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Learn, teach, and share Lakota with others at any speaking level
Preserving, promoting, and strengthening the Lakota language through educational resources, technology, publications, and community partnerships.
Our Vision
A future where the Lakota language is spoken, taught, and celebrated in homes, schools, and communities across Lakota Country and beyond.
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.
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:
- Community language initiatives
- The New Lakota Dictionary
- Language-learning mobile applications
- Children’s books
- Curriculum materials
- Audio resources
- Teacher training and workshops