September 2024 Newsletter

Eastern Shoshone Dictionary


The Eastern Shoshone Cultural Center proudly launched the new Eastern Shoshone Dictionary in August. This work is a comprehensive online and mobile resource designed to preserve and pass down the Eastern Shoshone language for this and future generations.



“This significant project and release event honors the immense contributions of Eastern Shoshone Elders, Ancestors, Language Keepers, Knowledge Holders, and educators who dedicated their lives to documenting and preserving the language.” Robyn Rofkar, Dictionary Project Administrator shared, “Their efforts laid the foundation for this dictionary, which builds upon the legacy materials from the Eastern Shoshone Cultural Center Topical Dictionary.” The community celebrated with a dictionary release event held Aug. 15, 2024 in Fort Washakie, WY which was covered by Wyoming News Now click here to watch the segment.



The Eastern Shoshone Dictionary is significant for the community as includes 5,339 unique entries and over 10,000 audio recordings, ensuring the language remains accessible in today's digital age. The dictionary is available through any web browser and via a mobile app on the Apple and Android App stores.

2024 Crow Summer Institute


From July 8 to 26, Little Big Horn College Education 2+ 2 program and Crow Summer Institute focused on supporting teachers. The event spanned three enriching weeks, each with a distinct focus. Week one delved into Plains Sign Language, offering participants valuable insights into this important form of communication. Week two was dedicated to enhancing reading and writing skills for teachers, equipping them with essential tools for the classroom. The final week centered on preparation for the Class 7 Test and introduced participants to the upcoming Ammiláau eLearning platform. This institute was a key step in advancing educational opportunities for the Crow community, empowering teachers, and supporting the preservation and revitalization of Crow language and culture.

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Lavonna Little Owl breaking down the word biiháckak 'I am tall' at CSI's Class 7 Certification Workshop.

Jason Cummins speaking at CSI on the history of Montana (left).

Reva Little Owl leading the Class 7 Teaching Certification Workshop at CSI (center).

Participants at CSI studying the written and recorded dialogue of the book and YouTube video Biiíkah! "Look at me" (right).

2 New Crow Language Story Books

5 New YouTube Videos

Quinault Vocab Builder

2 New Alaskan Gwich’in Books

Click the image of the book to go to the Amazon listing.

Learn more about Alaskan Gwich’in Language Materials by clicking here.

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