An array of solar panels glisten in the sun outside Cannon Ball, N.D., located on the north side of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, where the grand opening for the project was held on Friday, July 26, 2019. The project was motivated in part by the controversial Dakota Access pipeline that was built over the objections of Native American leaders and others. The solar project is meant as a first step toward clean energy independence and a way to power all 12 of the reservation communities. (AP Photo/Dave Kolpack)
Dear Language Advocate:
Finally! I’ve had a bit of time to edit a short language video with Edwin Benson, the last man alive born into speaking Mandan as a first language. Benson, 78, lives in Twin Buttes, N.D., my home community on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Mandan, or Nu’eta, is one of the endangered languages of the world. Benson has been working with community members to revitalize the language. I’m honored to share those recordings.
In this video, listen to the word of the day: No. Mikosh.
Thanks for being a part of the Twin Buttes Community language revitalization project.
Jodi Rave
Maria
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Lanny Real Bird
Jodi:
I have completed a video to compliment the “cd-audio” with signs. I am going to make some bulk copies, but I need some pictures (maybe about 4 or 5) that reflect the Mandan people. They are primarily for labels. An earthlodge interior, leaders, social settings, or Edwin or something.
I sent a copy to the Chairman, Corey, Alice, and other, but I have not got much feedback (over a month ago). Give me a call or attach some photos that I could use on the DVD labels.
Jodi Rave
Hi Lanny:
I’ll get in touch with you. I have a few photos. Jodi
Chaney Bell
Yepn x̣est łu a skʷul, this is very cool but more important very much needed. The more support for indigenous language revitalization the better. This in my opinion, is the most important thing facing all tribes and I just want to say lemlmtš (thank you) for doing your part.
Ta qe qes nÅ‚eptmstm, ta qe qes hoystm, ta qe qes cÌŒmsÌŒqnmistmtm. we will never forget, we will never stop we will never give up….
Chaney
Chaney Bell
and Cory it makes me proud and feel good to see all the good things you are doing, keep it up bro…