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<div style="text-align:center" align="center"><b>eNewsletter of the Indigenous Language Institute</b><br></div>
<div style="text-align:center" align="center"><b>November 25, 2013</b><br></div>
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<div style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial Narrow,Arial MT Condensed Light,sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><b>ILI Tribute to Darrell Robes Kipp, Blackfeet</b></div><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">
Darrell Kipp has left us. Indian Country has lost an outspoken leader of Total Immersion Tribal Schools and dedicated Native man who championed heritage languages and culture. As co-founder of the Piegan Institute and the Nizipushwahsin, the Blackfeet total immersion school in Browning, Montana, he became one of the most persuasive voices for concentrated heritage language acquisition by total immersion.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">The school he co-founded, Nizipushwahsin, was one of the first Native schools in Indian Country, which was fully devoted to the Blackfeet language and included instruction in their language. The challenges of creating this school were many, including the constant search for operational funds. This school has been a guide to other Indian communities for nearly 30 years.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Darrell was a friend to the Indigenous Language Institute (ILI) since ILI was formed 15 years ago. He encouraged our work and was always there as a mentor when asked. His dedication to his home community and willingness to stay home where his education could be put to the best use is an honor and inspiration to Indian Country.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Darrell was an educated man; M.Ed. '75, Harvard University. He was a Viet Nam Veteran. With his passing, he has left a legacy of fundamental activism in Indian education and the critical need to preserve and use the languages of our ancestors to become fully educated. He has also left us the challenge and opportunity to carry on his work in total Immersion in Indian Country schools and communities.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">He said of his work: "Never ask permission to do your work, Never debate your decision to your language, and Do it now!!!" These and other admonitions have inspired not only the Blackfeet but anyone who heard him speak or read his writing.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">We will miss your strong voice for the people, Darrell, especially our young people.</p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">
</p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Thank you!</p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Walk on, Brother!!</p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">On behalf of the Indigenous Language Institute, Board of Directors and Staff,</p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> </p><span>Jerry L. Hill, Oneida, President, Board of Directors of Indigenous Language Institut</span>e<br></td></tr></tbody></table>
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