Obama policy prioritizes First Nations' languages

[Natasha L Warner]

I wonder if he might consider the non-federally recognized tribes more
than in the past, too.  I would guess that no one at his level is thinking
about that issue very much right now, and wonder if there's a good way to
draw attention to it, in case he gets elected and does indeed do more for
Native languages and communities.  Ideas?

Thanks,

Natasha

On Fri, 24 Oct 2008, phil cash cash wrote:

> Thanks Donna,
> It does seem unprecedented and I hope it turns into real action and change if
> Obama becomes the next Pres.
> Phil
> UofA
> Quoting "Donna A. Williams" :
>
> > Barak Obama's Youtube message to First Americans includes this
> > committment: "I
> > will make native language preservation a priority" in the context of  a
> > "nation-to-nation" relationship between the US government and the tribal
> > communities and governments of America. A tribal nations advisor will sit  on
> > the cabinet; there will be an annual White House summit of tribal  nations
> > leaders. --I believe this is unprecedented.
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWocEgu3bPk
>
>
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