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Novice Cherokee Language Certificate

August 2025 - May 2026 (Beginning August 25, 2025)

Mondays and Tuesdays
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
In-person format: Meetings will be held at the Qualla Library in Cherokee, NC

Students will gain exposure and practice in beginning Cherokee Language. They will be introduced to the sounds and rhythm of spoken Cherokee and a variety of topics such as classroom vocabulary, family, emotions, clothing, and more. Introductory grammatical features will also be covered. At the end of the course students should be able to use language at a ‘novice mid’ level and will have a solid foundation for future language learning.

Instructor:

Meshay Long
Meshay Long is a recent graduate of the Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program (CLMAP). She earned her BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a MA in Higher Education Administration from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Meshay's professional experience includes facilitation and training, curriculum development, program management, and event planning. Meshay resides in the Big Y community.