Kansas World Language Association

To promote and improve the teaching of world languages and cultures, to provide continuing professional development, and to encourage the spirit of cooperation among world language educators in Kansas.

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Ethnic Heritage Languages of Kansas

Native American language projects

Pawnee
Wyandot

Endangered language project

German dialects in Kansas, article
Linguistic Atlas of German Dialects in Kansas, Univ. of KS


Ethnic Heritage and Culture of Kansas

Based on a Summer 2005 article in Kansas! magazine, "The Face of Kansas," by Mary Remboldt Gage, here is a list of attractions and events that help portray the ethnic diversity of our state. We are constantly adding to this list. Help us by alerting us to your event or attraction.

NORTHEAST KANSAS Events

Kansas City
Cinco de Mayo Festival, May, 913-268-6691
Scottish Highland Games, June
Juneteenth Celebration, June, 913-281-7900

Lawrence
Annual Lawrence Indian Art Show, Lawrence Arts Center, September, 785-843-2787
Haskell Indian University Graduation Pow Wow, May

Haskell Indian University Homecoming Pow Wow, Fall
Haskell Indian Art Market, September, 785-830-2752
St. John's Mexican Fiesta, June, 785-843-0109
St. John's Octoberfest, September or October, 785-843-0109

Mayetta
Prairie Band Pottawatomie Pow Wow, June
Prairie Band Pottawatomie American Indian Day, September

Olsburg
Swedish supper, December, 785-468-3682

Topeka
Fiesta Mexicana, July, 785-232-5088

NORTHEAST KANSAS Attractions

Highland
Native American Heritage Museum State Historic Site, 785-442-3304, www.kshs.org

Kansas City
Strawberry Hill Museum, 913-371-3264
Grinter Place State Historic Site,1420 South 78th Street, 913-262-0867, www.kshs.org
Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site, 3403 West 53rd, Fairway, KS,
913-262-0867, www.kshs.org

Lawrence
Haskell Indian Cultural Center, 785-830-2752

Topeka

 

(This page is currently under construction, please have patience while we create the lists.)

Year of Languages website


About Year of Languages in Kansas

Kansas Proclamation


 


This page last updated on August 19, 2007 .
Kansas World Language Association: kswla.org

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