Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

The Lakota Language Immersion Program (the Program), to Be Operated by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe on the Lower Brule Indian Reservation (south Dakota), Will Embark on a Transformative Journey to Revitalize the Lakota Language Among Children, Youth, and Families. by Integrating a Comprehensive and All-of-community Approach, the Program Will Provide 90:10 Immersion Programming to Children Enrolled in Early Childhood Education Tribal Programs (including the Tribe S Daycare and Head Start), While Simultaneously Offering Training to Parents of Those Students to Support Them With Implementing 50:50 Immersion Cooperative Language Learning at Home for Those Early Childhood Learners Along With Other Child, Youth, and Adult Residents of the Household.through the Expertise of a Qualified Lakota Language Teacher, Interactive Activities, Games, Songs, and Storytelling, Children Will Develop a Solid Foundation in the Lakota Language. Their Language Proficiency Will Flourish as They Absorb Essential Vocabulary, Grasp Sentence Structures, and Gain a Deep Understanding of Cultural Knowledge and Traditional Practices. Engaging in Daily Immersive Experiences, They Will Converse and Comprehend in Lakota, Fostering Fluency and a Genuine Connection to Their Heritage.parents Will Play a Pivotal Role in the Program, Receiving Comprehensive Training and Resources to Guide Them in Creating a Supportive Language Learning Environment at Home. Empowered With Effective Scheduling Techniques and Language Activities, Parents Will Foster a Home-based 50:50 Immersion Cooperative Language Learning Approach on a Regular Basis. They Will Encourage the Participation of Other Family Members, Including Siblings and Extended Family, Instilling a Sense of Unity and Promoting Intergenerational Language Transmission.