Ojibwe language camp July 10-13 (fwd)

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Ojibwe language camp July 10-13

The Daily Press
Monday, July 09th, 2007 09:59:11 AM
http://www.ashlandwi.com/dailypress/index.php?sect_rank=4&story_id=214103

The Red Cliff tribe will again host a summer camp program to encourage
Ojibwe language learning among Ojibwe youth and young adults on July 10-13
at the Raspberry Bay tribal campgrounds in Red Cliff. Andrew Gokee, senior
outreach specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Native
American Center, provides coordination assistance for the program.

On Monday, July 9, participants, teachers, and presenters and staff will
begin to arrive to set up campsites and workstations. The program formally
begins Tuesday morning with an opening ceremony and feast. Each day of the
camp will include sessions of language instruction, periods of language
immersion, crafts, cultural skills, and games. Past activities have
included wigwam construction, moccasin making, traditional games, deerskin
tanning, netting and plant identification. The Ojibwe language will be
taught at all levels; beginning students as well as advanced learners are
welcomed. The program will conclude on Friday, July 13.

Campers must provide their own tents and gear, and children under age 14
must be accompanied by an adult. Food is provided for all visitors and
participants. Participants may register on site. Community members and
visitors are welcome to visit the camp throughout the week. There is no
cost for the program.

Currently in its fifth year, the Ojibwe Language Camp program is sponsored
by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Department of Multicultural
Affairs and the Red Cliff Tribal Council. For more information, contact
Andrew Gokee at (715) 346-4147.