Course revitalizes Odawa language (fwd link)

Fri Feb 1 16:50:21 UTC 2008

Course revitalizes Odawa language

Friday, February 1, 2008 8:06 AM EST

Our area is rich in Native American history so it’s fitting to see a local
school system establish an Odawa language curriculum.

With the cooperation of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Harbor
Springs High School is now offering the new course, which is much more than
just language. Anishinaabemowin puts an academic focus on the Native American
culture and its history in Northern Michigan. Plus, the class is considered a
second language program and provides students with one-and-a-half credits
toward graduation.

Full article link below:
http://www.petoskeynews.com/articles/2008/02/01/opinion/doc47a3195948497252005617.txt