Programs
Find resources for Native language instruction from these provider types.
Many university and college programs provide ways to increase awareness of and build fluency in Native languages. Possibilities include associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, major/minor degree pathways, language certificates, and Native language teacher training. Search this list to learn more.
Many Tribal and private organizations offer Native language instructional programs. Search this list to learn more.
Compare | Instructional Approach | Program Type | Program Name | Mission | Grade Levels Served | Language | Website | Address | Phone | Notes | |
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Full immersion | Private school, Nonprofit | Aha Pūnana Leo | To revitalize the Hawaiian language as a living language in Hawaiʻi and beyond | EC, PK | Hawaiian | www.ahapunanaleo.org | 96 Pu'uhonu Place Hilo, HI 96720 | contact@ahapunanaleo.org | (808) 935-4304 | Operates 12 preschools | |
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Akwesasne Freedom School | To help revive the traditional Rotinoshón:ni culture and to preserve a rich and diverse language within the community of Akwesasne and throughout the world. | EC, PK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Kanienkéha/Mohawk | https://www.facebook.com/Akwesasne-Freedom-School-125290000834845/ | 31 Indian Village Road Hogansburg, NY 13655 | office@freedom-school.org | (518) 358-2073 | ||
Dual language | Public school | Anchorage School District: Project Yugtun Qanerluten | Develop and implement an indigenous partial one-way language immersion program in Yupik within an ASD elementary school, to improve outcomes for students participating in the project, and to assist Alaska Native people to revitalize and maintain their languages and cultures | K, 1 | Yup'ik | https://www.asdk12.org/ | 3101 Sunflower Street Anchorage, AK 99508 | locke_brandon@asdk12.org | (907) 742-4400 | ||
Full immersion | Charter school | Bdote Learning Center | To develop culturally aware, successful, high performing students by providing them with an academically rigorous education that is place-based, and rooted in Native language and culture of indigenous peoples. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Dakota Ojibwe | http://www.bdotelearningcenter.org/ | 3216 E 29th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | info@bdote.org | (612) 729-9266 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School: Niigaane Ojibwemowin Immersion School | To provide quality education and promote healthy community through lifelong learners. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Ojibwe | https://www.bugonaygeshig.com/ | 15353 Silver Eagle Drive Bena, MN 56626 | amnorman@bugschool.k12.mn.us | (218) 665-3000 | ||
Elective | Tribal Education Agency | Chahta Anumpa Aiikhvna School of Choctaw Language | We will instill and encourage the desire to learn the Choctaw language in the old, young, tribal, and non-tribal people. We will provide the highest quality educational environment for first language speakers, teachers, and learners. We will promote and enhance cultural awareness by teaching traditional customs and historical facts. WWe envision future language educators having one vision and goal; that their support and contributions will not cease. We believe that with spiritual guidance and faith, this never ending journey will continue. We are honored and proud to serve the Choctaw people. | EC, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Choctaw | www.choctawschool.com | 1802 Chukka Hina Road Durant, OK 74701 | jparrish@choctawnation.com | (800) 522-6170 ext. 2179 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal College | Crow Agency Public School: Chickadee Lodge Immersion School | To maintain the Crow Apsaalooke language by opening a Crow Language Immersion School in Crow Agency, Montana, on the Crow Indian Reservation. | K, 1, | Crow Apsaalooke | https://chickadeelodge.org/press-releases/press-release-little-big-horn-college-awarded-ana-grant-for-crow-language-immersion-school/ | 101 Makata Street Crow Agency, MT 59022 | lefthandf@lbhc.edu | (406) 638-3131 | ||
Full immersion, Dual language, Elective | Public school | Hawaiian Language Immersion Program: Ka Papahana Kaiapuni | To provide a culturally rich and dynamic learning environment, perpetuating excellence through Hawaiian language, culture, and history, empowering students to self-determine community and familial stewardship. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/HawaiianEducation/Pages/translation.aspx | 1390 Miller Street Honolulu, HI 96813 | kalehua_krug@hawaiidoe.org | (808) 305-9724 | Operates 15 public school sites and 6 charter school sites | |
Full Immersion | Early Childhood | Hoopa Tribal Education Association | We, the Na:tinixwe, are entrusted with the land, our heritage, and our people. We strive to live in harmony with our world and teach our children to walk in a good way. We have always educated our children, and will continue to teach them, weaving together cultural knowledge and tribal values with contemporary education to invoke, inspire, and strengthen our community for the benefit of us all. | EC | Hupa | https://www.hoopa-nsn.gov/departments/education-department/ | 47 Orchard Street, PO Box 428, Hoopa, CA 95546 | hoopa.ed.director@gmail.com | (530) 625-4413 | ||
Full Immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Kalispel Tribe of Indians: Snyoyo?spu?usm Immersion School | At the beginning of the millennium, with only a handful of Tribal elders who could speak fluent Salish, we were in danger of losing our native language. In response, we have developed the Kalispel Language Program in an effort to reclaim and preserve our Salish Language, as well as create a new generation of native language speakers. | K, 1, 2, 3 | Kalispel | https://kalispeltribe.com/our-language/immersion-school-documents/ | PO Box 39 Usk, WA 99180 | info@kalispeltribe.com | (509) 445-1147 | Website under development | |
Dual language, Elective | Public school | Kashunamiut School District: Chevak School | The Kashunamiut School District, school and community, while ensuring respect for all cultures, will provide the best education possible for the students to graduate, enabling them to successfully learn and grow in any environment. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Cup'ik | www.chevakschool.org | 985 Ksd Way Chevak, AK 99563 | nholmgaard@chevakschool.org | (907) 858-7713 | ||
Dual language, Elective | Public school | Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District: Weitchpec Yurok Magnet School | To develop and implement a ½ day, cross-curricular Yurok immersion pilot program at the Weitchpec Elementary School Yurok Magnet Program on the Yurok Reservation. Further, to develop the teachers and curriculum necessary to implement core subject immersion programs at the elementary schools that serve the Yurok Reservation. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yurok Karuk Hupa Tsnungwe | http://www.ktjusd.k12.ca.us/index.html | 11800 State Highway 96 Hoopa, CA 95546 | jmarshall@ktjusd.k12.ca.us | (530) 625-5600 | ||
Full immersion | Private school, Tribal college | Lakota Woglaka Wounspe | To create a new generation of Lakota speakers who will carry the Lakota Language throughout their lives and pass it on to the unborn generation. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Lakota | http://www.olc.edu/lww/lakota_woglaka_wounspe.htm | PO Box 490 Kyle, SD 57752 | vchargingeagle@olc.edu | (605) 455-2986 | ||
Full immersion | Public school, Charter | Lower Kuskokwim School District: Ayaprun Elitnaurvik | We, the community of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, will strive to provide a high quality Yugtun immersion education: empowering our diverse students by strengthening their knowledge, use, and understanding of Yup’ik core values, language, and culture. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Yup'ik | http://ayaprun.lksd.org/home | PO Box 1468, Bethel, AK 99559 | zachary_bastoky@lksd.org | (907) 543-1645 | The school district offers elective programming as well. | |
Dual language, Elective | Public school | Lower Yukon School District | The purpose of our community is o ensure tradition, culture and a quality education for all children. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yup’ik | Www.lysd.org | 100 Airport Road, Mountain Village, AK 99632 | Sjohnson@lysd.org | (907)591-2411 | ||
Elective | Public school | Magdalena Municipal Schools | For everyone, a way o learn, grow, and succeed. o prepare and motivate students to discover their abilities and become self-directed, responsible, thinking, contributing members in a modern multi-cultural society. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Navajo Alamo Dialect | Www.magdalena.k12.nm.us | 201 Duggins, Box 24, Magdalena, NM 87825 | ghaven@magdalena.k12.nm.us | (575) 854-2241 | ||
Full immersion | Private school | New Kituwah Academy | New Kituwah Academy provides a nurturing learning environment where students, staff, and families, and the community work in partnership to rekindle our language and to instill pride in being “Kituwah First”. | EC, K, 1, 2, 3, | Cherokee | https://www.facebook.com/Kituwah-Preservation-Education-Program-175728745804812/ | 60 Water Dam Road Cherokee, NC 28719 | (828) 554-6401 | |||
Full immersion | Private school | Nkwusm Salish School | recreating a process where the language is passed from parent to child as once was common. The organization is comitted to revitalizing the Salish Language through development of a school and other community learning programs | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Salish | www.salishschool.org | 72020 Bitterroot Jim Road Arlee, Montana 59821 | info@salishschool.org | (406) 726-5050 | ||
Elective | Public school | Northwest Artic Borough School District | To provide a learning environement that inspires and challenges students and employees to excel. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Inupiaq | https://www.nwarctic.org/ | 744 East Third Kotzebue, AK 99752 | rwoods@nwartic.org | (907) 442-1800 | ||
Full immersion | Private school | Piegan Institute | To serve as a vehicle to research, promote and preserve Native languages | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Blackfoot | www.pieganinstitute.org | PO Box 890 Browning, MT 59417 | info.pieganinstitute@gmail.com | (406) 338-7740 | Cuts Wood, Moccasin Flats, and Lost Children Schools | |
Elective | Private school | Red Cloud Indian School | To educate Lakota children to "walk in two world" so as to survive in a rapidly changing environment, while still sustaining their Lakota identity. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Lakota | www.redcloudschool.org | 100 Mission Drive Pine Ridge, SD 57770 | moiracoomes@redcloudschool.org | (605) 867-1105 | Possible immersion program with Thunder Valley | |
Elective | Public school | Rocky Boy Schools | To educate our students to become successful in life by: Demonstrating respect for themselves, for others, and for all things in the environment; Being prepared to participate resourcefully and responsibly in a rapidly changing society; Recognizing and honoring our traditional heritage; Communicating appropriately with others; Using cooperative and independent learning strategies; Applying problem solving processes; Meeting challenges and exploring deliberating choices. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Cree | http://rockyboy.k12.mt.us/ | 81 Mission Taylor Road Box Elder, MT 59521 | voydsp@rockyboy.k12.mt.us | (406) 395-4291 | ||
Full immersion, Elective | Public school | Rough Rock Community School | Our school provides a rigorous, excellent education in a setting that is founded on the Diné fundamental principles of the Si'ah Naaghai Bik'eh Hozhoon to prepare students for post-secondary learning, careers and quality well-being. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Diné | http://www.roughrock.k12.az.us/ | HC 61 Box 680 Chinle, AZ 86503 | Catherine.Begay@roughrock.k12.az.us | (928) 728-3705 | PK-6th is available as full immersion | |
Full immersion, Dual language | Private school | Salish School of Spokane | to create a vibrant community of fluent speakers of Interior Salish languages by providing Salish language instruction to children and by empowering parents and families to speak Salish in their daily lives. | EC, PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Salish | http://www.salishschoolofspokane.org | 4125 N Maple Street Spokane, WA 99205 | larae@salishschoolofspokane.org | (509) 325-2018 | ||
Elective | Public school | Salmon River Central School District | Our program continues to provide courses and services that support Mohawk Language and Culture Instruction. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mohawk | https://www.srk12.org/ | 637 County Route 1, Fort Covington, NY 12937 | kfox@srk12.org | (518) 358-6620 | ||
Full immersion | Language Nest | Sitting Bull College Lakȟól’iyapi Wahóȟpi | To revitalize our Dakota/Lakota language, equipping students with the tools necessary to achieve high standards of learning and to become conscientious decision-makers, life-long learners and quality citizens of our people and communities. | PK | Lakota | http://wotakuye.weebly.com/ | 9299 Highway 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 | Yuliya.Manyakina@sittingbull.edu | (701) 854-8000 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: Elementary Chinuk Language Program | We offer a ½ day Immersion Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classroom which follows all Oregon State Education Standards and also teaches our culture and place-based curriculum. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3 | Chinuk | https://www.grandronde.org/services/education/chinuk-wawa-education/ | 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 | leslie.riggs@grandronde.org | (503) 879-2275 | ||
Full immersion | Nonprofit | Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation: Lakota Immersion Childcare | To teach children on the Pine Ridge Reservation Lakota as a first language, in a nurturing and enriched childcare setting, as a basis for continued fluency throughout their lives, to be full participants in the revitalization of their heritage language. | PK | Lakota | https://www.thundervalley.org/initiatives/lakota-language-education | P.O. Box 290 Porcupine, SD 57772 | peter@thundervalley.org | (605) 867-2003 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Tsalagi Tsunadeloquasdi | To promote the revitalization/usage of the Cherokee language while educating children in a safe and cultural environment. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Cherokee | https://www.cherokee.org/all-services/education-services/sequoyah-schools/cherokee-immersion-school/ | 17675 S. Muskogee Ave. Tahlequah, OK 75564 | immersion-school@cherokee.org | (918) 207-7597 | ||
Full immersion | Charter School | Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Immersion School | to create proficient speakers of the Ojibwe language who are able to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Ojibwe | http://www.waadookodaading.org/ | 8575N Round Lake School Rd Hayward, WI 54843 | brooke.ammann@lcoosk12.org | (715) 634-8924 ext. 1283 | ||
Dual language | Private school | Wicoie Nandagikendan | Emphasizing indigenous language and culture in the classroom; Providing preschool curriculum taught in Dakota or Ojibwe; Partnering with families and the community for the success of all children. | PK | Dakota Ojibwe | http://wicoienandagikendan.org/ | 1308 East Franklin Ave. Suite 126 – Minneapolis, MN 55404 | cokatakuwin@gmail.com | (612) 721-4246 | ||
Full immersion | Public school | Window Rock Unified School District #8: Tsehootsooi Dine Bi’Olta’ | We exist to ensure relevant learning for all students to be successful in a multicultural society. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Navajo | Www.wrschool.net | PO Box 559, Navajo Route 12, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 | Audrap@wrschool.net | (928) 810-7733 | ||
Elective | Public school | Yukon-Koyukuk School District: AN ELDER Project | The mission of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District, in active participation with its village members, is to provide our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of their families, communities, and society. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Denaakk’e Benhti Kokhut’ana Kenaga’ | https://www.yksd.com/Domain/25 | 4762 Old Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 | spaskvan@yksd.com | (907) 374-9405 | ||
Dual language, Elective | Public school | Yupiit School District | Our goal is to instill value in education, thereby motivating and empowering students to pursue higher learning. In doing so we hope to expand vocational and career opportunities for all. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yup’ik | Www.yupiit.org | PO Box 51190, Akiachak, AK 99551 | Skasayulie@yupiit.org | (907) 825-3600 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Clare Swan Early Learning Center | Since 1992, the Ya Ne Dah Ah School has striven to teach, preserve, and rejuvenate the Ahtna Athabascan language, culture, songs, dances, earth stewardship, and history of Chickaloon Village using traditional methods. | EC, | Yup'ik | https://citci.org/clare-swan-early-learning-center/ | 9109 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK 99645 | info@cswan.org | (907) 793-3626 | ||
Elective | Community Language Classes | Absentee Shawnee Language Class | Administers the Tribe's eight (8) education programs. Programs serve tribal members from Pre-Kindergarten through Doctorate degrees. Tribal Youth Program serves youth ages 11-17 years old. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Shawnee | www.astribe.com | 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801 | tresham@astribe.com | 405-275-4030 x121 | ||
Elective | Community Language Classes | Alaska Native Heritage Center | The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a nonprofit with the mission of sharing, perpetuating and preserving the unique Alaska Native cultures, languages, traditions, and values through celebration and education. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yup'ik | http://www.alaskanative.net | 8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504 | info@alaskanative.net | (907)330-8000, (800)315-6608 | ||
Elective | Public School | Baboquivari Unified School District | We are located in Topawa, Arizona, on the Tohono O’odham Nation, approximately one and a half hours southwest of Tucson. Language classes once a week for K-2, bi-weekly for 3rd grade serving approximately 400 students. There are 5 classroom aides. Program integrates language and traditions through activities to strengthen self-identity. | K, 1, 2, 3 | Tohono O'Odham | www.busd40.org | Indian Route 19, Mile Post 19.5, Topawa, AZ 85639 | dmaddock@iobusd40.org | (520) 383-6800 | ||
Elective | Community Language Classes | Coeur d'Alene | The Coeur d Alene Tribal Language Program will promote family-based activities for individuals who are committed to revitalizing the native language. We seek guidance from our elders past and present, in order to learn and teach Coeur d' Alene, to hear it spoken once again throughout the reservation community. | Adult | Coeur d'Alene | https://www.cdatribe-nsn.gov/culture/language/ | 850 A Street Plummer, ID 83851 | Not Provided | (208)-686-5407, 1-800-829-2202 | ||
Elective | Community Language Classes | Colville Tribes Language Preservation Program | The Cultural Preservation Division carries out the essential and honorable function of perpetuating the culture and history of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation. The Colville Business Council has charged this division with preserving, promoting and revitalizing our languages, cultures and cultural resources. Through recording, carefully preserving and telling the stories of our elders (captikl), tribal members and cultural properties, the Cultural Preservation Division will achieve these objectives. | EC, PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | tito.qatimt - Nez Perce | https://www.cct-lan.com/ | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, PO Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 | cree.whelshula.lan@colvilletribes.com | 509-634-2620 | ||
Partial Immersion | Public School | Waiau Elementary Immersion | The Kaiapuni program is an integral part of Waiau Elementary School. It is not considered a separate school. Our school campus provides opportunities for students to develop and thrive in both English and in Hawaiian. Teachers and students work together to fulfill our school’s vision, mission and core values. Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Waiau has continuously provided quality education through the medium of the Hawaiian language. We strive to offer curriculum through educational approaches that are consistent with what our kupuna did and are in line with the current research on education and language acquisition. The program goals are to: • Attain a high level of Hawaiian language proficiency • Develop a strong foundation of Hawaiian culture and values • Empower students to be responsible and caring members of our community • Ensure the knowledge and skills in all content areas are consistent with the DOE goals and standards | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Hawaiian | https://www.waiauelementary.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=248445&type=d&pREC_ID=572036 | 98-450 Hookanike Street, Pearl City, HI 96782 | Not Provided | Phone:(808) 307-5200 | ||
Partial Immersion | Charter School | Kawaikini Charter School | Grounded in the Hawaiian Language, Kawaikini NCPCS will create a productive community of bi-lingual and bi-literate citizens in a supportive K-12 learning environment where indigenous cultural knowledge is valued, applied, and perpetuated. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://kawaikini.com/ | 3-1821 J Kaumualiʻi Hwy. Līhuʻe, HI 96766 | admin@kawaikini.com | 808-632-2032 | ||
Partial Immersion | Public School | Pu'ohala Elementary School | Pū'ōhala Elementary focuses on standards-based teaching and learning with an emphasis on math, reading and science. A strong English program is complemented by a Hawaiian language immersion program where all subjects are standards-based and taught in the Hawaiian language for the entire school day. English is introduced into the immersion program at grade 5, allowing immersion students to be bilingual when they complete grade 6. Pū'ōhala El added grade 7 Hawaiian immersion in 2018-19, and will add grade 8 Hawaiian immersion in 2019-20. English medium students will continue to be served by King Intermediate. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Hawaiian | https://puohalaschool.weebly.com/ | 45-233 Kulauli Street Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 | Ikaika.Plunkett@k12.hi.us | 808-233-5663 | ||
Partial Immersion | Charter School | Ke Kula O Samuel Kamakau | Our mission is to foster success for all members of our learning community by providing a culturally healthy and responsive learning environment. The Hawaiian language is our foundation that enables us to honor our ancestors and perpetuate our traditions. The principles of Kumu Honua Mauli Ola, the Hawaiian Educational philosophy, form the support structure of our school. All learning styles will be supported so that our children will attain equitable su Families, school a nd community are equal partners of our success | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://www.kamakau.com/ | 46-500 Kuneki St, Kaneohe, HI 96744 | (808) 235-9175 | |||
Partial Immersion | Public Schools | Ke Kula Kaiapuni O Anuenue | Ānuenue is located in the lush Pālolo Valley. We are privileged to be situated between the beautiful Waʻahila & Mauʻumae Ridges and with the infamous Kaʻau Crater behind us. The bountiful Pūkele Stream runs parallel to our school and feeds our loʻi kalo (wetland taro patch). | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://www.anuenue.org/ | 2528 10th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816 | (808) 307-3000 | |||
Elective | Afterschool Program | Native American Community Services, Inc. | Native American Community Services (NACS) Educational Achievement component will provide over 1,500 hours of language learning primarily at the Native American Magnet School during afterschool hours for forty weeks (school year) and six weeks in the summer. Although this initiative will focus on children, it is expected to increase occurrences of intergenerational exchanges, keep the community informed and engaged, as well as support learners and encourage change. The goal of the SEEDLINGS program is to increase the fluency and proficiency levels of Haudenosaunee speakers | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Haudenosaunee | http://www.nacswny.org/nativelanguagelibary.html | 1005 Grant Street Buffalo, New York 14207 | (716) 874-4460 | |||
Elective | Tribal Education Agency | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation | The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s "Nupeeqátôooá" (I speak Pequot) project is focused on hiring and training two new language instructors, as well as recruiting five apprentices over the course of the grant. This will greatly increase the number of classes, curriculum, and community support (translations, naming ceremony, language games, etc…) necessary for promoting and sustaining cultural pride and identity. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Pequot | https://www.mptn-nsn.gov/Native-Americans-Language-Grant/ | P.O. Box 3060 Mashantucket, CT 06338 | LPotter@mptn-nsn.gov | 860-396-6572 | ||
Full Immersion | Language Nest | Faithkeepers School Partnership | The FKS Montessori Seneca Language Nest has a mission of fostering independent, confident, and socially responsible citizens who are exposed to the traditional teachings of Gaiwi:yo:h and the traditions of the Seneca people. We are committed to fostering a child's love of learning and respect for self, others, and the environment through the methodologies of Montessori. | PK | Seneca | https://faithkeepermontessori.com/ | 1431 West Perimeter Rd., Po Box 136, Steamburg, NY 14783 | (716) 354-2219 | |||
Full Immersion | Language Nest | Waterfall School Okanagan Salish Montessori | The people of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are made of distinct tribes or bands. Three indigenous languages are spoken here. Our languages (nqilxʷcntət) have not been spoken in our homes as first languages for well more than a generation. While only a few first-language speakers remain, that is changing. Hearts Gathered works to revitalize Okanagan Salish (nsəlxcin) by operating the Waterfall School, a language immersion Montessori school located on the Colville Reservation near Omak, Washington. We serve children ages 2.5 to 12 years old in two classrooms: a Primary Classroom (ages 2.5-6) and an Elementary Classroom (ages 6-12). The Waterfall School is creating a beautiful new category of speakers -- the emerging speakers. We invite you to explore our site and learn more about what we do and how you can be a part of our work. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Okanogan Salish | https://www.heartsgathered.org/our-story | PO Box 767 1B Smitkin Drive Omak, WA 98841 | info@heartsgathered.org. | (509) 422-5653 | ||
Partial Immersion | Private School | Kūlaniākea | Kūlaniākea is a non-profit educational organization currently serving Native Hawaiian communities through multi-generational dual language education and culturally appropriate educational materials. | PK | Hawaiian | https://www.kulaniakea.org/ | 45-114 Waikapoki Road Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi 96744 Phone: (808) 247-3300 | Email: info@kulaniakea.org | Phone: (808) 247-3300 | ||
Full immersion, Dual language, Elective | Tribal Education Agency, Language Nest | Chinuk Wawa Education | Our program focus and goal is to provide Chinuk Wawa language immersion in order to create fluent speakers of one of our most recently used Grand Ronde languages, Chinuk Wawa. We strive to strengthen our students’ sense of pride and cultural identity through our language and daily hands-on experiences with our culture and place-based curriculum. Parents and families are strongly encouraged to be involved in our students’ language revitalization journey by committing to learning and using the language along with their student. The only way for the language to be revitalized in the community is for it to live outside of the classroom and in the homes of our people. Beyond language immersion programs we also aim to create Chinuk Wawa learning opportunities throughout the community and membership. Our hope is to make Chinuk Wawa known, recognized and valued in order to save it from extinction. The more interest in this language that we can gather, the better chances we have of revitalizing Chinuk Wawa, creating fluent speakers and teachers and filling in a piece of who we are as Grand Ronde people. | EC, PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Chinuk Wawa | https://www.grandronde.org/services/education/chinuk-wawa-education/ | 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 | ChinukWawaEdu@grandronde.org | 800-422-0232 or 503-879-5211 | ||
Partial Immersion | Charter School | Ka ʻUmeke Kaʻeo | I Ulu i ke Kuamoʻo. I Mana i ka ʻŌiwi. I Kāʻeo no ka Hanauna Hou! Inspired by Our Past. Empowered by Our Identity. Prepared for Our Future! | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://www.kaumeke.org/ | 1500 Kalanianaole Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 | info@kaumeke.net | 808) 961-0470 | ||
Full Immersion | Charter School, Public School | Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu | Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu is committed to securing a school community built upon culturally rooted principles of the Kumu Honua Mauli Ola that reflect love of spirituality, love of family, love of language, love of knowledge, love of fellow man, love of land, and love of people. Students of Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu are educated upon a culturally Hawaiian foundation. This foundation is the basis upon which students are motivated to: Bring honor to ancestors Seek and attain knowledge to sustain family Contribute to the well-being and flourishing of the Hawaiian language and culture; and Contribute to the quality of life in Hawai’i. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://www.nawahi.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=638862&type=d&pREC_ID=1102638 | 16-120 'Opukaha'ia Street, Kea'au, HI 96749 | Not Provided | 808-982-4260 | ||
Full Immersion | Private | Ke Kula O Piʻilani | Nurturing life-long learners and passionate community leaders by cultivating an enriching environment of academic excellence grounded in Hawaiian culture and values. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Hawaiian | https://www.kekulaopiilani.com/ | 875 ʻIao Valley Rd, Wailuku HI 96793 | admin@kekulaopiilani.com | (808) 214-5006 | ||
Partial Immersion | Public | Ke Kula O Nahiʻenaʻena | Achieve quality education based on knowledge of Hawaiian language and culture as the foundation upon which individuals become culturally response, sensitive and productive adults who contribute significantly to all levels of Hawaii’s community and the world. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Hawaiian | https://www.nahienaena.k12.hi.us/about-us | 816 Niheu Street, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761 808.727.6200 | Not Provided | 808.727.6200 | ||
Partial Immersion | Public | Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino | To educate students of Kona through the Hawaiian language and culture. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://ehunui.org/ | 81-1041 Konawaena School Rd. Kealakekua, HI 96750 | lorianne.onaka@.k12.hi.us | (808) 313-3131 | ||
Full Immersion | Nonprofit | Weetumuw Katnuhtôhtâkamuq | Our mission at Weetumuw Katnuhtôhtâkamuq is to prepare students ages 3-10 for academic excellence and community leadership by instilling traditional Wampanoag values through Wôpanâak language immersion and culture-based education for decolonization using a Montessori pedagogy. Weetumuw Katnuhtôhtâkamuq students are immersed in Wampanoag language and culture in a safe, healthy, and loving environment, with the goal of fostering academic excellence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of personal, community, and cultural pride. | PK, K, | Wampanoag | https://www.wlrp.org/home | 11 Market Street, #2241 Mashpee, MA 02649 | info@wlrp.org or wlrp@wlrp.org | 833-333-WLRP (9577) x700 | ||
Partial Immersion | Charter School | Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School | Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School exists to provide parents, students and the community of Brighton with a school that meets high standards of student academic achievement by providing a rigorous student oriented curriculum, infused with the Seminole Language and Seminole Culture, in an environment that is safe, nurturing, conducive to learning and designed to preserve Seminole traditions. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Creek and Seminole | https://ourwayschool.org/ | 100 East Harney Pond Road Okeechobee, Florida 34974 | info@ourwayschool.org | 863-467-2501 | ||
Elective | Private | Navajo Preparatory | To develop inquisitive, compassionate life-long learners and leaders through a challenging curriculum of international education and assessment; To promote a strong foundation of Navajo Philosophy and holistic world view that fosters intercultural understanding and respect in a global society; and The mission is reflected in the IB Learner Profile and the School’s motto: “Yideeskaago Naat’aanii – Leaders Now and Into the Future.” | 9, 10, 11, 12 | Navajo | https://navajoprep.com/ | 1220 Apache Street, Farmington, NM 87401 | dtabrum@navajoprep.com | 505-326-6571 | ||
Immersion | Language Nest | Chief Hurao Academy - Neni Academy | Pre-school | Guam’s first all-day immersion pre-school for 3 and 4 year olds, which is inspired by and modeled after Hawaii’s pre-school immersion concept. The Neni Academy is a fundamental immersion program rooted in increasing fluency and instilling strong self-identity in the new generation in order to foster CHamoru language Revitalization. | PK | Chamoru | https://www.huraoacademy.com/ | P.O. Box 796 Hagåtña, GU 96932 | admin@huraoacademy.com | (671) 300 - 2916 | ||
Immersion | Afterschool | Chief Hurao Academy - Tiempon Minagof | An after-school program for children ages 3-10. With a full year of immersed lessons in the CHamoru history, language, and culture, this program allows children and their families to practice and live the CHamoru language and culture in their everyday lives. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Chamoru | https://www.huraoacademy.com/ | P.O. Box 796 Hagåtña, GU 96932 | admin@huraoacademy.com | (671) 300 - 2916 | ||
Dual Language | Summer Program | Chief Hurao Academy - Tiempon Somnak | Summer Camp | Our fun-filled, high impact immersion program with the opportunity for youth ages 3-12 to attend an all day summer camp where students are engaged in the CHamoru language through means of cultural activities such as singing, dancing, weaving, chanting, cooking, and numerous hands on activities. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Chamoru | https://www.huraoacademy.com/ | P.O. Box 796 Hagåtña, GU 96932 | admin@huraoacademy.com | (671) 300 - 2916 | ||
Elective | Afterschool | Samoan Language Center | Increase literacy in the Samoan language for our youth and understand the Samoan culture to build a Samoan identity. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Samoa | http://www.lefetuao.org/about-us/ | 3375 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818 | admin@lefetuao.com or fesilafai@lefetuao.com | |||
Elective | Afterschool | Uno Hit; we are one Chamorro Language, Culture and Health through Dance | Our mission is cultural education to unite all people in appreciation for one another and the world we share. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Chamoru | https://www.unohit.org/ | |||||
Elective/Immersion | Higher Education | Keʻelikōlani Hawaiian Language (KHAW) Courses | Built upon a core commitment to Hawaiian language and culture education, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani provides courses that also address the broader world of indigenous peoples and the use of Hawaiian as an official medium of education for the State of Hawaiʻi. | Adult | Hawaiian | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/khaw-courses | 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, HI, 96720 | jasoncab@hawaii.edu | (808) 932-7446 | University of Hawai'i at Hilo | |
Elective | Higher Education | Hawaiian Language (HAW) Courses | Built upon a core commitment to Hawaiian language and culture education, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani provides courses that also address the broader world of indigenous peoples and the use of Hawaiian as an official medium of education for the State of Hawaiʻi. | Adult | Hawaiian | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/haw-courses | 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, HI, 96720 | jasoncab@hawaii.edu | (808) 932-7446 | University of Hawai'i at Hilo | |
Elective | Higher Education | Keʻelikōlani Indigenous Language (KLAN) Courses | Built upon a core commitment to Hawaiian language and culture education, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani provides courses that also address the broader world of indigenous peoples and the use of Hawaiian as an official medium of education for the State of Hawaiʻi. | Adult | Hawaiian | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/klan-courses | 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, HI, 96720 | jasoncab@hawaii.edu | (808) 932-7446 | University of Hawai'i at Hilo | |
Elective | Community Language Classes | Tiamuna | The Tiamuna portal connects youth and their caregivers, ages kindergarten through 12th grade, with educational and culturally enriching programs and services in the Anchorage area. By increasing accessibility to such programs and services, the Tiamuna program is actively building future leaders. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yup'ik Iñupiaq | https://tiamuna.org/enrollment/ | 8800 Heritage Center Drive Anchorage, AK 99504 | Not provided | Veronica Boerger Tiamuna Program Manager (907) 330-8066 Taylor Hurlburt Tiamuna Family Liaison (907) 205-0068 | ||
Elective, Full Immersion, Dual Language | Nonprofit | Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project | The Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project began in 1993 under the direction of jessie 'little doe' baird who earned a Master’s Degree in Algonquian Linguistics from MIT in 2000. Through the joint collaborative efforts of members of The Assonet Band of Wampanoag, The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah and the Herring Pond Band of Wampanoag, our mission is to return language fluency to the Wampanoag Nation as a principal means of expression.` | EC, PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Wampanoag | https://www.wlrp.org/home | 2C Center Street Mashpee, MA 02649 | info@wlrp.org | 833-333-9577x700 | ||
Dual Language | Charter School | Ayaprun Elitnaurvik | We, the community of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, will strive to provide a high quality Yugtun immersion education: empowering our diverse students by strengthening their knowledge, use, and understanding of Yup’ik core values, language, and culture. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Yup'ik | https://ayaprun.lksd.org/about/ayaprun_elitnaurvik | PO Box 1468, Bethel, AK 99559 | Not Provided | (907) 543-1645 | ||
Elecive | Public School | Kalispel Tribe of Indians: Cusick Junior High and High School | At the beginning of the millennium, with only a handful of Tribal elders who could speak fluent Salish, we were in danger of losing our native language. In response, we have developed the Kalispel Language Program in an effort to reclaim and preserve our Salish Language, as well as create a new generation of native language speakers. | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Kalispel | https://kalispeltribe.com/our-language/immersion-school-documents/ | PO Box 39 Usk, WA 99180 | info@kalispeltribe.com | (509) 445-1147 | Website under development | |
Elective | Community Language Classes | Kalispel Tribe of Indians: Cusick Junior High and High School | At the beginning of the millennium, with only a handful of Tribal elders who could speak fluent Salish, we were in danger of losing our native language. In response, we have developed the Kalispel Language Program in an effort to reclaim and preserve our Salish Language, as well as create a new generation of native language speakers. | Adult | Kalispel | https://kalispeltribe.com/our-language/immersion-school-documents/ | PO Box 39 Usk, WA 99180 | info@kalispeltribe.com | (509) 445-1147 | Website under development | |
Elective | Community Language Classes | Cherokee Nation Language Department: Cherokee Language Classes | The Cherokee Nation offers Cherokee language classes taught in person at sites across Cherokee Nation’s 14-county tribal area. For those not living inside the boundaries, language classes are also offered in an online setting. | Adult | Cherokee | Cherokee Nation Language Department | 17675 S. Muskogee Ave Talequah, OK 74464 | language@cherokee.org | 918-453-5151 | ||
Full Immersion | Afterschool Program | Sequoyah High School Language Immersion After-School Program | The Sequoyah High School Language Immersion After-School Program is a Cherokee language immersion camp for high school students. The Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program (CLMAP) administers this intensive language camp. Students must be members of a federally recognized tribe and must complete an application and interview process to attend. The goal of the program is to provide Cherokee language instruction to high school students at a more intensive level than a regular daytime school session. Students are taught through interactive methods of language acquisition and immersion. | 9, 10, 11, 12 | Cherokee | Cherokee Nation Language Department | 17091 S. Muskogee Ave Talequah, OK 74464 | cora-flute@cherokee.org | 918-316-3104 | ||
Program Type | Grade Levels Served | Language |
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Full immersion | Private school, Nonprofit | Aha Pūnana Leo | To revitalize the Hawaiian language as a living language in Hawaiʻi and beyond | EC, PK | Hawaiian | www.ahapunanaleo.org | 96 Pu'uhonu Place Hilo, HI 96720 | contact@ahapunanaleo.org | (808) 935-4304 | Operates 12 preschools | |
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Akwesasne Freedom School | To help revive the traditional Rotinoshón:ni culture and to preserve a rich and diverse language within the community of Akwesasne and throughout the world. | EC, PK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Kanienkéha/Mohawk | https://www.facebook.com/Akwesasne-Freedom-School-125290000834845/ | 31 Indian Village Road Hogansburg, NY 13655 | office@freedom-school.org | (518) 358-2073 | ||
Dual language | Public school | Anchorage School District: Project Yugtun Qanerluten | Develop and implement an indigenous partial one-way language immersion program in Yupik within an ASD elementary school, to improve outcomes for students participating in the project, and to assist Alaska Native people to revitalize and maintain their languages and cultures | K, 1 | Yup'ik | https://www.asdk12.org/ | 3101 Sunflower Street Anchorage, AK 99508 | locke_brandon@asdk12.org | (907) 742-4400 | ||
Full immersion | Charter school | Bdote Learning Center | To develop culturally aware, successful, high performing students by providing them with an academically rigorous education that is place-based, and rooted in Native language and culture of indigenous peoples. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Dakota Ojibwe | http://www.bdotelearningcenter.org/ | 3216 E 29th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | info@bdote.org | (612) 729-9266 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School: Niigaane Ojibwemowin Immersion School | To provide quality education and promote healthy community through lifelong learners. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Ojibwe | https://www.bugonaygeshig.com/ | 15353 Silver Eagle Drive Bena, MN 56626 | amnorman@bugschool.k12.mn.us | (218) 665-3000 | ||
Elective | Tribal Education Agency | Chahta Anumpa Aiikhvna School of Choctaw Language | We will instill and encourage the desire to learn the Choctaw language in the old, young, tribal, and non-tribal people. We will provide the highest quality educational environment for first language speakers, teachers, and learners. We will promote and enhance cultural awareness by teaching traditional customs and historical facts. WWe envision future language educators having one vision and goal; that their support and contributions will not cease. We believe that with spiritual guidance and faith, this never ending journey will continue. We are honored and proud to serve the Choctaw people. | EC, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Choctaw | www.choctawschool.com | 1802 Chukka Hina Road Durant, OK 74701 | jparrish@choctawnation.com | (800) 522-6170 ext. 2179 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal College | Crow Agency Public School: Chickadee Lodge Immersion School | To maintain the Crow Apsaalooke language by opening a Crow Language Immersion School in Crow Agency, Montana, on the Crow Indian Reservation. | K, 1, | Crow Apsaalooke | https://chickadeelodge.org/press-releases/press-release-little-big-horn-college-awarded-ana-grant-for-crow-language-immersion-school/ | 101 Makata Street Crow Agency, MT 59022 | lefthandf@lbhc.edu | (406) 638-3131 | ||
Full immersion, Dual language, Elective | Public school | Hawaiian Language Immersion Program: Ka Papahana Kaiapuni | To provide a culturally rich and dynamic learning environment, perpetuating excellence through Hawaiian language, culture, and history, empowering students to self-determine community and familial stewardship. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/HawaiianEducation/Pages/translation.aspx | 1390 Miller Street Honolulu, HI 96813 | kalehua_krug@hawaiidoe.org | (808) 305-9724 | Operates 15 public school sites and 6 charter school sites | |
Full Immersion | Early Childhood | Hoopa Tribal Education Association | We, the Na:tinixwe, are entrusted with the land, our heritage, and our people. We strive to live in harmony with our world and teach our children to walk in a good way. We have always educated our children, and will continue to teach them, weaving together cultural knowledge and tribal values with contemporary education to invoke, inspire, and strengthen our community for the benefit of us all. | EC | Hupa | https://www.hoopa-nsn.gov/departments/education-department/ | 47 Orchard Street, PO Box 428, Hoopa, CA 95546 | hoopa.ed.director@gmail.com | (530) 625-4413 | ||
Full Immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Kalispel Tribe of Indians: Snyoyo?spu?usm Immersion School | At the beginning of the millennium, with only a handful of Tribal elders who could speak fluent Salish, we were in danger of losing our native language. In response, we have developed the Kalispel Language Program in an effort to reclaim and preserve our Salish Language, as well as create a new generation of native language speakers. | K, 1, 2, 3 | Kalispel | https://kalispeltribe.com/our-language/immersion-school-documents/ | PO Box 39 Usk, WA 99180 | info@kalispeltribe.com | (509) 445-1147 | Website under development | |
Dual language, Elective | Public school | Kashunamiut School District: Chevak School | The Kashunamiut School District, school and community, while ensuring respect for all cultures, will provide the best education possible for the students to graduate, enabling them to successfully learn and grow in any environment. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Cup'ik | www.chevakschool.org | 985 Ksd Way Chevak, AK 99563 | nholmgaard@chevakschool.org | (907) 858-7713 | ||
Dual language, Elective | Public school | Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District: Weitchpec Yurok Magnet School | To develop and implement a ½ day, cross-curricular Yurok immersion pilot program at the Weitchpec Elementary School Yurok Magnet Program on the Yurok Reservation. Further, to develop the teachers and curriculum necessary to implement core subject immersion programs at the elementary schools that serve the Yurok Reservation. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yurok Karuk Hupa Tsnungwe | http://www.ktjusd.k12.ca.us/index.html | 11800 State Highway 96 Hoopa, CA 95546 | jmarshall@ktjusd.k12.ca.us | (530) 625-5600 | ||
Full immersion | Private school, Tribal college | Lakota Woglaka Wounspe | To create a new generation of Lakota speakers who will carry the Lakota Language throughout their lives and pass it on to the unborn generation. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Lakota | http://www.olc.edu/lww/lakota_woglaka_wounspe.htm | PO Box 490 Kyle, SD 57752 | vchargingeagle@olc.edu | (605) 455-2986 | ||
Full immersion | Public school, Charter | Lower Kuskokwim School District: Ayaprun Elitnaurvik | We, the community of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, will strive to provide a high quality Yugtun immersion education: empowering our diverse students by strengthening their knowledge, use, and understanding of Yup’ik core values, language, and culture. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Yup'ik | http://ayaprun.lksd.org/home | PO Box 1468, Bethel, AK 99559 | zachary_bastoky@lksd.org | (907) 543-1645 | The school district offers elective programming as well. | |
Dual language, Elective | Public school | Lower Yukon School District | The purpose of our community is o ensure tradition, culture and a quality education for all children. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yup’ik | Www.lysd.org | 100 Airport Road, Mountain Village, AK 99632 | Sjohnson@lysd.org | (907)591-2411 | ||
Elective | Public school | Magdalena Municipal Schools | For everyone, a way o learn, grow, and succeed. o prepare and motivate students to discover their abilities and become self-directed, responsible, thinking, contributing members in a modern multi-cultural society. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Navajo Alamo Dialect | Www.magdalena.k12.nm.us | 201 Duggins, Box 24, Magdalena, NM 87825 | ghaven@magdalena.k12.nm.us | (575) 854-2241 | ||
Full immersion | Private school | New Kituwah Academy | New Kituwah Academy provides a nurturing learning environment where students, staff, and families, and the community work in partnership to rekindle our language and to instill pride in being “Kituwah First”. | EC, K, 1, 2, 3, | Cherokee | https://www.facebook.com/Kituwah-Preservation-Education-Program-175728745804812/ | 60 Water Dam Road Cherokee, NC 28719 | (828) 554-6401 | |||
Full immersion | Private school | Nkwusm Salish School | recreating a process where the language is passed from parent to child as once was common. The organization is comitted to revitalizing the Salish Language through development of a school and other community learning programs | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Salish | www.salishschool.org | 72020 Bitterroot Jim Road Arlee, Montana 59821 | info@salishschool.org | (406) 726-5050 | ||
Elective | Public school | Northwest Artic Borough School District | To provide a learning environement that inspires and challenges students and employees to excel. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Inupiaq | https://www.nwarctic.org/ | 744 East Third Kotzebue, AK 99752 | rwoods@nwartic.org | (907) 442-1800 | ||
Full immersion | Private school | Piegan Institute | To serve as a vehicle to research, promote and preserve Native languages | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Blackfoot | www.pieganinstitute.org | PO Box 890 Browning, MT 59417 | info.pieganinstitute@gmail.com | (406) 338-7740 | Cuts Wood, Moccasin Flats, and Lost Children Schools | |
Elective | Private school | Red Cloud Indian School | To educate Lakota children to "walk in two world" so as to survive in a rapidly changing environment, while still sustaining their Lakota identity. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Lakota | www.redcloudschool.org | 100 Mission Drive Pine Ridge, SD 57770 | moiracoomes@redcloudschool.org | (605) 867-1105 | Possible immersion program with Thunder Valley | |
Elective | Public school | Rocky Boy Schools | To educate our students to become successful in life by: Demonstrating respect for themselves, for others, and for all things in the environment; Being prepared to participate resourcefully and responsibly in a rapidly changing society; Recognizing and honoring our traditional heritage; Communicating appropriately with others; Using cooperative and independent learning strategies; Applying problem solving processes; Meeting challenges and exploring deliberating choices. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Cree | http://rockyboy.k12.mt.us/ | 81 Mission Taylor Road Box Elder, MT 59521 | voydsp@rockyboy.k12.mt.us | (406) 395-4291 | ||
Full immersion, Elective | Public school | Rough Rock Community School | Our school provides a rigorous, excellent education in a setting that is founded on the Diné fundamental principles of the Si'ah Naaghai Bik'eh Hozhoon to prepare students for post-secondary learning, careers and quality well-being. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Diné | http://www.roughrock.k12.az.us/ | HC 61 Box 680 Chinle, AZ 86503 | Catherine.Begay@roughrock.k12.az.us | (928) 728-3705 | PK-6th is available as full immersion | |
Full immersion, Dual language | Private school | Salish School of Spokane | to create a vibrant community of fluent speakers of Interior Salish languages by providing Salish language instruction to children and by empowering parents and families to speak Salish in their daily lives. | EC, PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Salish | http://www.salishschoolofspokane.org | 4125 N Maple Street Spokane, WA 99205 | larae@salishschoolofspokane.org | (509) 325-2018 | ||
Elective | Public school | Salmon River Central School District | Our program continues to provide courses and services that support Mohawk Language and Culture Instruction. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mohawk | https://www.srk12.org/ | 637 County Route 1, Fort Covington, NY 12937 | kfox@srk12.org | (518) 358-6620 | ||
Full immersion | Language Nest | Sitting Bull College Lakȟól’iyapi Wahóȟpi | To revitalize our Dakota/Lakota language, equipping students with the tools necessary to achieve high standards of learning and to become conscientious decision-makers, life-long learners and quality citizens of our people and communities. | PK | Lakota | http://wotakuye.weebly.com/ | 9299 Highway 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 | Yuliya.Manyakina@sittingbull.edu | (701) 854-8000 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: Elementary Chinuk Language Program | We offer a ½ day Immersion Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classroom which follows all Oregon State Education Standards and also teaches our culture and place-based curriculum. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3 | Chinuk | https://www.grandronde.org/services/education/chinuk-wawa-education/ | 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 | leslie.riggs@grandronde.org | (503) 879-2275 | ||
Full immersion | Nonprofit | Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation: Lakota Immersion Childcare | To teach children on the Pine Ridge Reservation Lakota as a first language, in a nurturing and enriched childcare setting, as a basis for continued fluency throughout their lives, to be full participants in the revitalization of their heritage language. | PK | Lakota | https://www.thundervalley.org/initiatives/lakota-language-education | P.O. Box 290 Porcupine, SD 57772 | peter@thundervalley.org | (605) 867-2003 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Tsalagi Tsunadeloquasdi | To promote the revitalization/usage of the Cherokee language while educating children in a safe and cultural environment. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Cherokee | https://www.cherokee.org/all-services/education-services/sequoyah-schools/cherokee-immersion-school/ | 17675 S. Muskogee Ave. Tahlequah, OK 75564 | immersion-school@cherokee.org | (918) 207-7597 | ||
Full immersion | Charter School | Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Immersion School | to create proficient speakers of the Ojibwe language who are able to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Ojibwe | http://www.waadookodaading.org/ | 8575N Round Lake School Rd Hayward, WI 54843 | brooke.ammann@lcoosk12.org | (715) 634-8924 ext. 1283 | ||
Dual language | Private school | Wicoie Nandagikendan | Emphasizing indigenous language and culture in the classroom; Providing preschool curriculum taught in Dakota or Ojibwe; Partnering with families and the community for the success of all children. | PK | Dakota Ojibwe | http://wicoienandagikendan.org/ | 1308 East Franklin Ave. Suite 126 – Minneapolis, MN 55404 | cokatakuwin@gmail.com | (612) 721-4246 | ||
Full immersion | Public school | Window Rock Unified School District #8: Tsehootsooi Dine Bi’Olta’ | We exist to ensure relevant learning for all students to be successful in a multicultural society. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Navajo | Www.wrschool.net | PO Box 559, Navajo Route 12, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 | Audrap@wrschool.net | (928) 810-7733 | ||
Elective | Public school | Yukon-Koyukuk School District: AN ELDER Project | The mission of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District, in active participation with its village members, is to provide our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of their families, communities, and society. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Denaakk’e Benhti Kokhut’ana Kenaga’ | https://www.yksd.com/Domain/25 | 4762 Old Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 | spaskvan@yksd.com | (907) 374-9405 | ||
Dual language, Elective | Public school | Yupiit School District | Our goal is to instill value in education, thereby motivating and empowering students to pursue higher learning. In doing so we hope to expand vocational and career opportunities for all. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yup’ik | Www.yupiit.org | PO Box 51190, Akiachak, AK 99551 | Skasayulie@yupiit.org | (907) 825-3600 | ||
Full immersion | Tribal Education Agency | Clare Swan Early Learning Center | Since 1992, the Ya Ne Dah Ah School has striven to teach, preserve, and rejuvenate the Ahtna Athabascan language, culture, songs, dances, earth stewardship, and history of Chickaloon Village using traditional methods. | EC, | Yup'ik | https://citci.org/clare-swan-early-learning-center/ | 9109 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK 99645 | info@cswan.org | (907) 793-3626 | ||
Elective | Community Language Classes | Absentee Shawnee Language Class | Administers the Tribe's eight (8) education programs. Programs serve tribal members from Pre-Kindergarten through Doctorate degrees. Tribal Youth Program serves youth ages 11-17 years old. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Shawnee | www.astribe.com | 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801 | tresham@astribe.com | 405-275-4030 x121 | ||
Elective | Community Language Classes | Alaska Native Heritage Center | The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a nonprofit with the mission of sharing, perpetuating and preserving the unique Alaska Native cultures, languages, traditions, and values through celebration and education. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yup'ik | http://www.alaskanative.net | 8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504 | info@alaskanative.net | (907)330-8000, (800)315-6608 | ||
Elective | Public School | Baboquivari Unified School District | We are located in Topawa, Arizona, on the Tohono O’odham Nation, approximately one and a half hours southwest of Tucson. Language classes once a week for K-2, bi-weekly for 3rd grade serving approximately 400 students. There are 5 classroom aides. Program integrates language and traditions through activities to strengthen self-identity. | K, 1, 2, 3 | Tohono O'Odham | www.busd40.org | Indian Route 19, Mile Post 19.5, Topawa, AZ 85639 | dmaddock@iobusd40.org | (520) 383-6800 | ||
Elective | Community Language Classes | Coeur d'Alene | The Coeur d Alene Tribal Language Program will promote family-based activities for individuals who are committed to revitalizing the native language. We seek guidance from our elders past and present, in order to learn and teach Coeur d' Alene, to hear it spoken once again throughout the reservation community. | Adult | Coeur d'Alene | https://www.cdatribe-nsn.gov/culture/language/ | 850 A Street Plummer, ID 83851 | Not Provided | (208)-686-5407, 1-800-829-2202 | ||
Elective | Community Language Classes | Colville Tribes Language Preservation Program | The Cultural Preservation Division carries out the essential and honorable function of perpetuating the culture and history of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation. The Colville Business Council has charged this division with preserving, promoting and revitalizing our languages, cultures and cultural resources. Through recording, carefully preserving and telling the stories of our elders (captikl), tribal members and cultural properties, the Cultural Preservation Division will achieve these objectives. | EC, PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | tito.qatimt - Nez Perce | https://www.cct-lan.com/ | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, PO Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 | cree.whelshula.lan@colvilletribes.com | 509-634-2620 | ||
Partial Immersion | Public School | Waiau Elementary Immersion | The Kaiapuni program is an integral part of Waiau Elementary School. It is not considered a separate school. Our school campus provides opportunities for students to develop and thrive in both English and in Hawaiian. Teachers and students work together to fulfill our school’s vision, mission and core values. Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Waiau has continuously provided quality education through the medium of the Hawaiian language. We strive to offer curriculum through educational approaches that are consistent with what our kupuna did and are in line with the current research on education and language acquisition. The program goals are to: • Attain a high level of Hawaiian language proficiency • Develop a strong foundation of Hawaiian culture and values • Empower students to be responsible and caring members of our community • Ensure the knowledge and skills in all content areas are consistent with the DOE goals and standards | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Hawaiian | https://www.waiauelementary.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=248445&type=d&pREC_ID=572036 | 98-450 Hookanike Street, Pearl City, HI 96782 | Not Provided | Phone:(808) 307-5200 | ||
Partial Immersion | Charter School | Kawaikini Charter School | Grounded in the Hawaiian Language, Kawaikini NCPCS will create a productive community of bi-lingual and bi-literate citizens in a supportive K-12 learning environment where indigenous cultural knowledge is valued, applied, and perpetuated. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://kawaikini.com/ | 3-1821 J Kaumualiʻi Hwy. Līhuʻe, HI 96766 | admin@kawaikini.com | 808-632-2032 | ||
Partial Immersion | Public School | Pu'ohala Elementary School | Pū'ōhala Elementary focuses on standards-based teaching and learning with an emphasis on math, reading and science. A strong English program is complemented by a Hawaiian language immersion program where all subjects are standards-based and taught in the Hawaiian language for the entire school day. English is introduced into the immersion program at grade 5, allowing immersion students to be bilingual when they complete grade 6. Pū'ōhala El added grade 7 Hawaiian immersion in 2018-19, and will add grade 8 Hawaiian immersion in 2019-20. English medium students will continue to be served by King Intermediate. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Hawaiian | https://puohalaschool.weebly.com/ | 45-233 Kulauli Street Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 | Ikaika.Plunkett@k12.hi.us | 808-233-5663 | ||
Partial Immersion | Charter School | Ke Kula O Samuel Kamakau | Our mission is to foster success for all members of our learning community by providing a culturally healthy and responsive learning environment. The Hawaiian language is our foundation that enables us to honor our ancestors and perpetuate our traditions. The principles of Kumu Honua Mauli Ola, the Hawaiian Educational philosophy, form the support structure of our school. All learning styles will be supported so that our children will attain equitable su Families, school a nd community are equal partners of our success | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://www.kamakau.com/ | 46-500 Kuneki St, Kaneohe, HI 96744 | (808) 235-9175 | |||
Partial Immersion | Public Schools | Ke Kula Kaiapuni O Anuenue | Ānuenue is located in the lush Pālolo Valley. We are privileged to be situated between the beautiful Waʻahila & Mauʻumae Ridges and with the infamous Kaʻau Crater behind us. The bountiful Pūkele Stream runs parallel to our school and feeds our loʻi kalo (wetland taro patch). | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://www.anuenue.org/ | 2528 10th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816 | (808) 307-3000 | |||
Elective | Afterschool Program | Native American Community Services, Inc. | Native American Community Services (NACS) Educational Achievement component will provide over 1,500 hours of language learning primarily at the Native American Magnet School during afterschool hours for forty weeks (school year) and six weeks in the summer. Although this initiative will focus on children, it is expected to increase occurrences of intergenerational exchanges, keep the community informed and engaged, as well as support learners and encourage change. The goal of the SEEDLINGS program is to increase the fluency and proficiency levels of Haudenosaunee speakers | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Haudenosaunee | http://www.nacswny.org/nativelanguagelibary.html | 1005 Grant Street Buffalo, New York 14207 | (716) 874-4460 | |||
Elective | Tribal Education Agency | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation | The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s "Nupeeqátôooá" (I speak Pequot) project is focused on hiring and training two new language instructors, as well as recruiting five apprentices over the course of the grant. This will greatly increase the number of classes, curriculum, and community support (translations, naming ceremony, language games, etc…) necessary for promoting and sustaining cultural pride and identity. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Pequot | https://www.mptn-nsn.gov/Native-Americans-Language-Grant/ | P.O. Box 3060 Mashantucket, CT 06338 | LPotter@mptn-nsn.gov | 860-396-6572 | ||
Full Immersion | Language Nest | Faithkeepers School Partnership | The FKS Montessori Seneca Language Nest has a mission of fostering independent, confident, and socially responsible citizens who are exposed to the traditional teachings of Gaiwi:yo:h and the traditions of the Seneca people. We are committed to fostering a child's love of learning and respect for self, others, and the environment through the methodologies of Montessori. | PK | Seneca | https://faithkeepermontessori.com/ | 1431 West Perimeter Rd., Po Box 136, Steamburg, NY 14783 | (716) 354-2219 | |||
Full Immersion | Language Nest | Waterfall School Okanagan Salish Montessori | The people of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are made of distinct tribes or bands. Three indigenous languages are spoken here. Our languages (nqilxʷcntət) have not been spoken in our homes as first languages for well more than a generation. While only a few first-language speakers remain, that is changing. Hearts Gathered works to revitalize Okanagan Salish (nsəlxcin) by operating the Waterfall School, a language immersion Montessori school located on the Colville Reservation near Omak, Washington. We serve children ages 2.5 to 12 years old in two classrooms: a Primary Classroom (ages 2.5-6) and an Elementary Classroom (ages 6-12). The Waterfall School is creating a beautiful new category of speakers -- the emerging speakers. We invite you to explore our site and learn more about what we do and how you can be a part of our work. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Okanogan Salish | https://www.heartsgathered.org/our-story | PO Box 767 1B Smitkin Drive Omak, WA 98841 | info@heartsgathered.org. | (509) 422-5653 | ||
Partial Immersion | Private School | Kūlaniākea | Kūlaniākea is a non-profit educational organization currently serving Native Hawaiian communities through multi-generational dual language education and culturally appropriate educational materials. | PK | Hawaiian | https://www.kulaniakea.org/ | 45-114 Waikapoki Road Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi 96744 Phone: (808) 247-3300 | Email: info@kulaniakea.org | Phone: (808) 247-3300 | ||
Full immersion, Dual language, Elective | Tribal Education Agency, Language Nest | Chinuk Wawa Education | Our program focus and goal is to provide Chinuk Wawa language immersion in order to create fluent speakers of one of our most recently used Grand Ronde languages, Chinuk Wawa. We strive to strengthen our students’ sense of pride and cultural identity through our language and daily hands-on experiences with our culture and place-based curriculum. Parents and families are strongly encouraged to be involved in our students’ language revitalization journey by committing to learning and using the language along with their student. The only way for the language to be revitalized in the community is for it to live outside of the classroom and in the homes of our people. Beyond language immersion programs we also aim to create Chinuk Wawa learning opportunities throughout the community and membership. Our hope is to make Chinuk Wawa known, recognized and valued in order to save it from extinction. The more interest in this language that we can gather, the better chances we have of revitalizing Chinuk Wawa, creating fluent speakers and teachers and filling in a piece of who we are as Grand Ronde people. | EC, PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Chinuk Wawa | https://www.grandronde.org/services/education/chinuk-wawa-education/ | 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 | ChinukWawaEdu@grandronde.org | 800-422-0232 or 503-879-5211 | ||
Partial Immersion | Charter School | Ka ʻUmeke Kaʻeo | I Ulu i ke Kuamoʻo. I Mana i ka ʻŌiwi. I Kāʻeo no ka Hanauna Hou! Inspired by Our Past. Empowered by Our Identity. Prepared for Our Future! | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://www.kaumeke.org/ | 1500 Kalanianaole Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 | info@kaumeke.net | 808) 961-0470 | ||
Full Immersion | Charter School, Public School | Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu | Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu is committed to securing a school community built upon culturally rooted principles of the Kumu Honua Mauli Ola that reflect love of spirituality, love of family, love of language, love of knowledge, love of fellow man, love of land, and love of people. Students of Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu are educated upon a culturally Hawaiian foundation. This foundation is the basis upon which students are motivated to: Bring honor to ancestors Seek and attain knowledge to sustain family Contribute to the well-being and flourishing of the Hawaiian language and culture; and Contribute to the quality of life in Hawai’i. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://www.nawahi.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=638862&type=d&pREC_ID=1102638 | 16-120 'Opukaha'ia Street, Kea'au, HI 96749 | Not Provided | 808-982-4260 | ||
Full Immersion | Private | Ke Kula O Piʻilani | Nurturing life-long learners and passionate community leaders by cultivating an enriching environment of academic excellence grounded in Hawaiian culture and values. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Hawaiian | https://www.kekulaopiilani.com/ | 875 ʻIao Valley Rd, Wailuku HI 96793 | admin@kekulaopiilani.com | (808) 214-5006 | ||
Partial Immersion | Public | Ke Kula O Nahiʻenaʻena | Achieve quality education based on knowledge of Hawaiian language and culture as the foundation upon which individuals become culturally response, sensitive and productive adults who contribute significantly to all levels of Hawaii’s community and the world. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Hawaiian | https://www.nahienaena.k12.hi.us/about-us | 816 Niheu Street, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761 808.727.6200 | Not Provided | 808.727.6200 | ||
Partial Immersion | Public | Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino | To educate students of Kona through the Hawaiian language and culture. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Hawaiian | https://ehunui.org/ | 81-1041 Konawaena School Rd. Kealakekua, HI 96750 | lorianne.onaka@.k12.hi.us | (808) 313-3131 | ||
Full Immersion | Nonprofit | Weetumuw Katnuhtôhtâkamuq | Our mission at Weetumuw Katnuhtôhtâkamuq is to prepare students ages 3-10 for academic excellence and community leadership by instilling traditional Wampanoag values through Wôpanâak language immersion and culture-based education for decolonization using a Montessori pedagogy. Weetumuw Katnuhtôhtâkamuq students are immersed in Wampanoag language and culture in a safe, healthy, and loving environment, with the goal of fostering academic excellence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of personal, community, and cultural pride. | PK, K, | Wampanoag | https://www.wlrp.org/home | 11 Market Street, #2241 Mashpee, MA 02649 | info@wlrp.org or wlrp@wlrp.org | 833-333-WLRP (9577) x700 | ||
Partial Immersion | Charter School | Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School | Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School exists to provide parents, students and the community of Brighton with a school that meets high standards of student academic achievement by providing a rigorous student oriented curriculum, infused with the Seminole Language and Seminole Culture, in an environment that is safe, nurturing, conducive to learning and designed to preserve Seminole traditions. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Creek and Seminole | https://ourwayschool.org/ | 100 East Harney Pond Road Okeechobee, Florida 34974 | info@ourwayschool.org | 863-467-2501 | ||
Elective | Private | Navajo Preparatory | To develop inquisitive, compassionate life-long learners and leaders through a challenging curriculum of international education and assessment; To promote a strong foundation of Navajo Philosophy and holistic world view that fosters intercultural understanding and respect in a global society; and The mission is reflected in the IB Learner Profile and the School’s motto: “Yideeskaago Naat’aanii – Leaders Now and Into the Future.” | 9, 10, 11, 12 | Navajo | https://navajoprep.com/ | 1220 Apache Street, Farmington, NM 87401 | dtabrum@navajoprep.com | 505-326-6571 | ||
Immersion | Language Nest | Chief Hurao Academy - Neni Academy | Pre-school | Guam’s first all-day immersion pre-school for 3 and 4 year olds, which is inspired by and modeled after Hawaii’s pre-school immersion concept. The Neni Academy is a fundamental immersion program rooted in increasing fluency and instilling strong self-identity in the new generation in order to foster CHamoru language Revitalization. | PK | Chamoru | https://www.huraoacademy.com/ | P.O. Box 796 Hagåtña, GU 96932 | admin@huraoacademy.com | (671) 300 - 2916 | ||
Immersion | Afterschool | Chief Hurao Academy - Tiempon Minagof | An after-school program for children ages 3-10. With a full year of immersed lessons in the CHamoru history, language, and culture, this program allows children and their families to practice and live the CHamoru language and culture in their everyday lives. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Chamoru | https://www.huraoacademy.com/ | P.O. Box 796 Hagåtña, GU 96932 | admin@huraoacademy.com | (671) 300 - 2916 | ||
Dual Language | Summer Program | Chief Hurao Academy - Tiempon Somnak | Summer Camp | Our fun-filled, high impact immersion program with the opportunity for youth ages 3-12 to attend an all day summer camp where students are engaged in the CHamoru language through means of cultural activities such as singing, dancing, weaving, chanting, cooking, and numerous hands on activities. | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Chamoru | https://www.huraoacademy.com/ | P.O. Box 796 Hagåtña, GU 96932 | admin@huraoacademy.com | (671) 300 - 2916 | ||
Elective | Afterschool | Samoan Language Center | Increase literacy in the Samoan language for our youth and understand the Samoan culture to build a Samoan identity. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Samoa | http://www.lefetuao.org/about-us/ | 3375 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818 | admin@lefetuao.com or fesilafai@lefetuao.com | |||
Elective | Afterschool | Uno Hit; we are one Chamorro Language, Culture and Health through Dance | Our mission is cultural education to unite all people in appreciation for one another and the world we share. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Chamoru | https://www.unohit.org/ | |||||
Elective/Immersion | Higher Education | Keʻelikōlani Hawaiian Language (KHAW) Courses | Built upon a core commitment to Hawaiian language and culture education, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani provides courses that also address the broader world of indigenous peoples and the use of Hawaiian as an official medium of education for the State of Hawaiʻi. | Adult | Hawaiian | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/khaw-courses | 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, HI, 96720 | jasoncab@hawaii.edu | (808) 932-7446 | University of Hawai'i at Hilo | |
Elective | Higher Education | Hawaiian Language (HAW) Courses | Built upon a core commitment to Hawaiian language and culture education, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani provides courses that also address the broader world of indigenous peoples and the use of Hawaiian as an official medium of education for the State of Hawaiʻi. | Adult | Hawaiian | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/haw-courses | 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, HI, 96720 | jasoncab@hawaii.edu | (808) 932-7446 | University of Hawai'i at Hilo | |
Elective | Higher Education | Keʻelikōlani Indigenous Language (KLAN) Courses | Built upon a core commitment to Hawaiian language and culture education, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani provides courses that also address the broader world of indigenous peoples and the use of Hawaiian as an official medium of education for the State of Hawaiʻi. | Adult | Hawaiian | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/klan-courses | 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, HI, 96720 | jasoncab@hawaii.edu | (808) 932-7446 | University of Hawai'i at Hilo | |
Elective | Community Language Classes | Tiamuna | The Tiamuna portal connects youth and their caregivers, ages kindergarten through 12th grade, with educational and culturally enriching programs and services in the Anchorage area. By increasing accessibility to such programs and services, the Tiamuna program is actively building future leaders. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Yup'ik Iñupiaq | https://tiamuna.org/enrollment/ | 8800 Heritage Center Drive Anchorage, AK 99504 | Not provided | Veronica Boerger Tiamuna Program Manager (907) 330-8066 Taylor Hurlburt Tiamuna Family Liaison (907) 205-0068 | ||
Elective, Full Immersion, Dual Language | Nonprofit | Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project | The Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project began in 1993 under the direction of jessie 'little doe' baird who earned a Master’s Degree in Algonquian Linguistics from MIT in 2000. Through the joint collaborative efforts of members of The Assonet Band of Wampanoag, The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah and the Herring Pond Band of Wampanoag, our mission is to return language fluency to the Wampanoag Nation as a principal means of expression.` | EC, PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult | Wampanoag | https://www.wlrp.org/home | 2C Center Street Mashpee, MA 02649 | info@wlrp.org | 833-333-9577x700 | ||
Dual Language | Charter School | Ayaprun Elitnaurvik | We, the community of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, will strive to provide a high quality Yugtun immersion education: empowering our diverse students by strengthening their knowledge, use, and understanding of Yup’ik core values, language, and culture. | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Yup'ik | https://ayaprun.lksd.org/about/ayaprun_elitnaurvik | PO Box 1468, Bethel, AK 99559 | Not Provided | (907) 543-1645 | ||
Elecive | Public School | Kalispel Tribe of Indians: Cusick Junior High and High School | At the beginning of the millennium, with only a handful of Tribal elders who could speak fluent Salish, we were in danger of losing our native language. In response, we have developed the Kalispel Language Program in an effort to reclaim and preserve our Salish Language, as well as create a new generation of native language speakers. | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Kalispel | https://kalispeltribe.com/our-language/immersion-school-documents/ | PO Box 39 Usk, WA 99180 | info@kalispeltribe.com | (509) 445-1147 | Website under development | |
Elective | Community Language Classes | Kalispel Tribe of Indians: Cusick Junior High and High School | At the beginning of the millennium, with only a handful of Tribal elders who could speak fluent Salish, we were in danger of losing our native language. In response, we have developed the Kalispel Language Program in an effort to reclaim and preserve our Salish Language, as well as create a new generation of native language speakers. | Adult | Kalispel | https://kalispeltribe.com/our-language/immersion-school-documents/ | PO Box 39 Usk, WA 99180 | info@kalispeltribe.com | (509) 445-1147 | Website under development | |
Elective | Community Language Classes | Cherokee Nation Language Department: Cherokee Language Classes | The Cherokee Nation offers Cherokee language classes taught in person at sites across Cherokee Nation’s 14-county tribal area. For those not living inside the boundaries, language classes are also offered in an online setting. | Adult | Cherokee | Cherokee Nation Language Department | 17675 S. Muskogee Ave Talequah, OK 74464 | language@cherokee.org | 918-453-5151 | ||
Full Immersion | Afterschool Program | Sequoyah High School Language Immersion After-School Program | The Sequoyah High School Language Immersion After-School Program is a Cherokee language immersion camp for high school students. The Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program (CLMAP) administers this intensive language camp. Students must be members of a federally recognized tribe and must complete an application and interview process to attend. The goal of the program is to provide Cherokee language instruction to high school students at a more intensive level than a regular daytime school session. Students are taught through interactive methods of language acquisition and immersion. | 9, 10, 11, 12 | Cherokee | Cherokee Nation Language Department | 17091 S. Muskogee Ave Talequah, OK 74464 | cora-flute@cherokee.org | 918-316-3104 | ||
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