Theme: Watezehebi Yobami – Honouring Our Youth
Date: November 5-7, 2025
Location: River Cree Venue, Enoch Cree Nation, Alberta, Canada
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On behalf of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, we are honoured to welcome you to the 2025 Nakota Language Conference in Edmonton, Alberta. This year’s theme, Watezehebi Yobami—Honouring Our Youth—reflects our deep commitment to empowering Nakota youth as leaders and caretakers of our language, culture, and identity.
Our Nation is facing a critical time. A language assessment conducted in November 2024 revealed that only 9% of our members are fluent in Nakota, with the majority of fluent speakers aged 55 and older. This conference is a vital step toward reversing language loss by focusing on youth as the heart of revitalization efforts.
Throughout this gathering, we will work together to:
We are proud to host a rich, multi-day program that brings together youth, Elders, leaders, and community members in celebration and action.
Director of Language: Eugene Alexis
Email: eugene.alexis@ansn.ca
Phone: 780-863-5759
Registration: Ramona Couillonneur
Email: isga@ansn.ca
Phone: 780-803-8237
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Elders
Leadership
Language Staff
Administration Staff
Education Staff
Cultural Helpers
Students/Youth
Indigenous Language Facilitators
Indigenous Language Linguists
Indigenous Institutions & Observers
This conference is not just a gathering—it is a movement. Together, we honour the voices of our youth, uplift our language, and take collective steps to ensure that the Nakota language thrives for generations to come.
Welcome, and thank you for being part of this journey.