Native linguists

[s.t. bischoff]

Lawrence G Nicodemus of the Coeur d'Alene tribe was an important figure in
Salishan linguistics. He created the current community orthography, wrote a
Coeur d'Alene / English dictionary and English / Coeur d'Alene dictionary.
He also worked with most, if not all, the linguists of the 20th Century that
worked on Coeur d'Alene. His mother Dorothy Nicodemus, along with Tom
Miyal,  was one of the primary informants for Gladys Reichard. Lawrence
passed away a few years ago. I believe Lawrence was the subject of Raymond
Brinkman's U of Chicago PhD dissertation.

On 10/30/07, David Lewis <David.Lewis at grandronde.org> wrote:
>
> Also, please think about native linguists of the past that made
> significant contributions. I will be adding such people as John Hudson
> Jr. and William Hartless from Grand Ronde. But I know that many tribes
> have had culture bearers that have served to link the generations
> through language.
>
> David G. Lewis
> Manager, Cultural Resources Department
> Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
> Office 503.879.1634
> David.Lewis at grandronde.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Indigenous Languages and Technology
> [mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of David Lewis
> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:30 AM
> To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
> Subject: Re: [ILAT] Native linguists
>
> I feel that the current structure of the native linguist lists ignores
> the incredible contribution of natives without advanced degrees. In
> native society, within the Native worldview these are for many the true
> linguists and those who carry power within their society. I understand
> the concept of the list but if this is about native people how is it
> possible to ignore the native worldview. If this list will not create
> that parallel with the higher degree holders, then I will create that
> list.
>
> Please send me your lists of native people who are linguists within
> their communities, they do not have to hold a degree from a university
> but must be working with the linguistic field, and considered a leader.
> Please also send me more information about them, what languages the work
> on and where they work, what tribe they are a member of, etc.
> Thank you,
>
> David G. Lewis
> Manager, Cultural Resources Department
> Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
>
> Office 503.879.1634
> David.Lewis at grandronde.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Indigenous Languages and Technology
> [mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of William J Poser
> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 12:10 PM
> To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
> Subject: Re: [ILAT] Native linguists
>
> >I just came across another native linguist!
> >
> >Dale Old Horn (Crow)
> >1974. Some Complement Constructions of the Crow Indian Language
> >M.S. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
>
> Got him. My current list is at: http://ydli.org/NativeLinguists.html
> Anyone with additional information (including gaps in the info on
> people already on the list) please let me know.
>
> Bill
>
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