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Mvskoke Mvtekusen Punvkv Hvpo
LANGUAGE IMMERSION CAMP
The Mvskoke Language Program provides annual language camps every summer--one for Mvskoke youth and one for Mvskoke adults. The camps aim to provide several days of language instruction and demonstration of cultural activities for all participants.
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Applications for camp are typically released in April (for youth) and May (for adults). The information for the camps are sent to the JOM coordinators of schools in the reservation, but you can also learn more by contacting our office.
REQUIREMENTS:
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The student must be entering 7th through 12th grade.
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Students cannot be 18 years of age before the date of camp.
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Students MUST be enrolled Mvskoke citizens.
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Students must have the desire to learn the Mvskoke Language in all aspects.
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All students must submit a 200-word essay, typed, about the Importance of Preserving the Mvskoke Language.
NAK HAKV
CRAFTS
During the language camp, the program provides a craftsperson with the instruction of a cultural activity. In the past, participants could make take-home crafts such as beading, pottery making, basket weaving, corn husk dolls, etc.
Cultural Activities
MEKUSVPKV CUKO
Participants may experience what takes place during a Mvskoke Traditional Church night. A Mvskoke church is asked if they would be willing to provide a night of hymns for the students to hear.
CHURCH
CHURCH
CEREMONIAL GROUNDS
CUKO-RAKKO
If able, a ceremonial ground may be asked if they would provide participants with a demonstration of a song and dance. Picture - 2023: Helvpe Ceremonial Grounds
Student Camp
Adult Camp
REQUIREMENTS:
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Participants must be 18 yrs or older
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Participants MUST be enrolled Mvskoke citizens.
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Participants must have an interest in learning and speaking the Mvskoke language
The following are possible cultural activities that may take place at our Language Immersion Camps. All camps include Cultural Activities, but they vary each year, as our camps' theme also vary each year.
Yearly Camp Themes
Each year, the theme of the camp changes. This directs specific vocabulary or topics that may be taught, practice scenarios, cultural activities, etc.
Previous camp themes include:
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Pum Vculvke-tate Emvyetv = The Way of Our Ancestors
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Ponvkv Honticvkes = Growing Our Language
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Vlicecv = (Language) Starter
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Cvnahvmkvlke Kerretv = Knowing My Family