2023/2024 Wôpanâak Beginner Immersion

 

What:

This is a fun introductory speaking class for those who are brand new to immersion learning. Immersion means we learn to speak by using our Wôpanâak Language without any English or other languages, through a variety of activities.

 

When:

Mondays at 6:30-7:30PM, beginning on January 22nd and concluding on April 1st.

 

Where:

Meeting in-person at: Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe 128 Herring Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360

 

Prerequisite:

There is no prerequisite for this class and any level learner is welcomed!*

Sign up: Email jessie for a registration packet: jessieldbaird@gmail.com

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

Wôpanâak Beginner Workbook Class(New Bedford, In-Person)

 

What: 

This is an 8 week in person workbook class for those who are new to learning about the language or for those who want a workbook brush-up.

 

Eligibility Requirements: 

Mashpee, Aquinnah, Assonet & Herring Pond enrolled tribal members and/or members of their household (tribal or non-tribal).  Except for youth-specific programs, children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

When: 

Sundays at 1:00-2:00PM, beginning on January 14th and finishing on February 24th

 

Where: 

Andrea McCoy Recreation Center

181 Hillman St. Building 3

New Bedford, MA 02740

 

Prerequisite: 

There is no prerequisite for this class.

 

Sign up: 

Email Eva Blake for a registration packet: nukatup@gmail.com

 

 

Wôpanâak Beginner Workbook Class(Mashpee, Hybrid) 

 

What:  

This is a workbook class for those who are new to learning about the language or for those who want a workbook brush up. 

 

When:  

Thursday at 5:30pm – 6:30pm, beginning January 11th, 2024, through March 7th,2024  

 

Where: 

2C Center Street

Mashpee Ma, 02649 

 

Prerequisite: 

There is no prerequisite for this class. 

 

Instructor: 

Toodie Coombs 

Email tcoombs@wlrp.org for registration packet

 

 

Wôpanâak Beginner Workbook Class(Aquinnah, In-Person)

 

What:

This 8 week workbook class is for those who are new to learning about the language or for those who want a workbook brush-up.

 

When:

Wednesdays, beginning January 24th - March 13th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 

Where:

In-person at the WTGHA, Community Center 

 

Prerequisite:

There is no prerequisite for this class.

 

Instructor:

Camille Madison

Please email cmadison@wlrp.org for a registration packet. 

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

Wôpanâak Noun Possession(Remote)

 

What: 

This is a workbook class for those who want to learn how animate and inanimate nouns are possessed in the language.

 

Eligibility Requirements: 

Enrolled members of Mashpee, Aquinnah, Herring Pond and Assonet Wampanoag communities and their household members.

 

Where: 

This class will be held remotely over Zoom.

 

When:  

Wednesdays 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Beginning Jan 10 for approximately 10 weeks.

 

Prerequisite: 

Must have completed an Introduction/Beginner workbook class.

 

Instructor:

Melanie Roderick 

Email Mroderick@wlrp.org for a registration packet. 

Pre Registration is Required. Please register by Wednesday Jan 3.