Mayan Language & cultural Project

• UNIT I: Introduction to Q'anjob'al Language And Grammar
• UNIT II: Introduction to K'iche' Language and Grammar Classes conducted in English and Spanish
• UNIT III: Introduction to Mayan Calendar and Spirituality : Classes conducted in English for those interested in calendar and spiritual issues.

Objectives:

• Encourage literacy in and use of Mayan languages, especially by children of the Mayan Diaspora
• Introduce Mayan language and grammar to other interested community members such as students, teachers, and community workers.
• Encourage understanding of the wisdom and spirituality of the Mayan Calendar

The Maya Summer Language Project is pleased to announce an introductory language course in Q'anjob'al and K'iche' Language and Grammar. These courses are open to all and are especially designed for the children of native Q'anjob'al and K'iche' speakers living in the U.S. who want a brief introduction to their ancestral language. It may also be useful for teachers, travelers, community workers and other people interested in connecting with an indigenous language and world view. Curriculum consists of phonology, vocabulary and simple phrases, sentences and dialogue. Open for registration on May 27, 2010. Space is limited, so register early. Email your registration request to Mr. Juanatano Cano, at jcano@pastoralmayausa.org or register online @ www.PastoralMayaUSA.org Cost free to community members. Donations requested for materials and grammar books.

Maya Summer Language Project
Hours: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-12p.m. Clase instruction
Dates: Jun 19 - Aug 7, 2010
Place: Evelyn Thurman Gratts Elementary School
309 S. Lucas Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90017

Phone: 213-291-1551 or E-mail: jcano@pastoralmayausa.org c/o Robert Foss 205 S. Broadway #1020 Los Angeles, CA 90012

MAYAN SUMMER LANGUAGE PROJECT The Mayan Summer Language Project is an ad hoc collaboration of community workers and is co-sponsored, supported, or endorsed by the following organizations: Pastoral Maya, Central American Resource Center (CARECEN), Santuario San Rafael Church of Antioch, Pico-Union Shalom Ministries, Asociacion Q'anjob'al Ewulense, Frente Indigena Oaxaqueña Binacional, Contacto Ancestral.

Registered now!