The Quapaw Language has been passed down from our elders; and is currently being taught in language classes at the Tribal Museum. Please check the calendar for details.

Beginning level Quapaw language are now available online:

• Lesson One - Numbers
• Lesson Two - Family
• Lesson Three - Body Features
• Lesson Four - Foods
• Lesson Five - Colors & Clothing
• Lesson Six - Animals
• Lesson Seven - Action Words
• Lesson Eight - Greetings & Nouns
• Lesson Nine - Intro to Conversation

*NOTE - Apple product users (iPhone, iPad, iPod and iPod Touch) will need to download  an app that will allow videos containing Flash to play. These apps can be found free or for a minimal charge in the App Store.

A handy reference guide is also available on-line.

The Quapaw Language DVD, Speak O-Gah-Pah featuring tribal elder and long-time language teacher Ardina Moore is available free of charge to each enrolled tribal family. There will be an $8 shipping/handling charge for each free DVD. To order your free DVD set simply fill out and submit this form. DVD's will be shipped when available.

Speak O-Gah-Pah is also available for sale to non-tribal members for $20. To order simply fill out and submit this form.

This is an English to Quapaw word and sentence list. The audio files in this list are from our first language speakers that have passed on.  These individual's first language was Quapaw and they learned English as they got older or were sent away to school.  These audio files are meant to compliment the hard work and efforts of our Quapaw Language Program teachers and students.
You may access this lexicon here.