Algonquian Continuance and Community
A Mark Connolly Distinguished Speaker Series Lecture
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6-7 PM

Returning by popular demand, join Jesse Bowman Bruchac for “Algonquian Continuance and Community,” culminating his 30-year dedication to Algonquian language reclamation.

Jesse's work, highlighted by his role in reviving the Virginia Algonquian language during the PBS series Jamestown, now extends to a three-year initiative with seven Virginia Tribes supported by an ANA grant. Collaborating with Dr. Conor M. Quinn, Jesse’s efforts span from the University of Southern Maine to Middlebury College, where he founded the School of Abenaki.

During the presentation, Jesse will showcase the implementation of the Minimal Course, a pioneering language-teaching methodology, through engaging activities and examples. Expect traditional and contemporary music, including an original song in the Western Abenaki dialect encapsulating the Minimal Course’s essence. This event promises to demonstrate the transformative impact of language revitalization and community building.

Members $15; Nonmembers $20.