Preserving, promoting, and strengthening the Lakota language through educational resources, technology, publications, and community partnerships.
Our Mission
To preserve, promote, and strengthen the Lakota language by developing high-quality educational materials, innovative technology, and learning opportunities for speakers and learners of all ages.
Our Vision
A future where the Lakota language is spoken, taught, and celebrated in homes, schools, and communities across Lakota Country and beyond.
Who we are
The Lakota Language Consortium (LLC) is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the revitalization and continued use of the Lakota language.
For more than a decade, LLC has worked with fluent speakers, educators, linguists, schools, and communities to create language-learning resources that make Lakota accessible to learners of all ages.
Our work includes:
- The New Lakota Dictionary
- Language-learning mobile applications
- Children’s books
- Curriculum materials
- Audio resources
- Teacher training and workshops
- Community language initiatives