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Our Mission

Menomini yoU, Inc. exists to dedicate time, effort, and energy to the community wide revitalization and renormalization of our Menomini language and associated lifeways. We carry out our mission through a series of strategic actions designed to develop additional community infrastructure needed to support long-term revitalization and normalization.

Our Long Term Vision

We envision a world where our Menomini language and lifeways are once again vibrant, visible, and thriving in every aspect of our community life. Our goal is to see our language spoken in homes, schools, public places, embraced by all generations, and recognized as a vital part of our identity and future well being. Through collective effort, dedication, and the belief that every individual and family has a role, we strive for the full revitalization and renormalization of the Menomini language and lifeways, ensuring they flourish for generations to come.

Brief History

Menomini yoU, Inc. was co-founded by Muqsahkwat (Ron Corn Jr.) and Kcheyonkote (Burton W. Warrington) in 2020. It was legally incorporated as a Wisconsin not for profit corporation in June of 2020 and received 501(C)3 status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in January of 2021. Menomini yoU, as an independent non profit community led organization, is governed by the organization’s Board of Directors.

Menomini yoU launched in 2020 through a pilot online language course. The first team members were hired in early 2021 and soon after Menomini yoU began offering community focused language programming.  From 2021 to mid 2024 Menomini yoU operated out of a one room 500 square foot office building. In August of 2024 Menomini yoU held the grand opening of the 10,000 square foot Wāqsecewan Language Campus ushering in a new chapter of expand programs, events, and employment opportunities.