Meaning of Bodéwadmimwen | Babel Free

Definitions

Potawatomi language.

Examples

“Perrot has taught Bodéwadmimwen for more than three decades, serving as a “resource” for the Potawatomi bands. He was a consultant for the Hannahville Indian School in 1997 and joined the staff full time from 1998 through 2003.”

“The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is launching college level language courses in its traditional language, Bodéwadmimwen.”

“In 2021, the Bodéwadmimwen language was in danger of disappearing. The tongue traditionally spoken by Potawatomi Native Americans had only eight people who’d learned it as their first language, and the average age of the remaining speakers was over 80 years old.”

“You don’t have to be a member of a tribe to help protect native languages. In Oklahoma, public students can choose to take Indigenous language courses like Bodéwadmimwen, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Comanche and others for school credit — an empowering step toward recognition and respect. Many tribal nations, including CPN, also offer free resources such as language apps, workshops and virtual lessons open to learners of all backgrounds and abilities.”

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