U works to revive, retain native languages (fwd link)

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March 25, 2008

U works to revive, retain native languages
The American Indian studies department offers Dakota and Ojibwe courses.

By Emma Carew
Minnesota Daily

Few University professors require a prayer pipe and wild rice for in-class
activities. In fact, Dennis Jones may be one of the only ones.

Jones, who prefers to use his native name, Pebaamibines, teaches first- and
second-year Ojibwe language in the American Indian studies department.

Hear a native Ojibwe speaker, Pebaamibines, and one of his students,
Diidaashimi, introduce themselves in Ojibwe and English.

Pebaamibines (mp3)
Diidaashimi (mp3)

"It's part of the language revitalization movement to honor your traditional
name, as opposed to the colonized names," Pebaamibines said.

Full article link below:
http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2008/03/25/72166257