Yakoke (thank you) for your interest in the Indian Education Program Yakoke (thank you) for your interest in the Indian Education Program. This semester, we will focus on tribal language, as well as other items as specified by the grant. This presentation will provide a guide for students and parents to remain abreast to immersion Choctaw that is being taught during Indian Education. I hope you enjoy. If you would like to learn to say a particular word or phrase, feel free to send any language suggestions to tnwilliams@mcpss.com .

Greetings Halito Hello Chimachukma? How are you? Achukma oki. I am fine.

Colors yoshamali purple okchamali green okchakko blue homakbi brown tohbi white homma red losa black lakna yellow lakna hata orange

Numbers achaffa one toklo two toĉĉina three osta four tattapi five hannali six o¸toklo seven o¸toĉĉina eight ĉakali nine pokoli ten

Phrases Chahta Hapia Hoke I am proud to be Choctaw Chahta Anumpa Choctaw language Chi pisa la chi nee see you later / goodbye Yakoke thank you Chi hochifo vt? What is your name? (your name) sa hochifo vt? My name is …….. Onnahali achukma Good morning Chimma fammi nittak Happy Birthday Chi hullo li I love you WalMart chumpa killia Let’s go shopping at Walmart

I hope you have enjoyed this presentation I hope you have enjoyed this presentation. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 251-221-1090 or send an e-mail to tnwilliams@mcpss.com .