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

Santana Fuentes (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate/ Mni Wakan Oyate) – Dakota language learner

Jacey Firth-Hagen (Gwich’in) – started the social media campaign

Fawn Wood (Cree/Salish) – award winning recording artist

Break 1 Music: Ohdah (Elder) (song) (artist) Great Northern Man (album)

Break 2 Music: Euphony (song) (artist) Serenity (album)