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Ėthë Bodwéwadmimwat offers programs, classes, and resources for those interested in learning the Potawatomi language.
Bodwéwadmimwen is the ancestral language of the Bodéwadmi people. It is a goal of the Pokagon Band to revitalize its language through programming and services offered by the Ėthë Bodwéwadmimwat department.
The Department of Ėthë Bodwéwadmimwat is proud to invest in the revitalization of Bodéwadmimwen by employing Pokagon citizens as language apprentices. These dedicated individuals commit to learning our ancestral language with the goal of becoming teachers and cultural stewards. They will play a vital role in preserving and promoting Bodéwadmimwen, starting with the students of Zagbëgon Academy and expanding to future educational opportunities within our community. This initiative ensures that our language and traditions remain vibrant for generations to come.
Pronunciation Guide
e – as in sit, lit
é – as in sat, cat
ë – as in cut, hut
ê – as in cook, nook
ė – as in speck, let
i – as in kiwi
o – as in no / go
a – as in amish
Online Dictionary, Coloring Books, & Beginning Language Videos
Wiwkwébthëgen - Online Potawatomi Dictionary
- Writing System Explanation
- Sugar Bush Coloring Book
- Zoo Coloring Book
- Camp Coloring Book
- School Coloring Book
- Healthy Life Coloring Book
The Department of Ėthë Bodwéwadmimwat created two animation videos with the help of Four Directions Productions and the funding provided by Cultural Resource Fund | The MICA GROUP.
The animations are an extensions of a previous Potawatomi Children’s Storybook series created by The Department of Ėthë Bodwéwadmimwat.
We encourage and support the use of these animations to bring Bodwéwadmimwen learning materials into the homes and schoolrooms of our Potawatomi citizens of all learning ages.