K'awaika (Laguna)

A digital story created by Santa Fe Indian School Seniors as part of their Seniors Honors Project. The story is told in both Keres and English and tells about the past, present and future of our Native langueages.

[@CPellman]

So nice to hear someone speak the language from home. We must adopt and incorporate technologies into our lives. Education is needed to preserve and protect our culture, language, and lands. Blessings to you all.

[@kaecake9575]

Ya'at'eeh
Love to you Acoma People from Diné Nation🕊️
My grandma's brother married his wife who is Taos/Acoma born in Santa Fe NM:)

[@jacquetrosper274]

My grandmother was from Laguna. I lived there in late 60s. Related to the Marmons on my father's side. Hearing the Native language is so nice.

[@fiscia6565]

I'm a Marmon living in Laguna myself 🙏

[@katieharris412]

What a beautiful presentation! I hope you students are proud of your efforts.

[@kelkilkat]

This is fascinating to listen to... but also sad too, maybe the various tribal languages will survive if people try to save them

[@evelynmontez3565]

Its so great to hear

[@NaTiVeKiD3209]

right on brad and sam!

[@merissamartinez2007]

good job Sam its your sis Merissa its a good message people need to stop focusing on that stuff and start focusing on our tradition

[@johnnycoolbatjuice]

Good job Sam! I'm proud to know you know the language.

[@psalm91.777]

Thank you

[@arcociel]

this is very good... i want to learn more of this language but my grandma was the last one who spoke any and she died... do you know anywhere i can study it... much thanks

[@chwoonie]

Shoaska Hano! You're my sister!

[@user-tj5cz5uc2u]

How to say thank you

[@jycgreco]

Can anyone translate the expression, chimayo?

[@dr3lucario217]

yakka washti you are my sis guwadsi (hello)

[@dsharshka]

This is how my language sounds like.

[@dr3lucario217]

I know what they are saying

[@aszawqz]

dj boots Obviously because your not Native American like me.