Odawa language course makes its way into Harbor SpringsÂ’ curriculum (fwd link)

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Odawa language course makes its way into Harbor Springs’ curriculum

By Christina Rohn News-Review Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:59 AM EST

A groundbreaking new course is being offered at Harbor Springs High School —
Anishinaabemowin, the native language of Odawa Indians.

The class, which is a collaboration between the Little Traverse Bay Bands (LTBB)
of Odawa Indians and Harbor Springs Public Schools, began in September 2007 —
the beginning of the current school year.

According to officials from the Michigan Department of Education, no other
public school system in the state is currently offering a “Native American”
language course for credit toward graduation.

Article link:
http://www.petoskeynews.com/articles/2008/01/15/news/doc478ce2d409651389481741.txt

Article has a really nice though short video segment worth viewing!