Mobile Apps
Osage Language Mobile Apps
The Osage Nation Language Department currently offers three exciting mobile applications for you to use in your language-learning endeavors: Osage Books, Wahzhazhe, and Sonny Goes to School. All of the apps are available on Google and Apple app stores. Detailed installation instructions can be found below.
OSAGE BOOKS
The Osage Books app is a location for published works of the Osage Nation Language Department. The app can be downloaded by searching “Google Books” in the Apple App Store. It will be available in the Google Play Store soon.
The app aims to protect further and promote the language, culture, and traditional ways of the Osage people utilizing technology, which increases our constituents' educational outreach and distance learning opportunities.
COYOTE AND THE BEAR
The Osage Book App features the initial story, “Coyote and the Bear," a children’s storybook that is written in Osage orthography with English translation availability. The traditional Wahzhazhe story has been circulated for generations and retold by Master Language teacher Dr. Herman “Mogri” Lookout. Osage artist Joe Don Brave created beautiful and playful illustrations.
Coyote & the Bear PDF Download
How to download the "Coyote and the Bear" app to Android and Apple devices:
- Connect your Android or Apple device to WiFi
- Download the app from your respective app store:
The application requires a WiFi connection as it is quite large. After it has been downloaded to your device, it will not require a data connection unless an update is required.
WAHZHAZHE
Wahzhazhe is a language-learning app designed for all ages. It features more than 500 phrases and words, has games and quizzes available, and has a searchable database.
How to download the Wahzhazhe app to Android and Apple devices:
- Connect your Android or Apple device to WiFi
- Download the app from your respective app store:
The application requires a WiFi connection as it is quite large. After it has been downloaded to your device, it will not require a data connection unless an update is required.
SONNY GOES TO SCHOOL
Sonny Goes to School is a fun, easy-to-use app, where you spend the day with Sonny and his family in their Osage-language-only world. You'll hear the language spoken in an Osage home, school, playground, dinner, and much more. Little Sonny even dreams in Osage.
How to download the Sonny Goes to School app to Android and Apple devices:
- Connect your Android or Apple device to WiFi
- Download the app from your respective app store:
The application requires a WiFi connection as it is quite large. After it has been downloaded to your device, it will not require a data connection unless an update is required.