Oneida Indian Nation

The Oneida Indian Nation in New York will increase the number of individuals who can speak, read, write, and understand the Onyota’a:ká language by creating a Language Learning Lab. The number of Onyota’a:ká language speakers has been declining, and the Oneida Indian Nation has no fluent speakers. The Language Learning Lab will help mitigate the loss and increase fluency by providing in-person and online classes for youth and adults. The project also will expand an established language learning application for internet-enabled devices by adding content and addressing compatibility. With these new learning tools and resources, Onyota’a:ká: language students will increase their knowledge, understanding, and fluency.