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The Department of American Indian Studies offers two native languages, the Dakota and the Ojibwe language. Both language programs have student groups: The Ojibwe Language Society and the Dakota Language Society are active and provide language tables in the community for participation.

Each language program is a two year sequential learning process that involves conversational skill building as well as opportunities to attend language immersion retreats. All classes are held on the East Bank campus.

Fall Offerings are as Follows:

Beginning Ojibwe 1 M-Friday Instructor: Dennis Jones 11:15am -12:05pm

Beginning Dakota 1 M-Friday Instructor: Neil McKay 12:20-1:10pm

Intermediate Ojibwe 1 M-F D. Jones 1:25-2:15pm

Intermediate Dakota 1 M-F N. McKay 1:25-2:15pm

Ojibwe Culture & History MWF /D. Jones/ 9:05am - 9:55am

Dakota Culture & History Wednesdays/ Kim Rossina/6:20pm-8:50pm

Introduction to Ojibwe Language Structure/John Nichols/Thursdays 2:30-4:50pm

The Department of American Indian Studies is pleased to announce the addition of a new faculty member, Professor John Nichols, a professor of Linguistics and American Indian Studies.

For further information contact the, Department of American Indian Studies Room 2 - Scott Hall 72 Pleasant St. S.E. Minneapolis, Mn. Phone: 612-624-1338.