Language Program Directory Information
Which Tribal/Indigenous community is your program/institution affiliated with?
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
How many staff members work for your program/institution?
20 staff members.
How long has your program/institution existed?
Since approximately 1999.
What is the contact information for your program/institution (e.g. mailing address, website, Facebook Page, etc.)?
Physical Address:
46411 Timíne Way
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Phone: (541) 276-3165 | FAX: (541) 276-3095
Please provide a brief description (approximately 5 sentences) about your program/institution.
The CTUIR Language Program will work towards revitalization of the Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Nez Perce languages. And will preserve, retrieve, document, teach and increase or restore language usage to tribal English-first speakers and beginner native language speakers and wholeheartedly involve all fluent speakers to their full capacity.
What are challenges your program/institution has faced?
Lack of resources, elders, interest in language and outreach.
What are existing projects your program/institution is working on?
Language Immersion school for Pre-K.
What are the long-term goals for your program/institution (present day – 1 year from now)?
Hold more zoom classes for the community.
What are the long-term goals for your program/institution (1 year – 5 years from now)?
To have a successful immersion school/program.
From your perspective, how do you view the language activity in your tribe?
Language needs to be a priority as it is in danger of dying.