Natives Strengthening Indigenous Languages & Cultures

The 16th Giving the Gift of Language

              A Teacher Training Workshops for 
               Native Language Instruction and
                       Acquisitionin in ASLA
                       Tukwila, Washington
                         May 11 & 12, 2023

                  WORKSHOP FACILITATOR 
                  Dr.Neyooxet Greymorning

                       WORKSHOP SITE 
           Hampton Inn Seattle-Southcenter
                    7200 S. 156th Street
                    Tukwila, Washington

        Conference Room Rate - $139 plus tax
                   For Room Reservations 
                  Contact (425) 228-5800, or use link below  
  www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/givingthegiftoflanguage 

Below are video clips of students telling stories in Arapaho and talking about in-class learning. To view or hear a story click on a title. 

July 2022 Australia, Gumabynggirr peoples after sustained workshops in 2016, 2018, 2019, & 2020

       Video Clip A; July 2023 Gumbaynggirr Language Class

       Video Clip 1; July 2022 Gumbayngirr Language Class

       Video Clip 2; July 2022 Gumbaynggirr Language Class

       Video Clip 3; July 2022Gumbaynggirr Language Class


  1. Apr. 2014 Sterling on Learning Blackfoot Through ASLA 
  2. Apr. 2010 Mary talks at Giving the Gift of Language about ASLA
  3. Apr, 2010 Students Talk About Learning Arapaho Through ASLA
  4. April 2011: A Man and His Two Sons.mov
  5. May 2011 Grandfather is Ill
  6. Apr. 2010 Mellssa Tells Coo'ouu3ih'ohut.mov
  7. Oct. 2010 The Little People.mov
  8. June 5, 2010 Erik's Story.mov
  9. June 5, 2010 Don't Drink the Water.mov 90 second clip.
    1. Click for translation and explanation of stories 7 & 8.
  10. Mar. 2010 Robert comments on storytelling; 30 sec. Vid
  11. Aug 2009: 1st Among the Birds. Sound file
  12. May 2009 Kyra Hall. This short 8 minute video clip is an example of part of the final exam that shows several cases where the student self-corrects plus thinks through the language to create, speak and learn new language aspects.
  13. April 2008 Kieth Tells Coo'ouu3ih'ohut - Flies High
  14. 2007: Notkoniihii, the story of the Scout
  15. 2005 Building Complexity

Sample Final Oral Examination 2009