The Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project is providing the tribal community a series of language classes in 2024. The classes are offered in several communities and online. Please review the schedule below for prerequisite requirements and locations or visit WLRP’s website for complete details and to view other community programs https://www.wlrp.org/class-event-schedule.
2023/2024 Wôpanâak Beginner Immersion (Plymouth)
What: This is a fun introductory speaking class for those who are brand new to immersion learning. Immersion means we learn to speak by using our Wôpanâak Language without any English or other languages, through a variety of activities.
When: Mondays at 6:30-7:30PM, beginning on January 15th and concluding on March 25th.
Where: Meeting in-person at: Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe 128 Herring Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360
Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this class and any level learner is welcomed!*
Sign up: Email jessie for a registration packet: jessieldbaird@gmail.com
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Wôpanâak Beginner Workbook Class (New Bedford)
What: This is an 8 week in person workbook class for those who are new to learning about the language or for those who want a workbook brush-up.
Eligibility Requirements: Mashpee, Aquinnah, Assonet & Herring Pond enrolled tribal members and/or members of their household (tribal or non-tribal). Except for youth-specific programs, children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Sundays at 1:00-2:00PM, beginning on January 6th and finishing on February 24th
Where: Andrea McCoy Recreation Center, 181 Hillman St. Building 3, New Bedford, MA 02740
Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this class.
Sign up: Email Eva Blake for a registration packet: nukatup@gmail.com
Wôpanâak Beginner Workbook Class (Mashpee)
What: This is a workbook class for those who are new to learning about the language or for those who want a workbook brush up.
When: Thursday at 5:30pm – 6:30pm, beginning January 11th, 2024, through March 7th,2024
Where: 2C Center Street, Mashpee Ma, 02649
Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this class.
Instructor: Toodie Coombs Email tcoombs@wlrp.org for a registration packet
Wôpanâak Beginner Workbook Class (Aquinnah)
What: This 8 week workbook class is for those who are new to learning about the language or for those who want a workbook brush-up.
When: Wednesdays, beginning January 10th - February 28th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: In-person at the WTGHA, Community Center
Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this class.
Instructor: Camille Madison, Please email cmadison@wlrp.org for a registration packet.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Wôpanâak Noun Possession (Online Via Zoom)
What: This is a workbook class for those who want to learn how animate and inanimate nouns are possessed in the language.
Eligibility Requirements: Enrolled members of Mashpee, Aquinnah, Herring Pond and Assonet Wampanoag communities and their household members.
Where: This class will be held remotely over Zoom.
When: Wednesdays 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Beginning Jan 10 for approximately 10 weeks.
Prerequisite: Must have completed an Introduction/Beginner workbook class.
Instructor: Melanie Roderick, Email Mroderick@wlrp.org for a registration packet.
Pre Registration is Required. Please register by Wednesday, Jan 3.
