You may have noticed our newsletters paused for a few months as this summer has been an exciting and busy one for the Myaamia Center! After two years of holding our Eemamwiciki Summer Programs virtually, we were finally able to meet in person for our regular programs in Fort Wayne, IN and Miami, OK.
The theme for this year’s programs was Weehkikanki Meehkintiinki ‘Games’. Those who joined us for our programs learned about different Myaamia games, decorated their own lacrosse sticks, and made game pieces to take home so they can play with their families.
This year we offered several programs including Saakaciweeta (6-9 years), Eewansaapita (10-16 years), Maayaahkweeta (17-18 years), and Neehsapita (18+ years). We were also joined by virtual participants during an asynchronous course in July.
In July, Daryl Baldwin, the Executive Director of the Myaamia Center, testified in a virtual briefing to Congress about the importance of sustained NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities) funding in the continued efforts to revitalize endangered indigenous languages.
In addition, the Myaamia Center offices have been closed since May for some exciting updates to the historic Bonham House building that houses them. Once the renovations are complete, the building will boast a new roof and central air conditioning and will be all set for another academic year of research and education.
