Kweh all,<div><br></div><div>Wyandot(te) of USA and Wendat of Quebec,and specially involved linguists</div><div>will be gathering this next weekend for an important Language Symposium,"Yawenda"</div><div>A Wendat Language Training Workshop in Wendake,on the Wendat Reserve in Quebec</div>
<div>to discuss the revitalization of our once dormant languages,standardization,and teaching methods.</div><div>It is the first of its kind for us.We have high hopes and many ideas to discuss and debate.</div><div>Once scattered to the four directions the Wendat/Wyandot regroup to honor our ancient Confederation.</div>
<div><br></div><div>We now have several Wendat students gaining their Masters in Wendat Linguistics</div><div>and one now gaining a doctorate in Wendat/Wyandot languages.</div><div>Its a difficult,emotional and sometimes painful process,like pressing paddles to jump start</div>
<div>a heart that once stopped beating, and yet we know we are the living link bridging our ancestors </div><div>into the lives of our childrens future. We join in solidarity with all indigenous peoples who</div><div>know the value of these efforts will keep us from disappearing completely into the black hole</div>
<div>of modernity and forget who we are, and how to see the world around us.</div><div><br></div><div>we value your support,and your prayers for these important efforts....tizhaméh (thanks)</div><div><br></div><div>ské:noh (peace.well-being)</div>
<div>Sohahiyoh</div><div>(Richard Zane Smith)</div><div>Wyandotte Oklahoma</div>