The Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project is offering multiple classes that begin in the spring of 2023 with registration deadlines quickly approaching. There will be a Beginner Workbook Class (remote), Noun Possession Workbook Class (remote), and an Animate Intransitive Workbook Class. For more information, please contact jessie little doe at jessieldbaird@gmail.com
Animate Intransitive Workbook Class
What: Animate Intransitive Verb Workbook Class. This is the introduction to Wôpanâak verbs.
When: Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00PM. This class begins on May 4th and concludes on June 29th
Where: In-Person at WLRP Language Center 2C Center Street Mashpee or via ZOOM
Prerequisite: Learners must have completed Beginner and Noun Possession Workbook classes
Who: jessie little doe baird and Camille Madison are co-teaching this workbook
You can request a registration packet by emailing jessie at: jessieldbaird@gmail.com
Eligibility Requirements: Mashpee, Aquinnah, Assonet & Herring Pond enrolled tribal members and/or members of their households (tribal and non-tribal). All students must sign and adhere to the student agreement prior to being able to participate in class.
Noun Possession Workbook Class - Remote
What: This is a workbook class is for those who want to learn how nouns are possessed in the Language.
When: Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30PM May 16th, 2023 - June 27th, 2023
Where: Zoom (given upon registration)
Prerequisite: Beginner workbook is a prerequisite for this class.
Instructor: Tracy Kelley tkelley@wlrp.org
Registration: Register by May 12th, Email Tysonnae Aiguier-Bolling at tabolling@wlrp.org
Beginner Workbook Class - REMOTE
What: Learn the Basics of the Wôpanâak alphabet, pronunciation, greetings, basic grammar, and vocabulary. This is a 10-week course. This is a good course for anyone wanting to brush up on their basic skills or for those wanting something new and don't know where to start.
When: May 9th, 2023 - June 27th, 2023
Where: Zoom, link provided after approved registration
Eligibility Requirements: Mashpee, Aquinnah, Assonet & Herring Pond enrolled tribal members and/or members of their households (tribal and non-tribal). All students must sign and adhere to the student agreement prior to being able to participate in class.
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Camille Madison
Registration deadline: May 5th, 2023
Email Camille Madison for questions cmadison@wlrp.org
