Northeastern State University Cherokee Language Program

11/03/2022

01/05/2022

Join in for the launch event for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages hosted by Cherokee Nation and Global Indigenous Languages Caucus! Events can be accessed virtually through link and take place January 5-7. Check link for itinerary.

On December 18, 2019, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed an International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032) as a follow up to the International Year of Indigenous Langauges (2019).

08/28/2020

If you are looking for an online community language class that is not for college credit Cherokee Nation’s online fall classes will start soon.

Have you ever wanted to learn the Cherokee language? We have the perfect opportunity!

The Cherokee Nation Language Program is offering a free online fall Cherokee language course with Ed Fields beginning September 14 through November 19. Class registration opens August 31!

For more information or to register for the class, visit http://learn.cherokee.org/

08/26/2020

03/12/2020

Hand washing in Cherokee h/t Cherokee Nation Language Technology
Access high-res version herehttps://language.cherokee.org/media/tdej5lol/washing_hands.pdf

02/05/2020

Congratulations to our graduates, David Bender, Railey Eastwood, and Sara Hays, for their selection to the Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program. We wish you all the best as you continue forward!

Great visit yesterday with staff and new participants in the Cherokee Nation Master Apprentice Language Program. The new participants are beginning a two year journey towards fluency in the Cherokee language and are key to revitalizing our language and saving it for future generations.

01/31/2020

NSU Students are eligible to apply for the North Carolina Spring Student Trip from March 24-29, 2020. Travel and lodging expenses are paid by the Northeastern State University College of Liberal Arts. Students will visit historic sites, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Qualla Art Cooperative, participate in an ethnobotany hike led by Cherokee speaker Gil Jackson, and take part in the Western Carolina University Cherokee Language Summit! See photo for details on how to apply. For more information contact Dr. Candessa Tehee at [email protected] or 918-444-3683.

01/28/2020

World's foremost expert on Cherokee language, Durbin Feeling.

Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling is revered by many for his lifetime commitment to saving the Cherokee language. OsiyoTV shares how Feeling has led the effor...

05/30/2018

Do you want to teach Creek language for NSU? Does someone you know want to teach Creek language at NSU? If so, there is a part-time position available! The job is available through NSU HR and I’ve very helpfully included the link here. Please share with anyone you think may be interested.

Note: It is possible to hold classes at the Broken Arrow campus if that works better for the instructor.

Northeastern State University invites applications for a part time faculty member to teach Mvskoke (Creek) Language. The individual selected will assist in strengthening and expanding the indigenous language program to meet the Invitational Priority in response to the Department of Education, which....

05/03/2018

Summer classes are filling up fast, enroll today! The following classes are being offered ONLINE this summer through the Department of Cherokee and Indigenous Studies -- Intro to American Indian Studies, Cherokee Cultural Heritage, Indigenous Feminism & History of Colonization, and Magical Worldview.