"Wicotawacin yuowanzi unkikikcupi tokatakiya wakanyeza toked niyapi ki woyukcan unkagapi ki waste kte."
"Let's put our minds togehter and see what life we can make for our children."
~ Tatanka Iyotaka, Elder
Center-Based Education
Because birth to 5 is the time of developing an identity and a sense of self, it is essential that American Indian Head Start programs give children positive, rich, comprehensive, and affirming educational experiences grounded in the unique culture and language of the children.