Keeping a language alive: Dena'ina language immersion preserves precious cultural link (fwd link)

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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Keeping a language alive: Dena'ina language immersion preserves precious
cultural link

By Joseph Robertia | Peninsula Clarion

Language is more than the spoken words between people. As a rich, complex and
dynamic way to communicate, language also reflects individual and cultural
thoughts and ideals. For this reason, several local organizations and
individuals are currently working to save Kenai's first language from going
extinct.

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe -- in partnership with the Administration for Native
Americans, Alaska Native Heritage Center and Cook Inlet Tribal Council -- has
been hosting a "Dena'ina Language Institute" this past week, and concluding
today, in an attempt to preserve, revitalize and perpetuate the Dena'ina
language.

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