The Osage Language Department is announcing open registration for 2023-2024 community language classes with fall session starting in September.
Virtual and in-person classes begin on Sept. 5, according to a news release. Various proficiency levels include Children, Parents, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Verbs, and Orthography.
All classes are free and open to community members. First-time students are encouraged to begin with the Orthography class in order to learn the sounds of the language as well as the writing system.
“Our team enjoys working together with the community to keep the language alive,” Braxton Redeagle, Director of the Language Department said in a statement. “The perpetuation of our language relies on a collective effort, and is vital to our sovereignty as a nation. We welcome all students, wherever they may be in their language journey. As long as you do your best—𐓷𐓘𐓯𐓤𐓘—the only wrong way to speak your language is to not speak it at all.”
Over the past year, the language department has grown to 11 teachers offering 19 classes, the release stated. New language teachers this year include Dora Williams, who will teach classes for parents and children, and Noah Shadlow, who will teach the beginner class held in Hominy.
Returning and new language class students can register online at: https://forms.osagenation-nsn.gov/view.php?id=123134
Students with good attendance will receive a free t-shirt. For any questions and additional information, email contact langinfo@osagenation-nsn.gov
Visit www.OsageCulture.com for more information and online language resources.
Translation request
The Language Department provides translations from English to Osage orthography. Some words and phrases do not translate directly, however, the Language Department does its best to provide the most accurate translation possible. To make a translation request, click the following link: https://www.osageculture.com/osage-language-department-orthography-request
