Entries Tagged as 'Cherokee'

Studying Cherokee at an Intermediate Level

October 7th, 2009 · No Comments

This five module CD program takes you from the Introduction to Cherokee program through five intermediate programs.

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Tags: Cherokee · Native American Languages

Cherokee Language Discussion

September 15th, 2009 · No Comments

The following post at the link below provides some interesting facts about the Cherokee language shared at an elementary school.

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Cherokee and Creek Language Competitions

December 28th, 2008 · No Comments

While the challenge of transmitting Native American languages is a reality because of limited speakers, there are significant steps and successes that are to be found in a variety of environments. The following article discusses a recently held competition in Cherokee and Creek languages.

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Learn Cherokee Language

August 14th, 2008 · No Comments

A short video on resources available for learning Cherokee.

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Native American Indian Videos

August 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Rich Heape has become well known in producing a variety of films dedicated to educating and preserving Native American history.

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Learning Cherokee: New Cherokee Lexicon Available

July 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The post below provides information on the release of a new Cherokee lexicon.

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The Cherokee: A Well-Known Tribe, But Not a Well-Known Language

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Like many other languages, the Cherokee tongue is named after its people, the Cherokee. It is classified under the Iroquoian language family, and it is the only Southern one from the group that is still used. The Cherokee language is associated with the South because its speakers reside in the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, although it is believed that the Cherokee originally hailed from the Great Lakes.

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Cherokee Resource List

October 12th, 2007 · No Comments

As is the case with a many Native American languages, challenges exist for those wishing to learn, preserve, and transmit Cherokee. The sources are limited.

With that in mind we’ve put together a free list of Cherokee Language Resources with a brief explanation of each link in the hope of giving you an easier journey in achieving Cherokee proficiency.

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Tags: Cherokee · Native American Languages