Kaáⁿze Íe (Kaw Language)

Community Meeting

The Kaw Nation invites all tribal members and interested parties to

attend an open meeting to discuss the

FY 2020 ANA Native American

Language Preservation and

Maintenance funding availability. 

Purpose: to receive input from the tribal community regarding the application/project.

January 28th, 2020 - @ 1pm: Kanza

Library & Learning Center

Address: 803 Washunga Kaw City, OK 74641

For more information contact Bernadette Hicks, 580 269 2552.

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How to Enroll

If you are interested in any class the Kaáⁿze Íe Department has to offer, simply call 580.269.2739 or email for details.

Beginner's Class

This class is for beginners of all ages and begins with learning the Kaáⁿze íe alphabet, numbers, colors, and animals. Click the button below for the first lesson packet.

Pilot Class

This class is more advanced and delves into verb conjugation, translating sentences from English to Kaáⁿze íe, and speaking Kaáⁿze íe. Click on the button below for our current lessons.

Youth Class

This class is geared for youth, ages 12-17, and features a Language Fair Competition every year. Currently, they are working on translating a song from English to Kaáⁿze íe to sing at the Fair.