The Kahnawà:ke Education Center is taking initiative to move forward with our community language goals. The KEC NEȾOLṈEW̱ project is about better understanding the needs of in-service Onkwehonwehnéha immersion teachers in our community. This research is “for us by us” as Kanien’kehá:ka.
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Oh Nahò:ten Iorì:wase – Special Newsletter
Kwe Sewakwé:kon,
Our team is excited to post this special edition newsletter with organizational updates to our five-year community language plan for language revitalization in Kahnawà:ke.
The newsletter is available in pdf on our Language plan page.
Niá:wen 🙂
CBC Article – Onkwehonwenéha Tewathahíta
Our Onkwehonwenéha Tewathahíta gathering on February 11, 2020 showcased Kanien’kéha (Mohawk Language) as an asset for Kahnawà:ke and beyond! CBC’s Jessica Deer wrote an article on the event, “Advocates gather to promote Mohawk language as a career asset.”
Onkwehonwenéha Tewathahíta Event
Date, time & location: February 11, 2020 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). Legion hall, Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Territory
Onkwehonwehnéha Tewathahíta showcased Onkwehonwehnéha / Kanien’kéha (Mohawk language) as an asset by demonstrating career opportunities and community initiatives that require speakers with the ability to teach, promote, and advocate for Kanien’kéha within our communities.
This event was a huge success and may become an annual gathering in Kahnawà:ke!
Click on the image below to view the complete event program including a list of invited speakers.
Event Program:
We have added photos from this event in our gallery.
New Updates to our website!
Check out the updates we have made to our web pages!
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