An Algonkian Children's Book
for Ages 2 to 7
ABOUT
Awán Na?
Awán Na? is a wonderfully illustrated book for children ages two to seven years of age. It was written in the Y dialect of the Algonkian language in efforts to facilitate the revitalization of the Mohegan/Montauk vernacular. This book presents the Algonkian names of animals and the concept of animacy. Though Awán Na? adheres mostly to how animals appear realistically in nature, Illustrators Silver Rose and Burning Sage took some artistic liberties in bringing the animals in Awán Na? to life in a way that is fun, engaging and exciting for young readers. Awán Na? is a reflection of the beautiful cultures and traditions of Northeastern Woodland indigenous peoples and the rhythms and sounds of nature. Parents will find that sharing Awán Na? with their children is a great way to learn Algonkian while helping their little ones master both the Algonkian and English names of animals.
Our Projects
Three Sisters Algonkian Language Class
Algonkian Language Revitalization
During the Colonial Period, in what is now referred to as North America, many Indigenous peoples were forced to not only abandon their ancestral lands, cultures and traditions, but also their languages. However, in 1990, Public Law 101-477 repudiated past policies of eradicating Indian Languages by declaring as policy that Native Americans were entitled to use their own languages.
Three Sisters Algonkian Language Class
The World Alliance of Indigenous Peoples has developed The Three Sisters Algonkian Language Class to assist Northeastern Woodland Indians in revitalizing their Native Tongues. Classes are held online and culminate in The Three Sisters Native American Festival and Summit. Students are invited to share their learning experiences during a panel discussion, as well as converse with one another in Algonkian. This event, which honors many Indigenous Cultures and Peoples of Turtle Island, is rich and authentic. We hope that you will join us in Fall 2024 for the Three Sisters Native American Festival and Summit. The date and time for this event will be announced in March 2024.
Classes Begin In February
You can learn from the comforts of your own home. Classes are held 100% Online.
Gift a Copy of Awán Na? to a Child in the Hospital this Holiday Season. Make a Donation Today!
There will be many children who will spend this upcoming holiday season on a pediatric ward because they are too sick to enjoy the holidays at home with their families. Thus, we are asking you to help us bring a little bit of cheer to them by gifting a copy of Awán Na?
