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WOLI Launches Two-Year Ojibwe Language Adult Immersion Program

Lac Courte Oreilles, WI – May 28, 2026 – In partnership with the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, Waadookodaading will establish Oshki-ojibwemowag, a two-year adult Ojibwe language immersion program. This new program offers a powerful opportunity for adult learners to achieve high levels of Ojibwe proficiency while contributing to long-term language revitalization. Designed as an intensive, community centered initiative, the program will provide immersive, in-person instruction supported by land-based learning, cultural knowledge, and practical language use. Participants will engage in daily language learning with a strong emphasis on active use, intergenerational transmission, and real-world communication.

Program timelines, including application opening dates, cohort start dates, and key milestones, will be released in early June. The first 2-year cohort is expected to begin in fall 2026. Prospective applicants can expect a competitive selection process focused on commitment, community impact, and readiness for intensive learning.

This initiative represents a significant investment in Indigenous language revitalization for the Odaawaazaaga’igan community and will also focus on workforce development and cultural sustainability.

 

Apply for the Language Immersion Program Here

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