<div>The EPA has also funded many of the GIS mapping projects --like in Idaho--see the Conservation GIS group sponsored by ESRI.</div> <div>This has become a major element in the revitalization and reconstruction of Traditional Cultural Properties (TCP) in the federal recognition process in CA. Most of the language semantics in our region is based on functional descriptors and usufractory orientation. This orientation has been linked to specific lineages for management purposes and indigenous intellectual property rights of culture. Very interesting and a substantial support during environmental issues. Thanks for sharing this article. It will be passed along ...Sandy <BR><BR><B><I>phil cash cash <cashcash@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU></I></B> wrote:</div> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Published - Sunday, June 01, 2008<BR><BR>Native languages live on in place names<BR>By Lee
Newspapers<BR><BR>If you want to see how the state’s native languages are part of its heritage,<BR>look at a map.<BR><BR>A Wisconsin atlas is full of place names such as Wausau and Portage derived from<BR>those languages. Hundreds more native place names still exist but have fallen<BR>out of common use.<BR><BR>Many native place names also have value to scientists and conservationists who<BR>want to document or restore lost habitats, said Jim St. Arnold, a specialist in<BR>Ojibwe language names.<BR><BR>Access full article below:<BR>http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/06/01/news/07places01.txt<BR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR><BR><DIV><FONT face="arial black">Sandra Gaskell, RPA, MS, MA <BR></FONT><FONT size=1>Registered Professional Archaeologist <BR>ARC Archaeology Resources & Culture <BR>Speech & Language Therapist <BR>Glazing Contractor CA C17-862592 since 1986 <BR></FONT>4986 7th Street @ Bullion <BR>P. O. Box 1881, Mariposa CA 95338 <BR>(209) 614-2505 , (209)
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