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The Unsung Heroes: Native American Code Talkers in World War II
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Speaking and writing in code is not a novel experience for Native Americans. Symbolism and language are a huge part of Indigenous culture, and historically, the ability to share covert information amongst each other h... Read more »
50 Greetings in Native American Languages
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Native American greetings to impress your friends and family!
Did you know that at least 40% percent of the 7,000 languages used worldwide are endangered?
Indigenous languages are much more vulnerable to endange... Read more »
COVID-19 Puts the Cherokee Language In Jeopardy
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Imagine being in a culture that feels like it's slowly disappearing.
For many members of the Cherokee tribe, they don't have to imagine. As COVID-19 continues its historic onslaught, the Cherokee tribal population... Read more »
Learning American Indian Languages At Home – Learn Common Words From Cherokee, Navajo, and Choctaw
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Not sure how to spend your time in quarantine?
People all around the country are practicing social distancing to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. While being forced to stay home may sound like a chore... Read more »
Diné Bí Ná’álkid Time – New Navajo-English Educational Show To Help Teach Language
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If the GoFundMe campaign is successful, this new educational children's show could help save the Diné language.
Diné Bí Ná’ákid Time is the brainchild of educators Dr. Shawna L. Begay and Charmaine Jackson.
"I nev... Read more »
Dakota Language Being Offered to High School Students in Southern Minnesota
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Several news outlets are reporting on the exciting addition of Dakota language classes to high school curriculum in a Minnesota community. The Lower Sioux has partnered with the Redwood and Cedar Mountain public schoo... Read more »
Canadian Lawmaker Delivers Statement in Mohawk Language
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Quebec Liberal MP Marc Miller stunned everyone while delivering a statement in Mohawk in the House of Commons last week.
According to CBC News, "it's the first time the Mohawk language has been spoken in either of ... Read more »
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