Indigenous Language Courses
Natural Curiosity – in partnership with the Outdoor Learning School and Store – has hosted four language courses, reaching over 3,000 learners. Indigenous languages carry connections to lands, ancestors, traditions, and contain ecological knowledge crucial for sustainable living, medicinal practices, and traditional storytelling, enriching our collective wisdom. By supporting Indigenous language revitalization efforts, we not only preserve linguistic diversity but also uphold Indigenous Peoples’ fundamental rights to their languages and cultures.
Check out our offerings below!
Kanien’kéha (Mohawk) Language Course (closed)
Kanyen'keha (Mohawk) Introductory Language Course 8 x 90 minute online classes. In this course we will introduce a little vocabulary and a lot of the grammatical structure of Kanyen’kéha (the “Mohawk” language). It begins with the sound system and alphabet and ends with students being able to introduce themselves, make complex statements, ask and answer questions.
Nêhiyawêwin (Cree) Language Course (closed)
Nêhiyawêwin (Cree) Introductory Language Course 8 x 90 minute online classes. This course offers participants the opportunity to learn Cree words and phrases while gaining deeper insights into the cultural values, traditions, and knowledge embedded in Nêhiyawêwin.
