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December 5, 2025
Winter Showcase Coming Up!
Tuesday, December 16 will be our Comanche Academy Kwihne Narakaʔwitʉ̠! Our learners will be singing Christmas Carols and hymns in Comanche, they have been working hard and are excited to show our
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Relationship
➳ Kinship Obligation
We are all related, not only to each other as human beings, but to all things – animals, plants, rocks – to the very energy of which stars are made.
Responsibility
➳ Community Obligation
This is a commitment to honor our ancestors and future generations that rests on the understanding that we have a sacred responsibility to care for all of our relatives. This includes the responsibility to serve our tribal nations and communities, as well as to mold our citizenry into ideal personalities as human beings.
Reciprocity
➳ Cyclical Obligation
All things are circular, the cycle of seasons, cycle of life, as well as the dynamics between any two entities in a relationship. Reciprocity is shown through giving to the community to sustain cyclical relationships through which all things are related.
Resurgence
➳ Nationhood Obligation
This concept reflects the core values of Indigenous governance in all programming and in our commitment to relationships with local communities. Curriculum and program decisions are focused on respecting Indigenous knowledges and land- and water-based practices.
Resurgence
➳ Nationhood Obligation
Curriculum and program decisions emphasize respect for Indigenous knowledges, as well as care for the land and waters, ensuring that learning is grounded in reciprocal relationships and responsibility.
Reciprocity
➳ Cyclical Obligation
Reciprocity is practiced by giving to community and sustaining cyclical relationships, through which humans, the natural world, and all things are bound together, affirming the interdependence of life.
Latest News
December 4, 2025
Janee' Kassanavoid donates backpacks to CACS Students
Comanche Academy is incredibly thankful to Janee' Kassanavoid and Will Leather Goods for their donation of 100 handcrafted backpacks to our learners!
November 20, 2025
CACS Student becomes 2026 Oklahoma Kid Secretary of State
Comanche Academy is proud of our very own 5th Grader Daphne Tanequodle who was elected as the 2026 Kid Secretary of State for Oklahoma!
November 19, 2025
Celebrating our Lulu and Warhoop Contest Winners!
Taa tʉretii tanʉ mabitsiakatʉ̠! We honor our children! We want to congratulate our learners for taking part in our lulu and warhoop contest to celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
Upcoming Events
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What Makes Us Great
Comanche Academy is an elementary school where the Comanche (Nʉmʉnʉ) culture and language is the instructional format. We nurture strong, compassionate, bilingual young people who are committed to their personal and community health, wellness, relationships and progress.
- Language Revitalization
Bilingual model teaching both Comanche (Nʉmʉnʉ) and English.
- Tribal Charter School
Tribally authorized, shaping education around Indigenous values.
- Cultural Curriculum
Daily lessons embed Comanche history, culture, and traditions.
- Small-School Community
About 100-120 students with a close, family-like environment.
