United Tribes Technical College Summer Indigenous Language Institute
An annual opportunity to learn, speak, and live Indigenous language for up to two weeks.
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About this camp
The Summer Indigenous Language Institute provides intensive Dakota/Lakota language training in Bismarck, ND. Participants focus on conversational skills and cultural confidence, with courses designed for all proficiency levels. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available through United Tribes Technical College. Overnight options include on-campus lodging and dining hall access for purchase.
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- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available
- Courses for all language proficiency levels
- Emphasis on conversational skills and cultural confidence
- On-campus lodging available for purchase
- Dining hall access for purchase
Dates to be announced
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Past sessions
The 4th Annual Dakota Lakota Summer Institute, offered in collaboration with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Iyapi program, provides two weeks of in-person Dakota/Lakota language courses at United Tribes Technical College.
Learn more / RegisterThis course is designed for second-language learners of the Lakota Language, immersing students in the language and culture with a focus on conversational capacity, grammatical analysis, and cultural confidence.
Learn more / RegisterThis course is designed for second-language learners of the Dakota Language, immersing students in the language and culture with a focus on conversational capacity, grammatical analysis, and cultural confidence.
Learn more / RegisterThis course is designed for second-language learners of Lakota and Dakota who are at a Novice mid-level, focusing on deepening immersion, conversational capacity, grammatical analysis, and cultural confidence. Prerequisite: CEU 101 or CEU 111.
Learn more / RegisterA unique learning experience for all ages focused on continuous practice speaking Dakota in real-world situations, without English, linguistics, reading, or writing. This course is offered in the morning.
Learn more / RegisterA unique learning experience for all ages focused on continuous practice speaking Dakota and Lakota in real-world situations, without English, linguistics, reading, or writing. This course is offered in the afternoon.
Learn more / RegisterThis course is designed for second language learners of Dakota/Lakota to build grammatical analysis and listening skills, deepening understanding through targeted lessons and authentic recordings. This course is offered in the afternoon.
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