Thursday Night Outreach Schedule 2011/2012

We have finished reviewing Gaihwi:yo:! Here is a schedule of what we will be reviewing for 2011/2012. Feel free to comment or make any suggestions! Nya:weh

Yearly Cycle of Ceremonies – Gyǫhehgǫ – Our Sustenance

Gei: Niyoihwa:ge: - Four Sacred Ceremonies

01. Mid February:   Odehadǫ:ni: – Trees, Bushes, Medicine, Putting  Sap  in the     Trees

02. End of March:            Ęjidwayaǫ:dataˀt – Drying Up the Trees

03. April:            Hadoˀiˀ – Gajihsaˀ

                          Hadiwęnodagyeˀs – Thunderers

04. May:                        Ędehgeha:ˀ Ga:hgwa:ˀ - Ahsǫhehgeha:ˀ Ęhniˀda:gyeˀs

                                          Sun                          and                                    Moon

05. May:                         Ędehgeha:ˀ Ga:hgwa:ˀ - Ahsǫhehgeha:ˀ Ęhniˀda:gyeˀs

                                          Sun                          and                                    Moon

06. May:                        Ędwanahaǫ:gwętraę:ˀ - Seeds Planting

07. End of May

    Early June:            Gyohtędihsˀaˀnhǫˀ - Planting is Finished

08. June:                        Ędwahyao:he:k – Strawberries

09. July:                        Ędwahsaheˀdao:he:k – Gather Beans

10. August:                        Niga:kwa:ah – Small Food Gathering (Green Corn)

11. September:            Ędwadekwao:he:k – Big Food Gathering (Green Corn)

12. September:            Gaę:nasǫ:ǫh – Variety of Songs – Gyǫhehgǫh

                                          *Usually one week after Green Corn

13. Late Oct

       Early Nov:            Ędwatˀhnaˀdao:he:k – Gather Bread – Harvest

14. January:            Tsaˀdegohsrahęh – Mid – Winter – Stirring Ashes -      

Medicines          Gei: Niyoihwa:ge:

Mohawk books

Here's an email from David Kanawakhon Maracle:
"MOHAWK LANGUAGE DICTIONARIES AND TEXTS

To whom it may concern;

The attached pdf file provides a listing of Mohawk language learning materials and reference texts now available for purchase from Kanyen'keha Books a small independent book company publishing Mohawk language specific materials which can be a useful resource for Mohawk language leaners, linguistic courses and programs, or as self-help guides for the independent learner.

Please feel free to circulate.

In appreciation

David Kanatawakhon "

New Photos Are Up!!

Follow this link to get a glimpse of what our Thursday Night Outreach Program is all about!!
More pictures to come soon!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56315355@N08/sets/72157626341116842/
Enjoy!!

Kiss me, I'm NATIVE!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Just to confirm that there is still class tonight! Get ready for pictures! A reminder that we are on the EPILOGUE of Gaihwi:yo:. See you all tonight! Be there or be square.

Advanced Notice! Class Canceled on *MARCH 31ST*

I just thought I would let you all know in advance that class will be canceled on March 31st! I will be sending another reminder the week of!
Class will continue this week as we finish up Gaihwi:yo:. I have been getting a lot of great feedback from the class on what they would like to see covered once we are finished Gaihwi:yo:. I will do another survey in class this week! Another reminder of pictures this week! See you all Thursday :) Nya:weh

Say Cheese!

Happy Friday, Everybody!
Last night's class was information PACKED! For those of you who didn't make it out - you certainly missed out! We are nearing the end of Gaihwi:yo:, and I would love to see all of your faces out at next weeks class! Next week, I will be taking pictures of the class so be sure not to show up in your PJ's this week (even though PJ's and Gaihwi:yo: is one of the best combinations, trust me, I know)! I will be bringing photo/video consent forms for those of you who are willing to be in the pictures. REMEMBER- Thursday Night Outreach is always open to suggestion! Would would you like to see us disect in class? Alfred and I are very happy to see new faces. If you haven't been in a while- come out next week! We miss you :(.
 Nya:weh!

Pleased to meet you!

Hello everyone!!
I would like to formally introduce myself as the new Project Coordinator for CURA! I am very excited to get started on working with the different projects and to be able to add my creativity and ideas for further participation and development.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, or if you just want to get to know me :). I look forward to getting to know you all a lot better and to working with you! The contact email is still the same; cura@woodland-centre.on.ca

Check out some new pics on our Flickr!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56315355@N08/sets/72157625874295488/

*New~Cayuga Language class for Beginners

Dwadewayęhsta⁷ Gayogoho:nǫ⁷  (We are all learning Cayuga) will be hosting an evening language class for beginners. 


Details

Monday evenings starting January 31, 2011 and ending on March 21, 2011 (8 weeks)
7 pm - 9 pm
GREAT Business Opportunity Building Suite 104
$20.00 per person
Maximum number of participants - 14

• Please pay to confirm your seat. 
• The participants of the current Master-Apprentice program will instruct the weekly class.
• Registration is now be accepted by calling   (519)445 3116. 

Tsa⁷degohsráhęh Gaiwayáǫni:

Another time of celebration (midwinters) has come come to pass in our community. How wonderful it was to see and hear so many of our young men taking part in carrying on the ceremonies! It was very inspiring. We send our blessings to Mother Earth for renewal and pray that she will continue her job of sustaining us. We also ask for that sense of renewal within us; to cleanse our minds, bodies and spirits so that we can create new things. May this sense of peace & renewal be present with you during this time.

Nu:ya!!

The coming of a new year, brings with it the time to take stock in the gains and achievements of the previous year. As well, it is a chance to reflect on areas we would like to improve on. It is a time to build on past successes and develop new strategies. With that in mind, as a person interested in language & culture, what do you feel is the most beneficial way to learn a second language? What types of things work for you? What doesn't?