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Some people come to learn and teach their Native language with a sense of urgency as fluent speakers dwindle. Others simply have a desire to connect with their culture. There are many ways people are inspired to devote time and effort to revitalize language. We’ll hear examples of how individuals chose to connect with their languages and what rewards and challenges they face along the way.
Guests:
James Vukelich (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe) – creator of the online series Ojibwe Word of the Day
Santana Fuentes (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate/ Mni Wakan Oyate) – Dakota language learner
Jacey Firth-Hagen (Gwich’in) – started the social media campaign Speak Gwich’in To Me
Fawn Wood (Cree/Salish) – award winning recording artist
Break 1 Music: Ohdah (Elder) (song) Digawolf (artist) Great Northern Man (album)
Break 2 Music: Euphony (song) Nitanis “Kit” Largo (artist) Serenity (album)
Great Show! James rocks!