The 200 Word Project has been established to be the foundation for a sustainable language program that would “re-introduce” the Potawatomi Language into the Tribal Communities and promote Cultural Identity. Available to the community are: weekly language classes, language resource center, and language audio/visual materials.
Contact Mon-ee Zapata at the Tribal Administration Office for more information.
Bozho jayek, Azhwanik n’desh ne kaz, Bodwewadmi mina Odawa ndaw, Athens, Michigan ndoch bya, migizi n’dotem. Hurom Potawatomi n’debendagwes. Mon-ee Zapata min se.
Hello all, my spirit name is “Something New is Coming,” I am Potawatomi and Odawa and live in Athens, Michigan. My clan is of the Eagle clan and I am enrolled with the Huron Potawatomi. I am also known as Mon-ee Zapata.
I currently hold the Language Project Site Coordinator job title. In the eleven years of working for my Tribe, I have been involved with assisting in the development of many Tribal Programs. I truly enjoy working for my own people and relatives, and would like to say “miigwettch” to all of the Tribal Members, without your input....this organization would not exist!
Miigwettch, Iw.
Contact Information:
Mon-ee Zapata
Language Project Site Coordinator
269-729-5151
mzapata@nhbpi.com