Save your language
Founder & Editor in Chief
This could be an interesting conference for anyone — everyone — who understands the importance of saving our indigenous languages. The following conference is coming up fast if you are thinking about attending. On June 5th and 6th, 2010, three language revitalization activists will be hosting the “Save Your Language” Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. The important two-day conference will introduce a new method that anyone can use to become fluent in any language. For details on the conference and to learn how to register, visit https://saveyourlanguage.wordpress.com. The registration … Continue Reading: https://intercontinentalcry.org/save-your-language-conference-june-5-6th-in-vancouver-bc/.
Last year in May, I attended a language summit in Washington, D.C. that made me realize that languages should be our number one priority in our schools and communities. Language revitalization should be mandated in our school systems. I have the deepest respect for the individuals who are working with the youth. I attended a Nwkusm fundraiser a few weeks ago. I believe everyone in the room pulled out their checkbook to donate to the school after hearing the positive stories about language preservation from the students and teachers. Support your local schools!
Jodi Rave
Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)
Founder & Editor in Chief
Location: Twin Buttes, North Dakota
Spoken Languages: English
Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights
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