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Patawomeck Language Class 2024-2025

WinKaaPo CeskCaMei

"Hello all friends"

Do you want to connect with your Patawomeck Heritage and discover how your ancestors communicated with each other?

 

Learning the language of our ancestors keeps it alive for future generations.

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Protect your Patawomeck Heritage - Sign Up Using Emails Below 

Each class progressively increases the level of knowledge of the individual and focuses on communication and interaction. Select the class that fits your language needs.  In order to graduate, you must attend at least 50% of the classes and give an oral presentation on the last day of class.

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If you have questions and would like to email the instructors or if you cannot decide which class is best, click on the name of the instructor below:

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Heather Gray | Caleb Dodd​​

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Classes are $25 per student.

2024 Adult Summer Class

October

6                    --

13                  --

20                 Adult Class

27                No Class

January

5                    Adult Class

12                    No Class

19                  Adult Class

26                No Class

November

3                   Adult Class

10                No Class

17                 Adult Class

24                No Class

December

1                   Adult Class

8                  No Class

15                 Adult Class

22                 No Class

29

October

6            --

13          --

20        Convo, Youth, Child

27        No Class

November

3           Convo, Youth, Child

10         No Class

17         Convo, Youth, Child

24         No Class

December

1            No Class

8           No Class

15         Convo, Youth, Child

22         No Class

29         No Class

January

5           Convo, Youth, Child

12         No Class

19         Convo, Youth, Child

26         No Class

February

2           Convo, Youth, Child

9           No Class

16         Convo, Youth, Child

23         No Class

March

2           Convo, Youth, Child

9           No Class

16         Convo, Youth, Child

23         No Class

30        Convo, Youth, Child

April

6           Convo, Youth, Child

13          No Class

20         No Class

27         Convo, Youth, Child

May

4               Graduation​

Youth Class

1:00pm-2:00pm ET

Conversation Class (Convo)

2:30pm-3:30pm ET

Children's Circle

3:45pm-4:45pm ET

Classes are $25 per student.

Conversational Class

19 years old and up

Instructor: Heather Gray

The Adult Conversational Language Class focuses on the basics of conversation without the technical aspects of the language. This class emphasizes the understanding of a regular mainstream of conversation on familiar topics and aims to build a solid foundation for beginners.

Youth Class

10-18 years old

InstructorCaleb Dodd

The Youth  Language Class focuses on the language in a way the young adults will understand and have a better chance at retaining the information. This is accomplished through age appropriate activities.

Children's Circle

9 years old and younger

Instructor: Heather Gray

The Children's Language Class is specifically tailored to preschool and early elementary children. Age appropriate activities like singing, movement, arts and crafts, and snacks are used to assist the children in understanding and using our language. This class is designed to be fun and engaging, to keep the language alive for our people today. Language is a huge component in preserving our culture and traditions, and it is never too early to start learning! This class will be focused on conversational Patawomeck, basic phrases, colors, numbers, naming objects, etc. NiNaMen Kir! See you there!

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