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Chickasaw Language Club to host fun day
Ada — Chickasaw Nation Chepota Chikasha Anumpoli (children speaking Chickasaw) language club is conducting a Back to School Fun Day from 9 to noon Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Chickasaw Nation Wellness Center gym in Ada.
Children will learn Chickasaw words related to going back to school and participate in fun, exciting activities.
Chepota Chikasha Anumpoli meetings are part of a Chickasaw language club for all children up to the age of 9. The club focuses on learning Chickasaw language, culture and history. Each month the club meets to embark on a fun adventure to incorporate newly introduced Chickasaw words.
During Chepota Chikasha Anumpoli meetings, children learn to speak the Chickasaw language, take exciting field trips and participate in arts and crafts activities. Children are also encouraged to speak the language while participating in the activities and during everyday conversations.
During the July language club meeting, children participated in Chickasaw Dance Fun Day learning the Snake Dance, Double Header Dance, Stealing Partners Dance and the Gar Fish Dance. Members of the Get Fresh! program also prepared healthy snacks for the children.
Club meetings are held one Saturday each month and open to all children interested in learning Chickasaw language up to the age of 9. To join the language club or to inquire about upcoming meetings, phone Chenae Lippard at (580) 436-0877, chenae.lippard@chickasaw.net or visit www.chickasaw.net/cca.
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