Hand Talk: Introduction to North American Indian Sign Language

Presenters: Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody & James Wooden Legs

This is a free event, offered in a hybrid modality.

*0.3 CEU’s pending

This 3-hour workshop will introduce participants to the language of North American Indian/Indigenous Sign Language (NAISL), commonly referred to as Hand Talk. Participants will also learn of its origins and usage today. Language instruction will include vocabulary, syntax, and etymology. Participants will learn basic Hand Talk signs and variations used across different tribes.