speakers
Speaker ProfilesLuther John is a fluent Chickasaw speaker who has dedicated his life to language preservation.
Governor's Proclamation
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032Governor Bill Anoatubby proclaims 2022-2032 as the Decade of Chickasaw Language and offers an update on programs and services available to citizens.
Decade of Language Mission
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032Quin Tran is joined by Joshua Hinson to discuss the Governor's active proclamation to preserve the Chickasaw language.
Illustrator Promotes Language
PreservationChickasaw Lauren John uses her passion and creativity to illustrate traditional tribal stories that promote learning the Chickasaw language.
Virginia Bolen: Fluent Chickasaw Speakers
Speaker ProfilesFluent Chickasaw speaker Virginia Bolen shares her story.
Preserving Speakers' Voices
Chickasaw Fluent SpeakersChickasaw fluent speakers are recorded and transcribed for the essential work of language revitalization and preservation.
Chickasaw Language Public School Curriculum
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032Students at Byng and Ada high schools are connecting with Chickasaw culture and ancestors as language classes thrive.
Chickasaw Language Virtual Learning
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032Dr. Shannon Speed teaches the Chickasaw language to students around the country with virtual learning classes.
Language Revitalization Progress
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032The Chickasaw language remains strong through the dedication of speakers, new learners and resources to reconnect with the ancestral language.
Language Resources 2023
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032With a wide range of available resources and even more to come, there's never been a better time to get involved with the Chickasaw language!
Rosetta Stone Chickasaw
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Our language is the thread that binds us together. Immersive lessons, developed with Chickasaw native speakers and Rosetta Stone's award-winning online platform, will enable you to learn conversational Chickasaw phrases used in daily life. Everyone is invited to submit an application to access the full curriculum. The service is free for Chickasaw citizens. There is an associated cost for employees and the general public.
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Learn Your Native Language with Rosetta Stone ChickasawActivities and Games
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Learn Chickasaw language vocabulary with fun, interactive activities alongside your friends. Explore our growing library of online language learning games, available on connected mobile, desktop and tablet devices, and be sure to check back for new additions.
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From the Garden, Garden Grown, Garden FreshPreservation
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By speaking and sharing the language, Chickasaw people are ensuring its survival for many years to come. Here, discover how Chickasaw linguists and elders are working to preserve their ancestral tongue.
Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program
Decade of Chickasaw Language 2022-2032Dedicated Chickasaw students learn to speak their ancestral language in an immersive, three-year program.
Illustrator Promotes Language
PreservationChickasaw Lauren John uses her passion and creativity to illustrate traditional tribal stories that promote learning the Chickasaw language.
The Voices of Our Ancestors
S1 • E2For centuries, Chickasaw passed down their sacred stories in their native tongue as oral histories, keeping the voices of their ancestors alive.
Preserving the Language
Emma McLeod and Ellen ChapmanEllen Chapman and Emma McLeod explain that teaching the native language helps to preserve Chickasaw culture and heritage for future generations.
The Timeless Dish of Pashofa
A Chickasaw Culinary TraditionPashofa is a traditional Chickasaw & Choctaw dish made from cracked corn, or hominy, and stewed pork.
Picking Wild Onions
A Chickasaw Culinary TraditionNative Americans, and Chickasaws in particular, have a rich history of using wild onions in their cooking.
Chickasaw as a Living Language
Lisa BillyThough some Native American languages have been lost, Chickasaw continues to thrive as a living language.
Importance of My Native Language
Lisa BillyWhen Lisa Billy's children reached school age, she knew they would never be taught the history of their own people if they went to public school.
Survival of the Chickasaw Language
Catherine Willmond and Pamela MunroChickasaw is an endangered language, but its chances of survival are much better thanks to the life's work of fluent speaker Catherine Willmond.
Joshua Hinson
S7 • E6Joshua Hinson, Director of the Department of Chickasaw Language, is passionate about language and how it emulates culture.
Hearing Elders Speaking Chickasaw
Lisa BillyLisa Billy recalls growing up, hearing a large group of elders speaking and praying in Chickasaw, and how it ignited her desire to learn it.
Reviving the Chickasaw Language
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson talks about the efforts to revitalization the Chickasaw language.
The Chickasaw Language Committee
Joshua HinsonThe Chickasaw Language Committee was organized in the 1990s and is comprised of fluent speakers appointed by the Governor.
New Words: The Language Evolves
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson explains how the Language Committee creates new words & how the vocabulary has developed over time through language revitalization.
Joshua Hinson's Goal to Become Fluent
The Chickasaw NationJoshua Hinson expresses his goal of becoming a fluent speaker of the Chickasaw language.
Drawn to Our Language
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson describes his fine arts background and explains how he became drawn to art history and native language revitalization.
Sharing Our Language Connects Us
Lisa BillyChickasaw speaker Lisa Billy observes that when visitors at the Cultural Center see Chickasaw words around campus it prompts other phrases.
Using the Language to Engage Audiences
Lisa BillyTeaching a class, Lisa has used her ability to speak Chickasaw to regain students' attention.
A Linguist's Appreciation of the Chickasaw Language
Pamela MunroPamela Munro is a linguistics professor at University of California at Los Angeles.
JoAnn Ellis: Teacher of the Chickasaw Language
JoAnn EllisJoAnn Ellis remembers learning both Chickasaw and English beginning in her early youth.
Fluent Speakers
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Chickasaw fluent speakers are the driving force in language preservation. Their willingness to share their priceless knowledge with younger generations is essential to the language's survival.
Rose Shields-Jefferson: Fluent Chickasaw Speakers
Speaker ProfilesRose Shields-Jefferson has been a fluent Chickasaw speaker since childhood and remains dedicated to teaching the language to a new generation.