Kawaiisu Language and Cultural Center

Kawaiisu Language and Cultural Center (KLCC)
The Kawaiisu Language and Cultural Center (KLCC) is a program funded by the Kawaiisu Tribe and the the Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival to revitalize the Kawaiisu language (California, Uto-Aztecan). KLCC and the Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival teamed up to test a pilot program in collaboration with the extended family of Kawaiisu elder Betty Hernandez. The youngest participant was born during the project to Betty’s granddaughter. KLCC's goal was to see if a master-apprentice language learning program could be adapted for families who wanted to learn together at home. The biggest challenge to the Kawaiisu Language and Cultural Center is making things interesting for very young children who in turn are inspiring the parents and grandparents with their ability to quickly grasp and speak Kawaiisu.

KLCC also teams with the Survey for California and Other Indian Languages to produce a practical grammar for Kawaiisu. In addition, the Center partners with the [Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival] to supplement their master-apprentice program. KLCC teaches language courses, also.

Links for KLCC
KLCC website