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Kaw Indian Language (Kansa, Kanza)

Kansa, also known as Kanza or Kaw, was a Siouan language of the Great Plains. Unfortunately the last fluent speaker died in the late 20th century, but the Kaw tribe is working to teach their children to speak the language again.

˜Kansa Language

Kansa language samples and resources.

˜Kansa Tribe Culture and History

Information and links about the Kansa Indians past and present.

˜Kansa Indians Fact Sheet

Our answers to frequently asked questions about the Kansas, their language and culture.

˜Kansa Language Resources –

Our Kansa Language Materials

Kansa Vocabulary
Our list of vocabulary words in the Kansa language, with comparison to words in other Siouan languages.

Kansa Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Kanza Language Project
Information about this tribal language revival program and about the Kanza/Kaw language itself.

Kaanze Ie
Kansa orthography and text example.

Reviving the Kansa Indian Language
Article on the Kansa language and its fate..

Hello Oklahoma: Kanza Tribe:
Kanza language greeting, alphabet, and sample text.

Links, References, and Additional Information

La Lengua Kansa:
Information about the Kansa language in Spanish.
Kaw Nation

Kansa Indians:
Links pages.

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