Native linguists

[David Lewis]

Got it thanks.

 

David G. Lewis

Manager, Cultural Resources Department

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Office 503.879.1634

David.Lewis at grandronde.org <mailto:David.Lewis at grandronde.org> 

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From: Indigenous Languages and Technology
[mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of s.t. bischoff
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 9:24 AM
To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
Subject: Re: [ILAT] Native linguists

 

Lawrence G Nicodemus of the Coeur d'Alene tribe was an important figure
in Salishan linguistics. He created the current community orthography,
wrote a Coeur d'Alene / English dictionary and English / Coeur d'Alene
dictionary. He also worked with most, if not all, the linguists of the
20th Century that worked on Coeur d'Alene. His mother Dorothy Nicodemus,
along with Tom Miyal,  was one of the primary informants for Gladys
Reichard. Lawrence passed away a few years ago. I believe Lawrence was
the subject of Raymond Brinkman's U of Chicago PhD dissertation. 

On 10/30/07, David Lewis <David.Lewis at grandronde.org> wrote:

Also, please think about native linguists of the past that made
significant contributions. I will be adding such people as John Hudson
Jr. and William Hartless from Grand Ronde. But I know that many tribes
have had culture bearers that have served to link the generations 
through language.

David G. Lewis
Manager, Cultural Resources Department
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Office 503.879.1634
David.Lewis at grandronde.org 

-----Original Message-----
From: Indigenous Languages and Technology
[mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of David Lewis
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:30 AM 
To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
Subject: Re: [ILAT] Native linguists

I feel that the current structure of the native linguist lists ignores
the incredible contribution of natives without advanced degrees. In 
native society, within the Native worldview these are for many the true
linguists and those who carry power within their society. I understand
the concept of the list but if this is about native people how is it 
possible to ignore the native worldview. If this list will not create
that parallel with the higher degree holders, then I will create that
list.

Please send me your lists of native people who are linguists within 
their communities, they do not have to hold a degree from a university
but must be working with the linguistic field, and considered a leader.
Please also send me more information about them, what languages the work

on and where they work, what tribe they are a member of, etc.
Thank you,

David G. Lewis
Manager, Cultural Resources Department
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Office 503.879.1634
David.Lewis at grandronde.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Indigenous Languages and Technology
[mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of William J Poser
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 12:10 PM
To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
Subject: Re: [ILAT] Native linguists

>I just came across another native linguist!
> 
>Dale Old Horn (Crow)
>1974. Some Complement Constructions of the Crow Indian Language
>M.S. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Got him. My current list is at: http://ydli.org/NativeLinguists.html
Anyone with additional information (including gaps in the info on
people already on the list) please let me know.

Bill

 

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