Where do Native Languages Fit In?

[Liko Puha]

A question regarding SB 575. Does the Hawaiian language fall under the
umbrella of Native American languages?

Mahalo (thanks),
Liko

andrekar at ncidc.org writes:
>That was my point, in most schools Native Language classes cannot be
>substituted for "foreign" language college entrance requirements nor is
>funding available to offer Native language classes as a separate elective
>course.  A catch 22 that doesn't bode well for having our students learn
>their language in school hence the need to pass SB 575
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>Diana Archangeli wrote:
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>To make the Subject header question clear, note that this call states:
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>"The Secretary does not fund projects that propose Native American
>languages, Native Hawaiian, other Pacific Island languages or Native
>Alaskan languages. In addition, the program is not intended to support
>the teaching of English."
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>best,
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>Diana
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