6.9.1.060 Tewa Language Department Goals and Objectives

The overall goals of the Tewa Language Department shall be to promote, preserve, and maintain the Tewa language for the benefit of the members of the Pueblo.

Tewa Language Department planning and establishment shall include:

(a) Conducting review and analysis of the existing Tewa Language Program including accomplishments, goals, and areas for growth and improvement.

(b) Preparation of a written report regarding the existing program to the Governor and the Council. The report shall include a list of any grants or funding currently utilized by the Pueblo. The report shall include any language grant opportunities that may be available to

support the Department, including grants for additional teachers, community outreach, and additional programmatic funding.

(c) Convening and facilitating at least one community meeting to introduce the new Department to the public and to solicit comments and recommendations for developing a successful and comprehensive Tewa language program.

(d) The authorization to hire a qualified language consultant on a contractual basis to assist with the development of a Tewa language plan ("Language Plan"). The consultant shall identify any successful language promotion and preservation programs utilized by other Pueblos and Indian tribes to determine the appropriateness of using similar techniques for the Pueblo. The Language Plan shall address:

(1) Developing a mission of the Tewa Language Program.

(2) Goals for Tewa language instruction including, to the greatest extent possible, speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing skills.

(3) Development of the Tewa Language Department structure including staffing.

(4) Exploration of types of language programs to be utilized such as immersion programs.

(5) Funding sustainability for the Department including the identification of grant opportunities.

(6) Any other recommendations that the Pueblo and consultant may develop to support successful implementation of the Tewa Language Department for the Pueblo.