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How to Get Involved

Do you want to get involved, but don't know where to start? We have ways for Mvskoke Speakers to get involved in sharing their language knowledge if they wish, and ways for Mvskoke Learners to get involved with the language and resources.

The Mvskoke Speakers section will cover how a speaker of the language can get involved with our program if they wish to find some way to share their language knowledge with others around them or aspiring speakers.

The Mvskoke Learners section will cover how to navigate this website, ways that we meet virtually and in person, and how you can navigate your language learning journey.

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Mvskoke Speakers Who Want to Share Language

Community Classes

Mvskoke Opunvkv Mvhayvlke Mvskoke Etvlwv Nvkvftetv Cuko vpeyet etvlwv em este-Mvskokvlke pumpunvkv emmvhayake towes. Opunayvlke vpeye taye nowat vpeyan here tos! Rorecte nowat este Mvskoke Opunvkv kerrakan ohvkvsametcet mvhakv ofvn, mvhakv respoyan tis kerrakan iempunayetcen mv este kerrakan stemerke nowat emvnicetce taye nowat here mahe tos.

Below, you can find different ways to get involved as someone who wants to help share language. There is a small explanation on each different way you can help revitalize the language and share your knowledge with others.

For more specific details, you can click on the button below or use the listed contact information below:

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918-304-3362

language@muscogeenation.com

1008 E Eufaula, Okmulgee, OK 74447

Mvskoke Language Program teachers go to Creek Community Centers and teach Mvskoke to community members. Speakers are always welcome to our classes. You can support those learning, speak with them during and after class, and can help them when they are struggling.

Community Language Sharer

Mvskoke Opunvkv Mvhayvlke nvcowuse ocekv etvlwv nvkvftetv cuko ofvn mvhayvkeko tayof etvlwv-este tat etvlwv nvkvftetv cuko ofvn pumpunvkv enkvpicetv yace tayat Etvlwv Opunvkv Enkvpicv tos. Heyv opunvkv vtotketv mucvse omecicen Mvskoke Opunvkv Vtotkvlke Opunayvlke pumpunvkv enkvpicetv yacan mvto kicvke tayet enfeke taye towes.

A Community Language Sharer is someone in the community who is able to and wants to share the language at community centers when Mvskoke Language Program staff can’t, as our staff is limited. This new program allows us to support Speakers in the community who decide to share the language by paying them for their time.

Mvskoke I & II Curriculum

Mvskoke Opunvkv Vtotkvlke Mvskoke Mvhakv Cokv hayaken mv cokv mvhakv-cuko ofvn stvn-etv tis ofvn mvo esmvhahoye taye towes. Pumpunvkv cenahvmkvlke, cenhessvlke, cem etvlwv, cem mekuspapkv-cuko, cem cuko-rakko tis enkvpic etv ceyace nowat Mvskoke Opunvkv Vtotkvlke ahuehket Mvhakv Cokv pumpohetce nowat, mv Mvhakv Cokv tat mvhakv cokv rakko ton sohvtotketv mucvse mvo oce towes.

The Mvskoke Language Program has made a curriculum that can be used at public schools and anywhere else! If you are interested in sharing Mvskoke language with your family, friends, community, church, or grounds, you can ask for copies of our curriculum. This includes the curriculum and any new materials made (within reason).

Teaching Certification

Mvhakv-cuko ofvn pumpunvkv emmvhayetv ceyace nowat Mvskoke Opunvkv Vtotkvlke ekvn-tvckv rakko cokv ocetcan cemvnice taye towes. Mvhayetv Eskerretv Cokv, Mvhakv-Cuko Svhvlwecat Eskerretv Cokv mvo seko. Mvskoke Opunvkv kerretv entvlkusen ceyace towes.

If you are interested in teaching Mvskoke language at public schools, Mvskoke Language Program has a way to help you get certified through the state without needing a teaching degree or college degree. All you need is your Mvskoke knowledge.

Master-Apprentice Language Partner

Opunahoyvlke Svhokkolat opunayetv yekcvkan hayetv puyace towekv Mvskoke Opunvkv Vtotkvlke hiyowat Mvskoke Opunvkv Entvlkusen Sohsvpaklet Mvhakv haye towes. Hiyowat Mvskoke Opunvkv Vtotkvlke em Opunahoyvlke Svhokkolat vtotkvlke mvo opunayetv yekcicvke towes. Seemvhayaket opunvkv mvtekusen estowen sohsvpaklan mvo mecetv kowake towes. Mv vtotkvlke etvlwv em este-Mvskokvlke etemponayaket este emvnicaket fekhvmke hakake towes. Mowen Opunayvlke sulken etekerrake taye towes!

Momen pum "Opunvkv Kerreyat Ipunkerrepvs" rorecte nowat este Mvskoke Opunvkv kerrakan ohvkvsametcet mvhakv ofvn, mvhakv respoyan tis kerrakan iempunayetcen mv este kerrakan stemerke nowat emvnicetce taye nowat here mahe tos.

The Mvskoke Language Program is currently developing a Master-Apprentice Program to create higher level second-language speakers. In the meantime, the Mvskoke Language second-language staff are working hard to better develop their language abilities via practicing and testing immersion methods. Speaking with more and more people in the community help the second-language speakers get better and more comfortable--as well as meet more people.

If you come to our Language Circles, you can also support those learning, speak with them during and after class, and can help them when they are struggling.

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People Who Want to Learn the Language

Let's explore how to best use this website to learn, ways that you can get involved in lessons and classes, ways to connect to community, and where to go on your language learning journey!

Navigating the Mvskoke Opunvkv Website

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The About Us section allows you to learn a little more about what our program stands for, our various staff members, and an opportunity to learn more about our Summer Language Camps.

It's a good place to stop by if you are wanting some extra information on our program.

The Resource Section covers all different kinds of materials that you can use to expand your Mvskoke knowledge and become more confident in being a part of the Mvskoke speaking community as a second language speaker/learner!

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Online Mvskoke Dictionary

Access to an online English-Mvskoke dictionary thanks to the hard work of the College of the Muscogee Nation and Jack Martin. If you do not have a dictionary, or want to look up a word quickly, use this.

There is also an app version available for smart phones!

Novice Learning Material

Full of handouts and lessons for people who are either brand new to the language, don't know a lot of vocabulary, or can't quite put sentences together yet.

Intermediate Learning Material

If you already have some vocab under your belt and have started forming sentences with more and more confidence, even if simple, then this section helps you learn how to form better, more detailed sentences.

Most materials in this section are lessons or more complicated/specific vocab and phrase handouts.

Advanced Learning Material

Once you have a solid grasp of making your own sentences and can have conversations with others, this section teaches harder level concepts to push your language use to be more fluid, natural, and confident. It's very much focused on using the language.

Grammar & Sentence Building

Need to learn how to make sentences? Especially with someone there to walk through the steps and pronounce the words? Whether you are starting from zero or have a grasp on making Mvskoke sentences, this section will walk you through each step.

This section includes the video lessons, powerpoint, lesson notes/cheat sheet, a worksheet, and answers to the worksheet!

Language Activities

Find ways to practice vocab you've learned via flashcards, word-searches, crosswords, and coloring books! Use the games section to practice speaking the language while having fun!

Mvskoke Hymns

Listen and learn Mvskoke hymns to connect with our language through songs. This page provides direct links to several songs that include the Mvskoke lyrics and English translations.

The songs are on our YouTube. You can also find children's songs, Christmas songs, and more there too!

New Testament

If you want to learn or connect with the language via the Bible, this section will connect you to the Bible verses of your choice where you can listen to the amazing dedication of Pastor Jimsey Harjo Tate reading out the New Testament in Mvskoke for you as you follow along.

Resource Packet

A packet that will take you from knowing little to nothing to knowing something! It's a great resource for those who are starting their language learning journey and want some physical items to start.

You can register for a packet via this section of the website, or come to our physical office and request one.

Language Decor

Full of posters you can put up in your house or classroom for Mvskoke language

Mvskoke for Health

Common question and phrases you can hear in a doctor's office or health setting in Mvskoke

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The Learn section is a place to start when you are brand new to the language.

It covers the Mvskoke Sounds/Alphabet and how to begin reading (with audio to help!) and then dives into the first phrases you'll need to talk with others; greetings and introductions (with video and audio!)

The Events section shares learning and community event opportunities that the Mvskoke Language Program hosts that you can take part in.

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The Zoom Class schedule can be found on this page, as well as a list of different possible classes at community centers.

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