Stories and histories about our people by our people are very valuable. ‘Origin and Traditional History of the Wyandotts’ by Peter Dooyentate Clarke is a rare book as only 1,000 were privately printed in 1870 using Peter Clarke’s own money.
A transcription of the book can be found by clicking below:
Kweh ǫmatęruʔ ! (Hello, friends!)
Our language, Waⁿdat, is part of the Iroquoian language family. It has been sleeping but we are working diligently to wake it up!
Join us every third Wednesday of the month at Wandat Wednesdays (online using ZOOM) to practice together. Our topics range from body parts to seasonal activities to learners’ requests.
Try these words:
Pronunciation Hints: ʔ is a glottal stop, like in the middle of “uh-oh!”; the little hook under a vowel means it is nasal – try to pronounce it using your nose rather than the back of your throat. The colon : is a lengthener – say the vowel that comes before it twice as long as you would normally. The small v-shape above an s (š) signals the “sh” sound; above a z (ž) it signals the “jh” sound. And the little accent ́ tells you where to put the stress.
Many language classes fill up before we can advertise them in Turtle Speaks. If you would like to be notified of future offerings when they first become available, please add your name to our mailing list and take a few minutes to tell us your learning preferences at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LangInterest – Tižamęh!
Our next offering for beginning Waⁿdat is planned to begin soon after the Gathering & Pow Wow so be sure to sign up above to be notified!
Remember: there is always Waⁿdat Wednesdays! This informal, stand-alone vocabulary class happens the third Wednesday of every month, and is online using ZOOM. One session is at NOON Central Time and the other at 8 PM CT. To sign up, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WandatWed to receive the zoom link and reminders.
Be sure to send any comments or suggestions, especially those on your language & culture wishlist, to: bwright@wyandotte-nation.org
Language support courtesy of our Wyandotte Nation Linguist, Dr. Craig Kopris. All mistakes are my own. – Beci
Being gifted a traditional name in our Wandat language connects us with our ancestors and highlights our commitment to stand up for Wyandotte Nation. Waⁿdat names are the property of the Nation and in contemporary times are bestowed by our Chief after a tribal citizen successfully completes the application process. Following tradition, the recipient hears their name for the first time during the ceremony at the Pow Wow Grounds in September.
While you can start/submit an application at any time of the year, new applications are reviewed October – May. Summer is reserved for working on finding names for complete applications already in the queue.
Note: As this is an intense time-consuming process, a complete application by the May 31st deadline does not guarantee a name will be bestowed that same year. To begin the process: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNameApp
If you have been gifted a traditional name in the past, please be sure to add it to our Directory at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNames so we can ensure it is not used by anyone else during your lifetime. (Over the years, records have been kept in several places and we don’t want to accidentally overlook anyone!) Tižamęh!
Please send name questions & inquiries to bwright@wyandotte-nation.org
The Cultural Center hosts an online book club using ZOOM every quarter. We read new and classic works by indigenous authors.
We encourage anyone who is interested to sign up and attend our sessions – whether you finished the book or not! The focus is on how the book impacts us as Wyandot(te)s & relatives so our discussions are amazing. Every selection will be available in paperback and audiobook and you are invited to choose which format works best for you.
2024 Book Selections:
Feb 29, 2024 – Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty (short stories)
May 8, 2024 – As Long As Grass Grows by Dina Gilio-Whitaker
Aug 6, 2024 – Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Nov 6, 2024 – My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
Note: Session dates & times may change; be sure to register to receive any future updates.
To register for Book Club (if you never have before) and receive the zoom link, please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WyandotteBookClub.
If you’d like to suggest future titles, they 1) must be written by a native author, 2) must be available in paperback, and 3) must be available as an audiobook. If you are interested in leading a future session, please let us know at bwright@wyandotte-nation.org.
Kim Garcia
kgarcia@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6317
Sherri Clemons
sclemons@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6344
Chris Houk
chouk@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6318
Beci Wright
bwright@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6480
Joshua Garcia
jgarcia@wyandotte-nation.org
Teresa Wilson
twilson@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6385
Stories and histories about our people by our people are very valuable. ‘Origin and Traditional History of the Wyandotts’ by Peter Dooyentate Clarke is a rare book as only 1,000 were privately printed in 1870 using Peter Clarke’s own money.
A transcription of the book can be found by clicking below:
Kweh ǫmatęruʔ ! (Hello, friends!)
Our language, Waⁿdat, is part of the Iroquoian language family. It has been sleeping but we are working diligently to wake it up!
Join us every third Wednesday of the month at Wandat Wednesdays (online using ZOOM) to practice together. Our topics range from body parts to seasonal activities to learners’ requests.
Try these words:
Pronunciation Hints: ʔ is a glottal stop, like in the middle of “uh-oh!”; the little hook under a vowel means it is nasal – try to pronounce it using your nose rather than the back of your throat. The colon : is a lengthener – say the vowel that comes before it twice as long as you would normally. The small v-shape above an s (š) signals the “sh” sound; above a z (ž) it signals the “jh” sound. And the little accent ́ tells you where to put the stress.
Many language classes fill up before we can advertise them in Turtle Speaks. If you would like to be notified of future offerings when they first become available, please add your name to our mailing list and take a few minutes to tell us your learning preferences at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LangInterest – Tižamęh!
Our next offering for beginning Waⁿdat is planned to begin soon after the Gathering & Pow Wow so be sure to sign up above to be notified!
Remember: there is always Waⁿdat Wednesdays! This informal, stand-alone vocabulary class happens the third Wednesday of every month, and is online using ZOOM. One session is at NOON Central Time and the other at 8 PM CT. To sign up, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WandatWed to receive the zoom link and reminders.
Be sure to send any comments or suggestions, especially those on your language & culture wishlist, to: bwright@wyandotte-nation.org
Language support courtesy of our Wyandotte Nation Linguist, Dr. Craig Kopris. All mistakes are my own. – Beci
Being gifted a traditional name in our Wandat language connects us with our ancestors and highlights our commitment to stand up for Wyandotte Nation. Waⁿdat names are the property of the Nation and in contemporary times are bestowed by our Chief after a tribal citizen successfully completes the application process. Following tradition, the recipient hears their name for the first time during the ceremony at the Pow Wow Grounds in September.
While you can start/submit an application at any time of the year, new applications are reviewed October – May. Summer is reserved for working on finding names for complete applications already in the queue.
Note: As this is an intense time-consuming process, a complete application by the May 31st deadline does not guarantee a name will be bestowed that same year. To begin the process: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNameApp
If you have been gifted a traditional name in the past, please be sure to add it to our Directory at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNames so we can ensure it is not used by anyone else during your lifetime. (Over the years, records have been kept in several places and we don’t want to accidentally overlook anyone!) Tižamęh!
Please send name questions & inquiries to bwright@wyandotte-nation.org
The Cultural Center hosts an online book club using ZOOM every quarter. We read new and classic works by indigenous authors.
We encourage anyone who is interested to sign up and attend our sessions – whether you finished the book or not! The focus is on how the book impacts us as Wyandot(te)s & relatives so our discussions are amazing. Every selection will be available in paperback and audiobook and you are invited to choose which format works best for you.
2024 Book Selections:
Feb 29, 2024 – Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty (short stories)
May 8, 2024 – As Long As Grass Grows by Dina Gilio-Whitaker
Aug 6, 2024 – Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Nov 6, 2024 – My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
Note: Session dates & times may change; be sure to register to receive any future updates.
To register for Book Club (if you never have before) and receive the zoom link, please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WyandotteBookClub.
If you’d like to suggest future titles, they 1) must be written by a native author, 2) must be available in paperback, and 3) must be available as an audiobook. If you are interested in leading a future session, please let us know at bwright@wyandotte-nation.org.
Kim Garcia
kgarcia@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6317
Sherri Clemons
sclemons@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6344
Chris Houk
chouk@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6318
Beci Wright
bwright@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6480
Joshua Garcia
jgarcia@wyandotte-nation.org
Teresa Wilson
twilson@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-6385
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