The kickapoo language project proposes a comprehensive language preservation initiative to revitalize kickapoo culture and values by preserving and maintaining the kickapoo language

With the primary goal of creating fluent speakers, the project aims to strengthen identity, encourage social unity, and address the endangerment of the language. This effort holds significant importance in preserving traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and values while contributing to the language preservation field. The project s scope encompasses master-apprentice, teacher training, film video, podcast, and master-apprentice-community components, albeit with participant and resource limitations. Anticipated outcomes involve training ten fluent speakers in the initial year, increasing to 40-plus students. The project s potential impact extends to cultural revitalization and healing, promising valuable implications for the kickapoo tribe of oklahoma and the broader field. Future steps involve ongoing evaluation, expansion, and sustainability efforts through funding and collaborations. With a three-year budget request of 900,000 from the bureau of indian affairs living languages grant program, the kickapoo tribe of oklahoma remains dedicated to ensuring the longevity of this transformative initiative.