Native Languages program
Nahuatl Language Program
Before Spanish and English became dominant languages in the Americas, Native people of North and South America spoke hundreds to thousands of languages that not only define us as people but shaped our traditions, teachings, spirituality, and way of life as Original People of this Continent and is why we plan to emphasize Indigenous Education that aims to offer classes that promote native language preservation and revival for multiple native communities.
The Native Languages Program is a free program to the community sponsored by Society of Native Nations with the help of other organizations and communities in hopes to help create the space for the native languages to be taught, learned and preserved. We look to raise funds through private donors, grants, and fundraiser events so that we may continue to offer these classes for all people wanting to learn the native languages of their people that cannot afford to pay for such classes or know where to go to learn. We also set up a live feed for those that cannot attend the classes so that they may still learn via Facebook live video set up during the classes.
We work with any and all native communities that look for and request help in supporting a native language class teaching the native language of their people.gthen community, and promote healthier homes and environments.
Let's Learn Nahuatl - Native
Languages Program
CLICK HERE FOR CLASS RESOURCES
Sponsored by the Society of Native Nations, with Maestro Gaudencio Ramirez of the Community of Copalillo, Guerrero, Mexico.
ABOUT THE NATIVE LANGUAGES PROGRAM
The Native Languages Program is a free program sponsored by Society of Native Nations. By partnering with Kalpultin, tribes, and organizations that emphasize Indigenous Education, this program aims to offer classes that promote native language preservation and revival. If you would like to teach a class in your Native language.
Meet the Instructor:
Gaudencio Ramirez is an endorsed instructor from the Community Council of Copalillo, Guerrero. He will be teaching introductory vocabulary and grammar associated with Nahuatl from Guerrero, Mexico as a part of their campaign, Matij Chihuakan, which focuses on encouraging proactivity of indigenous communities. Over 150k Nahuatl speakers reside in the state of Guerrero and our San Antonio community is engaging in an inter-cultural and trans-national effort to bridge indigenous communities interested in preserving our native languages. Join us!!
Acompáñenos en una clase introductoria del lenguaje Nahuatl, uno de los varios lenguajes originarios de este continente antes de la invasion del colonialismo.
Antes de que el Español y el Ingles fueran idiomas dominantes en las Americas, nuestros pueblos originarios hablaban cientos de idiomas que nos solo nos identificaban como pueblos, sino tambien formaban parte de nuestras tradiciones, rituales y filosofias como Gente Originaria de este continente.
If you have any questions about the classes , please call us or send an email to the: Programs Department
RESOURCES
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CLASS QUIZLET FOR FLASH CARDS & PRACTICE MATERIAL
Class 1 Resources
2. Caracteristicas Del Nahuatl
LIVE VIDEO: Let's Learn Nahuatl - Lesson I
Class 2 Resources
LIVE VIDEO: Let’s Learn Nahuatl - Lesson II
Class 3 Resources
5. Nahuatl 3 Transcript English
LIVE VIDEO: Let’s Learn Nahuatl - Lesson III
Class 4 Resources
LIVE VIDEO: Let’s Learn Nahuatl - Lesson IV
Class 5 Resources
3. Numeros con Plurales ejemplos
LIVE VIDEO: Let’s Learn Nahuatl - Lesson V Part 1
LIVE VIDEO: Let’s Learn Nahuatl - Lesson V Part 2
BOOKS AND LITERATURE AVAILABLE AT CLASS FOR PURCHASE
If you have any questions about the classes , please call us or send an email to the: Programs Department
Short term Goals:
- Offer free, accessible Indigenous language classes to community members in person and online.
- Build partnerships with Native instructors, community councils, and cultural organizations to expand course offerings.
- Provide resources such as class recordings, vocabulary lists, and cultural materials for learners to access outside of class.
- Increase community participation through outreach, social media, and collaborations with schools and cultural centers.
- Host cultural events that connect language learning with traditions, songs, and ceremonies to strengthen identity and pride.
Long term Goals:
- Establish a permanent Indigenous Language Learning Center that offers ongoing classes, resources, and cultural programming.
- Train and support new language instructors from different Native communities to sustain and expand language revival efforts.
- Develop intergenerational learning programs where elders, youth, and children learn and teach together.
- Create digital archives and learning platforms that preserve recordings, stories, and teachings for future generations.
- Expand the program to include multiple Indigenous languages across North and South America, fostering cross-community solidarity and cultural revitalization.
We seek support from private donors, grants, and fundraising events to sustain and expand programs like this for youth in our communities. Every contribution is deeply appreciated and helps us continue offering culturally grounded, community-driven opportunities for the next generation.
If you have any questions about the program, please call us or send an email to our Programs Department at programs@societyofnativenations.org
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Society of Native Nations
10730 Potranco Road Suite 122-282
San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: 210-468-8201
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