Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Va
Patawomeck Language Class 2024
WinKaaPo CeskCaMei
"Hello all friends"
All classes are free to members.
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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Garry Cooper | Dave Moseley | Heather Gray
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2024 Adult Summer Class
June
2 Adult Class
9 No Class
16 No Class
23 Adult Class
30 No Class
July
7 Adult Class
14 No Class
21 Adult Class
28 No Class
August
4 Adult Class
11 No Class
18 Adult Class
25 No Class
September
1 Adult Class
8 No Class
15 Adult Class
22 No Class
29 Last Class Graduation
Adult Class
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.
Class Title: Adult Conversational
Age Range: 19 years old and up
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Instructor: Garry Cooper
To sign up for this class, email Garry
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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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Garry Cooper | Dave Moseley | Heather Gray
Youth Language Class
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.
Class Title: Youth Class
Instructors: Caleb Dodd and Dave Moseley
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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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Garry Cooper | Dave Moseley | Heather Gray
Childrens Circle Class
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!
Class Title: Children Circle
Age Range: 9 years old and younger
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Instructor: Heather Gray
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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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Garry Cooper | Dave Moseley | Heather Gray