Gayogo̲hǫ́nǫˀ Gawęnǫdahgǫh (Cayuga Language) Immersion Program

The Gayogo̲hǫ́nǫˀ Gawęnǫdahgǫh (Cayuga Language) Immersion Program is a two-year (non-accredited) immersion language program, taught at the Six Nations campus.

This is not an introductory language program. Incoming learners must be able to converse in the program language to some degree.  Learners will require a high degree of commitment to study in this program on a full-time basis.

Through intensively learning the root word method and Cayuga grammatical concepts, students will quickly master vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and listening skills required to become an advanced level speaker.The goal of this program is to have students confidently use the language in a variety of settings. Learners will be able to create their own words and convey meaning in the language and most importantly, think in the language. They will also develop skills needed to become employable within the Hodinǫ̱hso:ni’ language community as language resource developers, educators, translators, etc.

Program Highlights

• 2760 contact hours; 2 years
• 46 weeks / per year, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Intensive immersion learning environment following the root word method
• Cohort model; new intake not offered every year
• Reach an advanced Cayuga-level speaking proficiency!

Sample Weekly Schedule