The Learning Journey

"We want to learn our language so we can know where we come from. Not many people know how to say the words and hearing it is what we need. People get made fun of when words are mispronounced and we are sad that shaming has become a big issue in learning our language."

LYD Youth Society

The Experience

Select Category: Animals, Nature, Kinship, Dwelling
Click on Image. Hear Speakers.

02022023 Joseph Marshall L_Dakota inyan_rock-stone

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NATURE

02022023 Joseph Marshall L_Dakota sunhpala_puppy

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ANIMALS

05262022 Joseph Marshall L_Dakota wicahcala_elderly man

05202023 Velma Kills Back L_Dakota wicahcala_elderly man

KINSHIP

02022023 Joseph Marshall L_Dakota wahanpi_soup

08042023_Belva-Emery_Lakota_soup-wahanoi

DWELLING

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The Steps

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Self Challenges

You may want to learn a word a day. Or complete a category or try sentences and phrases. Challenge yourself to grow in confidence as you expand your speaking skills

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Meet, challenge and support other language learners. Invite friends and family to participate in the language learning experience.